Position: AACRE Human Resources Coordinator
Organization: AACRE
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 annually
Hours: Full-time at 40 hours per week
FLSA status: Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime
Location: In-person in San Francisco or hybrid (in-person and remote)
Reports to: Senior Human Resources Manager
Deadline: Open until filled
Posting: April 2024

About Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality
Formed in 2014, the Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE) network came together as part of Chinese for Affirmative Action’s (CAA) movement building strategy in order to create a home for progressive Asian American and Pacific Islander groups and leaders working to meet the evolving needs of our disenfranchised and marginalized communities.

AACRE is comprised of 11 groups including APEX Express, the Alliance of South Asians Taking Action, Asian Refugees United, Asian Prisoner Support Committee, Chinese for Affirmative Action, Hmong Innovating Politics, Hyphen magazine, Lavender Phoenix, the Network on Religion and Justice, VietUnity – East Bay, and the Visibility Project.

The groups in the network share capacity infrastructure including access to common facilities, financial management, technology, and administrative support systems. The power and potential of the network also rely on its ability to support leaders committed to developing the relationships and ethical frameworks needed to thrive.

We are committed to supporting our employees 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 a professional development stipend. There is an option for the position to be in-person or hybrid remote from the San Francisco office.

Position Overview
The AACRE HR Coordinator will provide a wide range of administrative, data entry, and data review support for the Human Resources department related to all aspects of the employee life cycle. AACRE seeks a person who has great attention to detail, good judgment, a comfort with asking questions, and strong communication skills. Through administrative and other systems, this position helps the organization to support staff throughout the country, to meet its compliance and regulatory requirements related to human resources, and to advance AACRE’s desired workplace culture and values.

Key Responsibilities
Human Resource Information System (HRIS)

• Process semi-monthly payroll including auditing time tracking
• Run reports in HRIS to ensure data integrity is maintained and to support Finance, HR, Information and Technology, and leadership team needs
• Do manual data entry in benefit platforms that ensures high level of quality control
• Make updates to payroll calendar and support communication processes 

HR Administration

• Support the administrative aspects of HR policies and processes 
• Support paid and unpaid leave processes 
• Support administrative implementation of benefit changes and enhancements

• Organize and maintain and organize personnel files including helping to update position descriptions and  
• Support posting positions, recruiting, screening, coordinating panels and interviews

Vendor Relations and Compliance 

• Provide administrative and research support on current policies related to HR including but not limited to benefits, leave, classifications  
• Research and perform administrative tasks to ensure HR is compliant with all local, state and federal regulations
• Maintain records and manage communications with HR vendors
• Help respond to appropriate external requests for HR related information

Employee Support

• Support HR department responses to management and staff questions about employee policies and procedures
• Support presentations related to annual open enrollment and benefit related meetings
• Provide administrative support around internal HR-related meetings including mandatory trainings and employee stay interviews

Qualifications

• Deep resonance with the mission and values of AACRE including a commitment to social justice, equity, and civic engagement
• Great attention to detail and the ability to take direction and implement tasks with accuracy 
• Sound judgment about a willingness to ask questions as necessary
• Technical fluency to learn and work on online HR platforms and software including Gusto, G-suite, and MS Excel
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve with grace and integrity 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 1-2 years of experience working in Administration, Operations, Human Resources, or other applicable role

Preferred Experience

• Nonprofit or social justice experience
• Cultural competence working with diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
• Society for Human Resource Management Professional (SHRM-CP) certificate, or similar experience

How To Apply
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume at the following link: https://bit.ly/4bVyegP. In the cover letter, respond to the following questions: why you would be motivated in this role, how does AACRE’s values or culture align with yours, and what experiences make you a unique fit for this role. Incomplete applications without cover letters and resumes will not be considered.

AACRE is committed to creating a work environment that is free from discrimination and a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Women, people of color, immigrants, queer and trans people, individuals with conviction and arrest records, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.

Apply here!

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 policy issues impacting AAPI communities
• 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

Position: Stop AAPI Hate Director of Federal Policy
Organization: AAPI Equity Alliance
Salary: $90,000-$140,000
Hours: Full-time
FLSA status: Exempt
Location: Washington, DC
Deadline: Open until filled

Position Overview
The national coalition Stop AAPI Hate seeks a Director of Federal Policy to lead Stop AAPI Hate’s fight at the federal level for people-centered, data-based policy solutions that address systemic racism against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). This person will devise, lead, and execute on the coalition’s federal strategy and engage federal-level stakeholders, such as Congress, the executive branch, and allied partners, to advance core priorities for Stop AAPI Hate such as civil rights.  

A member of the Policy & Advocacy team at Stop AAPI Hate, the Director of Federal Policy reports to the Managing Director of Policy and Counsel at AAPI Equity Alliance (a co-founding partner of Stop AAPI Hate) and works closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams across the coalition. While the AAPI Equity Alliance office is in Los Angeles, members of the Stop AAPI Hate team work remotely nationwide and it is expected that the Director of Federal Policy will be based in Washington, DC. Some travel may be required, including to participate in periodic staff convenings in California. 

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Stop AAPI Hate leadership team to create a strategic vision for advancing Stop AAPI Hate’s policy and advocacy priorities at the federal level and provide ongoing strategic guidance 
• Direct and execute on the federal strategy 
• Serve as chief liaison to Congress, the White House, and federal agencies and lead engagement, from lobby visits to long-term relationship building
• Participate on behalf of Stop AAPI Hate in coalition spaces with allies
• Represent Stop AAPI Hate at key events to grow our presence and visibility in Washington, DC
• Research, analyze, and monitor federal policy developments and provide timely updates and counsel to the coalition  
• Draft talking points, hearing testimony, letters, public comment, and other products
• Contribute to Stop AAPI Hate research reports, social media posts, and other publications
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years of professional experience in public policy at the federal level, whether in government or in a policy, advocacy, or government relations role outside of government
• Deep understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes, policy issues related to Stop AAPI Hate’s work, and political landscape
• Strong pre-existing relationships with federal stakeholders

• Superb communication skills, including ability to clearly and impactfully communicate Stop AAPI Hate’s positions and quickly establish credibility and rapport 
• Proactive, self-motivated problem solver who can take initiative, balance multiple priorities simultaneously, and use sound judgment in ambiguous, fast-changing, and unpredictable environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including proven ability to work effectively both in person and remotely with teammates and a diverse set of stakeholders 
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Stop AAPI Hate

About Stop AAPI Hate
Stop AAPI Hate is a U.S.-based coalition dedicated to ending racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAs & PIs). We strive 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.

Since our launch two years ago, our reporting center has documented over 11,000 acts of hate against AAPIs and enabled us to raise awareness and shape conversations around anti-AAPI 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. Learn more at https://stopaapihate.org.  

About AAPI Equity Alliance
AAPI Equity Alliance (formerly, the Asian Pacific Policy & Planning Council or A3PCON) is a coalition of community-based organizations that advocates for the rights and needs of the AAPI community in Los Angeles County and beyond. We are dedicated to improving the lives of AAPIs through civic engagement, capacity building, and policy advocacy. Learn more at https://aapiequityalliance.org/. 

To Apply
Please email a cover letter, resume, and 3-5 page writing sample in one pdf to employment@stopaapihate.org. In the subject line,  please write “SAH Director of Federal Policy.” In the cover letter, please propose how you would strategically advance Stop AAPI Hate’s work at the federal level in either civil rights or anti-Asian scapegoating. 

AAPI Equity Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, HIV status, disability, or marital status. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application.Please visit https://stopaapihate.org/careers/ for the most updated job description and if the position is still open.