The Asian American Civic Association (AACA) provides limited
English speaking and economically disadvantaged people with
education, occupational training and social services enabling them to
realize lasting economic self-sufficiency.
Full-time Position Available
Assistant Director
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership and management of the Asian American
Civic Association operations reporting to the Executive
Director
• Oversee workforce development and adult education programs
including job training programs, job readiness and
employment placement, adult English for Speakers of
Other Languages, and workplace education
• Lead, supervise, and coach Program Directors who are
responsible for outreach and recruitment, assessment,
selection, case management, training, education, job
placement, and retention functions
• Maintain relationships with current program funders and secure
funds for current and new workforce development, adult
education, and other agency program programs through
grants, government funds, and individual donations
• Supervise Development Associate/Grant Writer
• Organize internal agency wide administration issues including
staffing, staff development, staff support, personnel issues,
strategic planning, webpage oversight, marketing, and
assist with budgeting
• Work with Executive Director to engage Board of Directors
• Ensure rigorous program evaluation and high quality services
to clients
• Build partnerships among various stakeholders including
employers, colleges, and other community-based
organizations and adult education and training providers
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred
• At least 8 years management experience in a non-profit
setting
• Significant knowledge of best practices in workforce
development programming
• Keen understanding of the field of adult basic education
• Experience and understanding of challenges facing
immigrants and low-income individuals
• Track record of success as a leader in a high performing
organization
• Minimum of 8 years of successful experience writing grant
proposals for a non-profit organization
• Minimum 8 years of experience supervising staff
• Understanding of budgeting
• Fundraising experience a plus in events and individual
donor development
• Commitment to the mission of the Asian American Civic
Association
• Highly detail oriented and organized
• Takes initiative and innovative thinker
• Excellent communication skills
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Full benefit package
included.
To apply, send resume and cover letter by May 27, 2016 to:
HR Department
Asian American Civic Association
87 Tyler Street, 5th floor
Boston, MA 02111
Email: hr@aaca-boston.org
Asian American Civic Association is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer