Contract Role: CAA Qualitative Research Assistant
Organization: Chinese for Affirmative Action
Compensation: $25-$30/hour
Hours: 10-15 hours a week
Contract Period: 5/15/25 to 9/14/25
Location: Remote
Deadline:
First review deadline: February 14, 2025.
Second review deadline: February 28, 2025
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis after.
Posting: February 2025

Contract Role Overview
CAA is seeking two contractors, ideally graduate students, to act as research assistants to conduct qualitative analysis of interview and focus group data for the local resident voting research project. This research is part of a larger project that examines how granting non-citizen immigrants the right to vote in local elections affects immigrant civic inclusion and belonging. 

This is an opportunity to work on a team of academic and community-based researchers. The team is led by Helen Ho (CAA) and Ron Hayduk (SFSU). The research assistant would also work closely with Megan Dias (Cornell), Janelle Wong (UMD) and Kathleen Coll (USFCA). This opportunity is ideal for a graduate student seeking experience with qualitative and policy-relevant research.

Research assistants will be responsible for coding and analyzing interviews and focus groups with immigrant participants from a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The research assistants will also contribute to the creation of a qualitative codebook and write summaries of the analysis.

The research assistants will report to Research Fellow, Megan Dias and are expected to work 10-15 hours a week from 5/15/25 to 9/14/25. Research assistants will be expected to meet virtually with the research team, up to 1-2 hours per week, but the rest of the work can be completed during flexible work hours. The research assistants will use their own computer to access research files while following research data security procedures to protect sensitive information. 

About CAA and AACRE  
Chinese for Affirmative Action was founded in 1969 to protect the civil and political rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We advocate for systemic change that protects immigrant rights, promotes language diversity, and remedies racial and social injustice. 

In 2014, CAA helped to launch the Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE) network that focuses on long-term movement building, capacity infrastructure, and leadership support for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders committed to social justice. Including CAA, there are currently 11 partnering member groups with unique strengths.  Fiscal sponsorship, administrative, and operational support is provided centrally for all of these groups so they can focus on their core programs. 

More recently, CAA, along with AAPI Equity Alliance and the San Francisco State University Asian American Studies Department, launched the Stop AAPI Hate coalition to document and respond to incidents of hate at the local, state, and national levels. The mission of Stop AAPI Hate is to advance equity, justice, and power by dismantling systemic racism and building a multiracial movement to end anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander hate. This is an exciting period of growth and impact for Stop AAPI Hate. Due to the extraordinary demand and support for our work, we are poised to deepen and expand our reach and engagement throughout the country. 

At the grassroots level, our community building work nurtures the ability of immigrants to participate fully in civic life. These activities include direct services, leadership development, and civic engagement with limited-English proficient newcomers and immigrants on issues that impact our community. At the systemic level, CAA leads advocacy, communications, and movement building work to improve public policy and shape public discourse. We produce community-based research, publish policy analyses and recommendations, influence opinion through media, organize to engage elected and government officials, and nurture a range of progressive coalitions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience conducting qualitative analysis either independently or under the supervision of a senior researcher, such as creating or following interview coding guidelines
• Coursework in qualitative research methods at the graduate level
• Experience using qualitative data management and analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose, ATLAS ti)
• Experience complying with Institutional Research Board (IRB) and research security protocols
• Strong commitment to social justice, equity, and civic engagement
• Familiarity with relevant topics, such as immigrant rights, voting rights, civic engagement, policy/program implementation, and/or take-up of government programs by marginalized communities
• Excellent writing skills 
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, good organizational skills, and able to meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work in, and contribute to, a collaborative research environment
• Open to direction, learning, and feedback
• Respectful and communicative with colleagues
• Experience working with immigrants and community organizations, preferred
• Spanish or Chinese proficiency is a plus

To Apply 
Please apply directly at bit.ly/qra0125 with your cover letter, resume, and writing sample. 

In your cover letter, please include 1) your interest in the position; 2) relevant life, education, and/or work experience; and 3) the weeks you are available for the position. 

In the same document, add a writing sample that demonstrates prior experience with qualitative research analysis. This can be a research paper, class paper, professional research report, or other similar document. If you do not have a writing sample that demonstrates qualitative research analysis, please submit a short writing sample (three to five pages) on a social science or policy topic. Upload the cover letter and writing sample as one document. Resume as another document. 

If you are invited for an interview, you will be asked to provide the contact information for two references.

CAA shares fiscal sponsorship with Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE). Contractors hired by CAA will be contractors of AACRE.

AACRE is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment where everyone is valued and discrimination has no place. We are committed to serving the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and strongly encourage women, trans and gender expansive individuals, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with conviction or arrest records, and those living with disabilities to apply.

Position: CAA Graduate Student Summer Fellow
Stipend: $1,150/week (including funding from fellow’s school)
Hours: 40 hours per week for 10 weeks
Fellowship Period: From 5/27/25 to 8/8/25
Location: Flexible, with some in-person, project-based meetings and events required in San Francisco
Reports to: CAA Education Equity Policy Manager
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis. 
Posting: January 2025

About CAA and AACRE  
Chinese for Affirmative Action was founded in 1969 to protect the civil and political rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We advocate for systemic change that protects immigrant rights, promotes language diversity, and remedies racial and social injustice. 

In 2014, CAA helped to launch the Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE) network that focuses on long-term movement building, capacity infrastructure, and leadership support for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders committed to social justice. Including CAA, there are currently 11 partnering member groups with unique strengths.  Fiscal sponsorship, administrative, and operational support is provided centrally for all of these groups so they can focus on their core programs. 

More recently, CAA, along with AAPI Equity Alliance and the San Francisco State University Asian American Studies Department, launched the Stop AAPI Hate coalition to document and respond to incidents of hate at the local, state, and national levels. The mission of Stop AAPI Hate is to advance equity, justice, and power by dismantling systemic racism and building a multiracial movement to end anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander hate. This is an exciting period of growth and impact for Stop AAPI Hate. Due to the extraordinary demand and support for our work, we are poised to deepen and expand our reach and engagement throughout the country. 

At the grassroots level, our community building work nurtures the ability of immigrants to participate fully in civic life. These activities include direct services, leadership development, and civic engagement with limited-English proficient newcomers and immigrants on issues that impact our community. At the systemic level, CAA leads advocacy, communications, and movement building work to improve public policy and shape public discourse. We produce community-based research, publish policy analyses and recommendations, influence opinion through media, organize to engage elected and government officials, and nurture a range of progressive coalitions.

Position Overview
CAA is seeking up to two summer fellows to work on policy research and advocacy. This is an opportunity to work with a small, close-knit team in a mission-driven, start-up environment. The summer fellowship program is designed to include traditional fellowship elements, such as brown bag lunches and guest speakers, and community building opportunities, such as retreats and field trips.

The fellow’s responsibilities may include and are not limited to: 

• Conducting policy and legal research 
• Drafting memoranda, documents, and public-facing materials
• Identifying, tracking, and analyzing legislation and other policy initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels 
• Developing policy recommendations 
• Attending meetings, hearings, and briefings
• Representing CAA and Stop AAPI Hate at external meetings
• Engaging in related direct service, programmatic, and advocacy work 
• Supporting CAA and Stop AAPI Hate staff and volunteers 
• Other duties as assigned 

The fellow reports to the Education Equity Policy Manager and is expected to work approximately 40 hours/week on Pacific Standard Time, for 10 weeks. The fellowship period is from 5/27/25 to 8/8/25 (Please note: CAA’s office will be closed between 6/30-7/4/2025). The position is open to applicants located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Although fellows can work from any location, please be mindful that there will be some required project-based in-person meetings and events in San Francisco. CAA is unable to reimburse for travel expenses. The fellow uses their own computer with access to a CAA email and Google Workspace.

CAA encourages candidates to secure outside funding (e.g., through school). CAA supplements any funding provided by the fellow’s school, so that the fellow receives a total weekly stipend of $1,150. Stipends are offered to help defray living and personal expenses during the fellowship.  

Qualifications 

• A graduate student in law, policy, public administration, or a related field
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of AACRE, CAA, and Stop AAPI Hate, including a commitment to social justice, equity, and civic engagement
• Familiarity with the process of policymaking and/or specific policy areas, such as civil rights, education equity, immigration, language diversity, economic justice, and/or community safety and justice 
• Excellent writing skills 
• Comfortable with fluid and fast-paced environments
• Open to direction, learning, and feedback, with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally 
• Respectful and communicative with colleagues, coalition partners, and community members 
• Willing to pitch in, from bringing your ideas to the table, to rolling up your sleeves to get the work done 

To Apply 
Please apply directly on our Gusto platform at bit.ly/gssi0125 and include your cover letter, resume and 3-5 page policy, legal or research writing sample. In your cover letter, please include 1) your interest in the fellowship; 2) relevant life, education, and/or work experience; and 3) your earliest start date and the weeks you are available for the fellowship. Please combine your cover letter and a writing sample into one document for upload. Your resume should be uploaded as a separate document.

Candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP, as applications will be reviewed and decisions will be made on a rolling basis.

CAA shares fiscal sponsorship with Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality. Fellows hired by CAA will be fellows at AACRE.

AACRE is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment where everyone is valued and discrimination has no place. We are committed to serving the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and strongly encourage women, trans and gender expansive individuals, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with conviction or arrest records, and those living with disabilities to apply.

Check the website for the most updated job announcement and if the position is still open: https://caasf.org/jobs

About Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA)

Chinese for Affirmative Action was founded in 1969 to protect the civil and political rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We advocate for systemic change that protects immigrant rights, promotes language diversity, and remedies racial and social injustice. 

At the grassroots level, our community building work nurtures the ability of immigrants to participate fully in civic life. These activities include direct services, leadership development, and civic engagement with limited-English proficient newcomers and immigrants on issues that impact our community. At the systemic level, CAA leads advocacy, communications, and movement building work to improve public policy and shape public discourse. We produce community-based research, publish policy analyses and recommendations, influence opinion through media, organize to engage elected and government officials, and nurture a range of progressive coalitions.

In 2014, CAA helped to launch the Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE) network that focuses on long-term movement building, capacity infrastructure, and leadership support for Asian Americans committed to social justice. Including CAA, there are currently 11 partnering member groups with unique strengths.  Fiscal sponsorship, administrative, and operational support is provided centrally for all of these groups so they can focus on their core programs. 

In 2020, CAA was one of the founding organizations of Stop AAPI Hate (SAH), a U.S.-based coalition dedicated to ending racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAs & PIs). SAH strives to advance the multiracial movement for equity and justice by building power for our communities, working in solidarity with other communities of color, and advocating for comprehensive solutions that tackle the root causes of race-based hate.

With local offices anchored at its San Francisco Chinatown headquarters, CAA provides direct services and maintains an active State policy presence through an office and partnership in Sacramento, and statewide and national advocacy through English and Chinese-language strategic communications and a variety of active relationships with allies.

We are committed to supporting our employees to thrive in service of our mission by providing generous benefits, which include 100% health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employee coverage and 65% for dependent coverage; employer-funded health reimbursement account; paid time off; and professional development stipend.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and energetic individual with fundraising, development or administrative experience, and a deep commitment to CAA’s mission and values.

Reporting to CAA’s Development Director, and working closely with the Development Manager, the Development Coordinator (DC) is a key member of the Development team, coordinating and implementing CAA’s annual and long-term fundraising objectives. The DC will wear many hats, touching all aspects of fundraising from prospect research and database management to events planning and donor stewardship. Plus, the Development Coordinator will play an integral role in donor communications through direct mail, email and various social media platforms. 

In addition to the Development team, the DC collaborates with the AACRE capacity team (specifically Finance and IT/Donor Systems Management) and CAA staff, primarily with the communications team and to a lesser extent advocacy, policy, and direct services program teams. The Development team works in office several days/week depending on activities and meeting schedules. 

The successful candidate for the CAA Development Coordinator position is a flexible self-starter who can thrive in both collaborative and independent work settings; has the ability to prioritize and execute efficiently on multiple projects; and can communicate effectively. In addition, they have sound judgment and discretion. 

A non-exempt position, the CAA Development Coordinator is an entry level position and requires working at CAA’s San Francisco office at least part-time. Must live in the San Francisco Bay Area or be willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Engagement

• Assist with planning and execution of all donor engagement events
• Coordinate with vendors and consultants to carry out engagement activities
• Manage RSVPs and donor communication for events
• Support development and implementation of volunteer staffing plans for events
• Track budget and expenses

Donor Stewardship

• Provide follow-up and support to any donor queries
• Coordinate and execute mailings and communications to donors using snail mail, Every Action, social media or other modes of communication
• Support development of fundraising and donor engagement assets
• Perform prospect research as assigned

Gift Processing and Database Management

• Coordinate with the AACRE capacity team to ensure timely donation tracking and gift acknowledgement
• Maintain donor and prospect databases
• Organize reports and prepare data for list reviews
• Track fundraising metrics 

Other Duties 

• Perform administrative duties as required for position 
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the organization 
• Contribute to positive work environment in alignment with organizational values

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in development or a related field (e.g., finance, communications)
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel
• Ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and achieve goals
• Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly and respond professionally to requests
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide range of people.
• Outstanding communication skills and exceptional attention to detail and follow through
• Ability to manage projects and events a plus
• Experience working for a nonprofit organization a plus
• Knowledge of database systems such as Salesforce a plus
• Knowledge of platforms such as EveryAction a plus
• Fluency in Mandarin/Cantonese a plus
• Ability to work from 9am to 5pm and occasional evenings and weekends

How To Apply

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to http://bit.ly/4g93v1R. In your cover letter, please address the following questions:  What about our mission or values inspires you? What has been your most impactful work and/or life experience so far, and why? For more information about CAA, please visit www.caasf.org. 

CAA shares fiscal sponsorship with Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality. Staff hired by CAA will be employees of AACRE.

AACRE is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment where everyone is valued and discrimination has no place. We are committed to serving the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and strongly encourage women, trans and gender expansive individuals, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with conviction or arrest records, and those living with disabilities to apply.

AACRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We consider all qualified candidates for employment regardless of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

About CAA and AACRE  

Chinese for Affirmative Action was founded in 1969 to protect the civil and political rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We advocate for systemic change that protects immigrant rights, promotes language diversity, and remedies racial and social injustice. 

In 2014, CAA helped to launch the Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE) network that focuses on long-term movement building, capacity infrastructure, and leadership support for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders committed to social justice. Including CAA there are currently 11 member groups of AACRE, each with unique strengths.   Fiscal sponsorship, administrative, and operational support is provided centrally for all of these groups so they can focus on their core programs. 

Position Overview

The AACRE Administrative Coordinator provides administrative, financial, and development support functions central to the operations of Chinese for Affirmative Action and the AACRE network. 

The role is critical in providing administrative support to other staff in the organization and network so they have the tools they need to perform their jobs.  This includes administrative support work in the areas of finances (accounts receivable, petty cash); donor records (donor database management, report reconciliations, donor acknowledgment); administrative support of human resources (timesheets and leave records); and facilities- related administration.

The position draws on a variety of skills ranging from detailed recordkeeping to helpful interaction with staff and community members.  The position is non-exempt and the Administrative Coordinator works in-person at the Chinese for Affirmative Action San Francisco office Monday through Friday during business hours. We are ideally seeking a full-time employee to fill this position, but we are open to considering candidates preferring part-time, permanent or temporary opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist front desk staff in welcoming in person visitors and on the phone answering inquiries about services and programs as well as CAA campaigns and advocacy positions.
• Directing calls to staff and making community resource referrals when needed
• Sorting and distributing incoming/outgoing postal mail.
• Perform bookkeeping for accounts receivable, and assist the CAA Director of Finance in tracking and processing donations, grants, and contracts payments. 
• Make bank deposits and administer petty cash disbursement to other staff.
• Assist CAA Director of Finance to ensure adherence to document retention policy and assist with storage and destruction of records; assist with retrieving records for the annual audit.
• Create annual timesheets for staff and create holidays and other standard calendars shared with all staff.
• Monitor required records from staff (monthly timesheets, car insurance, Covid record keeping protocol, etc.)
• Support the Operations & IT Coordinator with Salesforce admin tasks (update donation, contact, account records), as needed.
• Document setup and print output for complex print jobs.
• Assist the CAA Office Manager with daily facility maintenance.
• Perform additional administrative and support tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of AACRE and CAA including social justice and equity issues within immigrant, LGBTQ+, and multi-racial communities
• Two years administrative or bookkeeping experience
• Familiarity with Quickbooks or Quickbooks online
• Basic experience with donor database management software
• Strong Word, Excel, Google sheet and doc skills, including knowledge of filter tools and competency with excel language
• Dependable, exercises good judgment, and communicates well 
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse constituencies, including low-income immigrant communities
• Oral fluency in Cantonese a plus

To Apply

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to employment@caasf.org. In the subject line, please write “AACRE Administrative Coordinator”.  For more information about CAA, please visit www.caasf.org.

CAA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and immigrants are encouraged to apply. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About Stop AAPI Hate and Chinese for Affirmative Action

Stop AAPI Hate is a national coalition of AAPI Equity Alliance, Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA), and the San Francisco State University Asian American Studies Department. The mission of Stop AAPI Hate is to advance equity, justice, and power by dismantling systemic racism and building a multiracial movement to end anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander hate. 

This is an exciting period of growth and impact for Stop AAPI Hate (SAH). Due to the extraordinary demand and support for our work, we are poised to deepen and expand our reach and engagement throughout the country. This evolution will include the deployment of new strategies, additional programs, and increased staffing.  

Since its launch two years ago, the Stop AAPI Hate online reporting center has documented close to 11,000 hate incidents affecting AAPIs and enabled us to raise awareness and shape conversations around anti-Asian racism.  Our efforts have captured the attention of lawmakers and catalyzed them into action and spurred a broader movement for progressive change. Going forward, Stop AAPI Hate’s work in research and data, policy advocacy, narrative change, and community capacity building will address core issues areas including education equity and ethnic studies, community safety and resilience, and civil rights and racial justice infrastructure.  

Chinese for Affirmative Action is one of the founding partners of Stop AAPI Hate and also serves as its fiscal sponsor. With a legacy of more than five decades of achievements in civil rights and community progress, CAA continues to be a leader in and on behalf of the broader Asian American community.  

Position Overview

Reporting to the SAH Managing Director, the Director of Youth Organizing and Programs is a seasoned youth development professional with experience in empowering youth, youth development, and organizing youth campaigns by leading a team of staff and volunteers. 

The person ideally has experience working directly with youth, program management skills, and bringing organizing and programmatic efforts to scale at a regional, statewide, or even national level. The Youth Program focuses on training, educating, and mobilizing high school and college youth around educational equity and expanding Ethnic Studies in the United States. 

The Director of Youth Organizing and Programs is a leader who is able to deliver measurable results, including training, holistic support, and mobilizing youth for the implementation of Ethnic Studies. In addition, this person supports the well-being and mental health of youth participants.  

Since many aspects of the Youth Program are centered at San Francisco State University, the Director of Youth Organizing and Programs works closely with staff at SFSU. 

AnAn exempt position, the SAH Director of Youth Organizing and Programs can work at CAA, remotely, or a combination of the two. Though subject to change, Stop AAPI Hate team members are expected to participate in periodic staff convenings primarily in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Stop AAPI Hate Youth Program

The Stop AAPI Hate Youth Program began the summer of 2020 when San Francisco high school The Stop AAPI Hate Youth Program began the summer of 2020 when San Francisco high school students expressed a desire to support SAH’s efforts. We initiated a youth internship campaign and within a week, gathered 100 interns from across the nation. They conducted their own survey and produced a report based on 1,000 interviews. That report became the basis of Rep. Grace Meng’s bill to fund Ethnic Studies. The following school year, the interns continued their advocacy and helped the California Superintendent of Schools to send a letter to every school district within the state to address the SAH Youth Program’s concerns including mental health. Moving forward, the Youth Program builds upon this past work but primarily centers the Youth Program around training, educating and mobilizing youth to be the strong advocates for Ethnic Studies in public schools. 

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Organizational Management

• Contribute to the Asian American Research Initiative’s (AARI) and SAH’s goals and strategic plan and drive its implementation in collaboration with AARI Co-Executive Directors, staff, and other coalition leaders
• Develop and prioritize strategic youth campaigns
• Help youth and families effectively advocate for education equity policy
• Develop youth research projects, including but not limited to the formulation of ideas through selection of methods; project implementation and management; data collection, storage, management, analysis, and reporting
• Organize, motivate, and mentor the SAH Youth Program team composed of a youth manager and 30-100 youth interns to strategically grow the program’s impact, programs and to effectively fulfill its mission
• Supervise SAH Youth Program Manager and any part-time student workers 
• Lead in the design and execution of Stop AAPI Hate’s Youth Program based on the overall SAH goals and vision
• Direct, train, coach, and mentor colleagues and partners in youth program management, youth intern curriculum development, supporting youth-led activism

Financial Management and Administration 

• Provide strategic leadership and hands-on management for all of the administrative and operational functions of the SAH Youth Program in accordance with the mission, objectives, and policies
• Create and oversee policies that protect the well-being and safety of youth and staff
• Assume responsibility for the fiscal integrity of the SAH Youth Program
• Monitor leadership-approved budget and manage daily financial operations to ensure maximum utilization of resources and optimum financial positioning for the organization
• Build and administer the annual program budget, with leadership approval

External Relations and Communications 

• Represent the organization and serve as SAH Youth Program spokesperson publicly at events, c

• Represent the organization and serve as SAH Youth Program spokesperson publicly at events, conferences, and partnership meetings
• Present and promote the SAH Youth Program and its mission and activities in a consistently positive manner
• Support effective communications with external stakeholders, including key donors and families

Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with youth organizing and program designing, and deep understanding of issues working with young people, especially Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders ages 12-25; youth organizing and mobilizing experience a must
• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. MSW or advanced degree in Education preferred
• Supervisory, program development, and management experience in an agency, academic, or nonprofit setting 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Self-starter, able to work independently
• Excellent judgment in complex, nuanced contexts
• Demonstrated clear analytical thinking and reasoning
• Highly relational with strong ability to build relationships with youth, partners, and other stakeholders

To Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to employment@caasf.org. In the subject line, please write “SAH Director of Youth Organizing and Programs.” In your cover letter, address the following questions:  What about our mission or values inspires you? What has been your most impactful work or life experience so far, and why? All candidates are subject to a background check.

CAA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and immigrants are encouraged to apply. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About Stop AAPI Hate and Chinese for Affirmative Action 

Stop AAPI Hate is a national coalition of AAPI Equity Alliance, Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA), and the San Francisco State University Asian American Studies Department. The mission of Stop AAPI Hate is to advance equity, justice, and power by dismantling systemic racism and building a multiracial movement to end anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander hate. 

This is an exciting period of growth and impact for Stop AAPI Hate (SAH). Due to the extraordinary demand and support for our work, we are poised to deepen and expand our reach and engagement throughout the country. This evolution will include the deployment of new strategies, additional programs, and increased staffing.  

Since its launch two years ago, the Stop AAPI Hate online reporting center has documented 10,300+ hate incidents affecting AAPIs and enabled us to raise awareness and shape conversations around anti-Asian racism.  Our efforts have captured the attention of lawmakers and catalyzed them into action and spurred a broader movement for progressive change. Going forward, Stop AAPI Hate’s work in research and data, policy advocacy, narrative change, and community capacity building will address core issues areas including education equity and ethnic studies, community safety and resilience, and civil rights and racial justice infrastructure.  

Chinese for Affirmative Action is one of the founding partners of Stop AAPI Hate and also serves as its fiscal sponsor. With a legacy of more than five decades of achievements in civil rights and community progress, CAA continues to be a leader in and on behalf of the broader Asian American community.  

Position Overview 

Reporting to a member of the Stop AAPI Hate leadership team, the primary role of the SAH Director of Communications is to lead the planning and implementation of strategic communications that advances our work in social justice and civil rights. The ideal candidate should bring experience in digital communications and narrative change, social justice marketing, and management of a growing communications department.

We are looking for a creative and seasoned strategist who can lead a team that brings out the strengths of all partners in our coalition, and who will partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders. This person is responsible for the successful development and execution of the Stop AAPI Hate marketing and communications strategy, which spans brand development, creative storytelling, media relations, stakeholder communications, thought leadership, and more across digital and traditional media channels. This role maintains relationships with communications partners, including agencies and vendors, as well as coalition communications staff. 

An exempt position, the SAH Director of Communications can work at CAA’s San Francisco office, remotely, or a combination of the two including potential access to other designated partner offices. Though subject to change, Stop AAPI Hate team members are expected to participate in periodic staff convenings primarily in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Key Responsibilities 

Strategy & Leadership 

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy for SAH, including a digital media strategy
• Amplify, strengthen, and identify new ways to enhance SAH’s voice and brand
• Manage the development and use of SAH’s mailing and donor lists, SAH Leadership Team updates, and other stakeholder communications
• Coordinate with leadership on internal communications
• Work with program leadership to develop storytelling strategies to demonstrate impact and influence to donors, supporters, and other stakeholders 
• Build a culture of narrative storytelling, and communications across the organization as a tool for driving social change
• Spearhead the development and implementation of SAH’s thought leadership strategy

Management 

• Prepare and manage communications budget
• Manage a growing communications team that consists of a Communications Manager and contractors such as writers, designers, and agency partners so that current and future campaigns and projects are progressing forward with intended, timely outcomes
• Oversee the multitude and variety of communications projects and campaigns

Identity & Content Strategy 

• Review, strengthen, and manage SAH’s branding, visual identity, and style guidelines 
• Oversee and spearhead SAH communications campaigns
• Develop a strategy to measure impact, influence, and reach of communications activities 
• Lead and implement the strategy on press outreach, including messaging in press releases, creation of press kits and materials, interview preparation, and responses to media requests
• Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, e-newsletters, annual report, and fundraising appeals
• Oversee SAH website updates to reflect SAH’s current priorities

Qualifications 

• 10+ years experience in communications, public relations, or a related field
• Proven experience in the design and execution of narrative strategy, nonprofit and/or social justice marketing and communications, digital strategy, public relations, and crisis communications
• Management experience inspiring a team, in a highly collaborative style 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms and social media marketing
• Preferred qualifications include: working with or on behalf of AAPI communities, leading communications at a national level, and working in a coalition model

To Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to employment@caasf.org. In the subject line, please write “SAH Director of Communications.” In your cover letter, please address the following questions:  What about our mission or values inspires you? What has been your most impactful work or life experience so far, and why?

CAA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and immigrants are encouraged to apply. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Administrative Assistant

Chinese for Affirmative Action was founded in 1969 to protect the civil rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander (API) community. We advocate for systemic change that advances equity and addresses challenges facing our community.

At the grassroots level, our community building work nurtures the ability of immigrants to participate fully in civic life. These activities include direct services, leadership development, and civic engagement with limited-English proficient newcomers and immigrants on issues that impact our community. At the systemic level, CAA also leads advocacy, communications, and movement building work to improve public policy and to shape public discourse. We produce community-based research, publish policy analyses and recommendations, influence opinion through media, organize to engage elected and government officials, and nurture a range of progressive coalitions.

Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant plays an important role in CAA’s work, particularly as we move into operationalizing Census 2020. In addition to maintaining a welcoming environment for all visiting community members and providing critical administrative and bookkeeping support for the entire organization, this position will prioritize supporting community members coming to CAA with informational inquiries and seeking one-on-one assistance with the 2020 Census. The position draws on a variety of skills ranging from detailed record keeping to helpful interactions with community members. The Administrative Assistant represents CAA to a wide range of stakeholders and must be familiar with our values, activities, campaigns, and partnerships; and able to represent CAA with compassion, fairness and knowledge about our causes. The position will be supervised by the Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist front desk staff in welcoming visitors in person and on the phone, and answering inquiries about services and programs as well as CAA campaigns and advocacy positions directing calls to staff and making community resource referrals when needed;
• Provide information, assistance, and referrals to community member walk-ins and phone calls regarding 2020 Census:
• Support community members in completing the 2020 Census form online, via phone, or on paper;
• Assist program clients with intake procedures and form filling, screen for eligibility, and register clients for workshops; 
• Perform light bookkeeping including processing check and cash receipts and accounts payables using QuickBooks;
• Maintain safe and orderly office space and conference rooms, including ordering office supplies and monitoring  inventory, and sorting and distributing incoming/outgoing postal mail;
• Help with scheduling that includes community use of CAA’s Community Room, translation equipment, and coordinating logistics for meetings involving multiple team members and for CAA events; and
• Contribute to administrative and program team efforts by performing administrative and support tasks as needed.
• Provide other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Fluent and literate in Cantonese/Chinese required, Mandarin a plus;
• Experienced and excellent interpersonal skills with diverse constituencies including low-income, limited-English proficient, immigrant communities;
• Two years administrative experience;
• Strong computer skills including familiarity with and ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite, Google platform, familiarity with Salesforce a plus;
• English writing and communication skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team;
• Strong organizational skills with attention to details; and
• Commitment to CAA’s mission and goals.

How To Apply

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to employment@caasf.org. In the subject line, please write “Administrative Assistant”.  For more information about CAA, please visit www.caasf.org.

CAA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and immigrants are encouraged to apply. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Position: Policy Advocate
Reports to: Policy Manager
Supervising Duties: No
Position Type: Full Time
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid (must be in Bay Area for in-person work events)
Salary range: $65,000-$77,500 per year, dependent on relevant experience and internal equity considerations.

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About Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA)
Chinese for Affirmative Action was founded in 1969 to protect the civil and political rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We advocate for systemic change that protects immigrant rights, promotes language diversity, and remedies racial and social injustice. 

At the grassroots level, our community building work nurtures the ability of immigrants to participate fully in civic life. These activities include direct services, leadership development, and civic engagement with limited-English proficient newcomers and immigrants on issues that impact our community. At the systemic level, CAA leads advocacy, communications, and movement building work to improve public policy and shape public discourse. We produce community-based research, publish policy analyses and recommendations, influence opinion through media, organize to engage elected and government officials, and nurture a range of progressive coalitions.

In 2014, CAA helped to launch the Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE) network that focuses on long-term movement building, capacity infrastructure, and leadership support for Asian Americans committed to social justice. Including CAA, there are currently 11 partnering member groups with unique strengths.  Fiscal sponsorship, administrative, and operational support is provided centrally for all of these groups so they can focus on their core programs. 

In 2020, CAA was one of the founding organizations of Stop AAPI Hate (SAH), a U.S.-based coalition dedicated to ending racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAs & PIs). SAH strives to advance the multiracial movement for equity and justice by building power for our communities, working in solidarity with other communities of color, and advocating for comprehensive solutions that tackle the root causes of race-based hate.

We are committed to supporting our employees to thrive in service of our mission by providing generous benefits, which include 100% health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employee coverage and 65% for dependent coverage; employer-funded health reimbursement account; paid time off; and professional development stipend.

Position Overview 
The Policy Advocate plays a vital role in supporting the Policy Team at CAA, which is responsible for advancing the organization’s policy portfolio in language access, immigrant rights, community safety and justice, economic justice, and education equity. This position supports the Policy Team through research, collaborating with CAA staff, and participating in local advocacy efforts in San Francisco. The Policy Advocate is a policy generalist with an understanding of CAA’s policy positions and is responsible for executing discrete projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Advocacy

• Research and prepare policy analyses, reports, and recommendations on CAA’s core issue areas
• Develop and adapt policy content for community education and external communications purposes
• Collaborate with staff to help draft local legislation and public policies and to develop community-based advocacy strategies to implement them
• Support the implementation of local advocacy campaigns, including attending and developing talking points for meetings, rallies, and/or hearings with community members and government agencies or officials
• Support community engagement initiatives including participating in local coalitions and collaboratives
• Support the Policy Manager in maintaining and updating CAA’s comprehensive tracker on support/opposition positions
• Execute on internal and external policy-related projects as determined by the Policy Manager
• Represent CAA in external communications, including community meetings, public hearings, in traditional and digital media, and other spaces 

Grant, Contract and Financial Management

• Support administration of contracts/grants, including tracking assisting with the preparation of reports for compliance purposes

Organizational Support

• Support the planning, coordination, and staffing of CAA events, cross-program and organization-wide, such as community workshops, outreach opportunities, leadership development training meetings, and CAA-wide events
• Contribute to fundraising and development activities for the organization as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the organization
• Contribute to positive work environment in alignment with organizational values

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission, values, aspirations of CAA
• Ability to represent CAA’s values, positions and framing on policy issues 
• Experience working on local policy issues impacting AAPI communities in San Francisco and/or the Bay Area.
• Experience with policy writing and policy analysis
• Superb written and oral communications skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills 
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a timely manner
• Proactive, self-motivated problem solver who can exercise sound judgment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Quick learner who is flexible and adaptable to diverse tasks and environments
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Google suite

Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of designated full-time staff, volunteer interpreters are responsible for interpreting/translating written documents, events, and individual meetings as requested.

Qualifications

• Ability to exhibit exemplary interpersonal skills and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive verbal and written information 
• Cultural competence and knowledge of other factors that may have an effect on community communications.
• Ability to work well with individuals throughout the organization
• Must possess high verbal and written skills in both English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese)

How to Apply

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to employment[at]caasf[dot]org. In the subject line, please write “Volunteer Interpreter/Translator.”