Position: Programs Manager (1 FTE)
OACC builds vibrant communities through Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) arts and culture programs
that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue, cultural identity, collaborations, and social justice. The
Programs Manager will manage and coordinate the OACC Programs Department under the supervision of the
Executive Director.
Job Responsibilities:
• Coordinate, manage, and maintain all OACC Programs which includes Festivals, School Tour and Education
Outreach, Community Collaborations, Exhibits, Artist in Residence, Classes/Workshops, and Oakland Chinatown
Oral History Project.
• Develop and Coordinate marketing and outreach for OACC Programs
• Help build OACC's growing database (community leaders, donors, students, educators, artists, etc.) = allow OACC
to become a resource hub of community contacts.
• Develop and nurture more cross-cultural partnerships within OACC's artists.
• Support in Grants Management and Grant writing.
• Digital archiving of OACC's events, projects, performances, installations and make them accessible on the
website.
• Maintain and building of the infrastructure/systems of the OACC Programs department
• Supervise interns/volunteers
Qualifications:
• Ability to effectively communicate in friendly and positive manner with internal and external constituents
• Connected to the Oakland and East Bay community (artists, businesses and organizations)
• Strong event planning background
• Self-starter to develop new leads, detail-oriented, organized, analytic and self-motivated
• Culturally sensitive/competent to the Asian and Pacific Islander population
• Cantonese speaker preferred however not essential.
• Flexibility of working some weeknights and some weekend days
• Personable and professional with clients, parents and other staff.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, including planning and setting priorities
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Some experience with Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop.
Salary depending on experience benefits includes paid vacation, sick leave and medical
Mail Resume and Cover Letter to:
Mona Shah
Executive Director
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
388 9th St Ste 290
Oakland, CA 94607
mshah@oacc.cc