Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOrganizational Profile: Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC ("AAJC") is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. For 30 years, we have served as the leading Asian American voice on civil rights issues in our nation’s capital – fighting for the rights of our communities through policy advocacy, litigation, research, public education, and community engagement. Based in Washington, DC, Advancing Justice | AAJC is a member of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) affiliation. With our affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Southern California, we work together as equal and independent partners, operate under one name, and strive to speak with one unified and powerful voice to promote justice, empower our communities, bring local and national constituents together, and strengthen our multiracial democracy.
Title: Digital Engagement AssociateReports to: Assistant Director of Strategic Communications (“Assistant Director”)Term: Immediately Status: Full-time, Exempt Employee, 40 hours/weekSalary: $70,000-$85,000Location: Washington, D.C. This is a unionized organization, and this position is in the collective bargaining unit. Position Description: The Digital Engagement Associate will help advance the priorities and programs of AAJC through a demonstrated passion and ability to convey stories through social media, graphics, and digital and audio-visual communications. The Associate must think strategically, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to various advocacy initiatives. The Digital Engagement Associate will help craft compelling narratives, drive engagement across multiple platforms, and support the organization’s strategic communication goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Organizational Leadership and Strategic PlanningAct as a thought partner to the Assistant Director to support and implement programmatic plans and ideas that align with AAJC’s mission, strategic plan, and policy goals.With the VP of Strategic Communications and External Engagement and Assistant Director, coordinate with local partner grantees, affiliate organizations, and coalition partners on program and policy initiatives.Work closely with policy leads and staff to set communications strategies, goals, and solutions. Follow organizational processes and procedures.Lead cross-organizational initiatives in partnership with internal departments. Direct Communications ResponsibilitiesDeliver high-quality products in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines.Create compelling visual digital media, simplifying complex topics into digestible communications products—including fact sheets, newsletters, emails, presentations, and social media content such as motion graphics, infographics, and data visualizations.Generate social media and digital platform strategies aligned with AAJC’s strategic goals and draft, post, and monitor content on those platforms. Edit, produce, and maintain the AAJC website.Oversee blog process, with cross-team collaboration to ensure content accuracy and quality, and write, edit, and develop content.Develop key performance metrics to evaluate and enhance outreach efforts.Conduct social listening through AAJC’s digital platforms to inform and shape messaging and responses.Understand and connect media relations, storytelling, messaging strategy, social engagement, and emerging technologies to create cohesive communications.Demonstrate strong video production skills, including independently managing the full process from storyboarding and shooting to editing and publishing.Manage an editorial content calendar covering media relations and social media needs.Apply effective project management skills for successful cross-collaboration with staff.Other duties as assigned.FundraisingCollaborate with the development team to provide content for donor communications (media engagement metrics, event information support, social media, newsletters, special and annual reports, etc.) as requested.Attend meetings, events, and provide support for prospects/donors as requested.General AAJC RolesLive and exhibit the Values of AAJC, by contributing to an environment that promotes trust, teamwork, and transparency among staff, board, National Advisory Council, affiliates, and community partners.Contribute to and follow policies and procedures, including maintenance of confidentiality, to ensure that the principles of AAJC are implemented.Participate in decision-making processes, understand outcomes, and be accountable for decisions made in or affecting their area.Understand the values and principles of AAJC and apply them fully in work responsibilities.Participate in other activities and serve on ad hoc committees as requested.Attend and contribute to AAJC and Board of Directors’ meetings as requested.Be available to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary.EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree.At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, media, or a related field.Strong understanding and demonstrated passion for civil rights and Asian American and Pacific Islander issues.Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesStrong outreach and verbal communication skills.Excellent writing and editing skills, organization, and attention to detail are required.Proven ability to meet internal and external deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment is required. Practical experience in planning, managing, and executing media campaigns and initiatives.Skilled in graphic design and basic video editing, with experience in tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, and others.Technical proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Google products, among others.Advanced expertise in social media platforms—including Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, BlueSky, Tumblr, and emerging platforms.Strong knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) and audience engagement techniques.Proficient in digital content management systems, like WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and others.Able to take initiative and work independently.COVID vaccination required. Exemption requests considered on a case-by-case basis. Application Process: Send cover letter, resume, portfolio, and writing sample(s) to Hiring Team at hiring@advancingjustice-aajc.org or 1620 L Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20036. Applications with all four items will be considered.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:
Extensive Leave BenefitsWellness Stipend401(k)Competitive salaryDental insuranceHealth insuranceHome office stipendPaid time offTraining & developmentVision insurance
Organizational Profile: Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC ("AAJC") is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. For more than 30 years, we have served as the leading Asian American voice on civil rights issues in our nations capital fighting for the rights of our communities through policy advocacy, litigation, research, public education, and community engagement.
Based in Washington, DC, Advancing Justice | AAJC is a member of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) affiliation. With our affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Southern California, we work together as equal and independent partners, operate under one name, and strive to speak with one unified and powerful voice to promote justice, empower our communities, bring local and national constituents together, and strengthen our multiracial democracy.
Title: Manager of Immigration Advocacy
Reports to: Director of Immigration Advocacy
Term: Immediately
Status: Full-time, Exempt Employee, 40 hours/week
Salary: $65,000$80,000
This is a unionized organization, and this position is in the collective bargaining unit.
Position Summary: The Manager of Immigration Advocacy will be primarily responsible for assisting the Director of Immigration Advocacy develop and implement AAJCs immigration policy priorities and advocacy strategies, with a focus on vulnerable populations and civil and human rights.
The Manager of Immigration Advocacy will work in a fast-paced environment and handle a diverse workload that includes working directly with policymakers, community members, and members of the media. The Manager of Immigration Advocacy must be able to translate policy matters in a way that is accessible to senior leaders, community partners, community members, and others.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning
Act as a thought partner to Director of Immigration Advocacy on immigration policy issues.
Work closely with the Director to develop and execute strategy and work plans.
Work closely with community engagement and other communications staff to develop and execute an outreach strategy to engage and mobilize partners on priority immigration areas.
Serve as a mentor and a bridge-builder for AAJC, ensuring collaboration between departments and strengthening partnerships with affiliates and key external partners.
Responsibilities
Develop expertise on immigration policy issues, including but not limited to, access to status, DACA, temporary protected status, family-based immigrant visas, naturalization and humanitarian visas, appropriations, detention and enforcement-related issues.
Represent AAJC in meetings with congressional staff and policymakers in federal agencies.
Draft issue briefs, factsheets, letters to Congress and the administration, organizational comments and action alerts on immigration issues.
Play a major role in the planning and implementation of immigration policy advocacy activities including lobby days, congressional briefings and other key tactics needed to win immigration policies that positively impact Asian immigrants.
Update AAJC staff, affiliate staff, national and community AAPI partners on federal policies, procedures, and opportunities to engage in federal immigration advocacy.
Track and manage relationships with congressional staff and coalition partners.
Plan and participate in webinars, panels, and other public and community-facing forums.
Provide policy advocacy support to partners in some areas of state immigration policies, including community trust/sanctuary policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Engage in Community Education, Relationships, and Partnerships
Build and maintain relationships with affiliates, and other Asian American, civil, and human rights coalitions.
Participate in broader immigrants rights coalition spaces representing the priorities of AAJC and elevating the voices and experiences of Asian immigrants.
Identify new community organizations and leaders to connect with and grow our network.
Identify opportunities for presentations and speaking engagements for AAJC staff.
Fundraising
Support the development and communications teams on content/information for donor communications and materials (donor newsletters, action alerts, special reports from the executive director, social media postings, etc.)
Work with the development team on written proposals or funder reports relating to the policy or program activities in areas of responsibilities.
Support AAJC fundraising activities and events as requested.
General AAJC Roles
Live and exhibit the Values of AAJC by contributing to an environment that promotes trust, teamwork, and transparency among staff, board, National Advisory Council, affiliates, and community partners.
Contribute to, establish, and follow policies and procedures, including maintenance of confidentiality, to ensure that the principles of AAJC are implemented.
Participate in and lead decision-making processes, understand outcomes, and be accountable for decisions made in or affecting their program area.
Understand the values and principles of AAJC and apply them fully in work responsibilities.
Participate in other activities and serve on ad hoc committees as requested.
Attend and contribute to AAJC and Board of Directors meetings as requested.
Be available to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree required, with coursework related to immigration, government, or political science, Asian American studies, law or policy preferred.
At least four years of relevant work experience in a nonprofit organization, or at least two years of associated work experience and a graduate degree in a relevant field.
Knowledge of and experience in administrative and legislative advocacy highly desired.
Experience through employment or as a volunteer in advocacy, community outreach, or organizing around immigration, or other civil or human rights issues required.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Ability to operationalize vision, think strategically, creatively problem solve, exercise good judgment, and lead change.
Ability to meet internal and external deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment is required.
Strong communicator and writer with ability to serve as a spokesperson on various issues, articulating messages to different audiences, including the media.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Able to manage up and ensure that colleagues are meeting deadlines.
Strong people skills and ability to conduct outreach to diverse people and establish new relationships for the organization.
Experience working with various groups and sectors, from grassroots to policy institutions.
Knowledge of social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter [X], and Instagram.
Application Process
Send cover letter, resume, short writing sample [maximum of five (5) pages], and references (we only call for finalist(s)) to Hiring Manager at hiring@advancingjustice-aajc.org or 1620 L Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20036. Applications with all four items will be considered.
COVID vaccination required. Exemption requests considered on a case-by-case basis.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is an equal opportunity employer.
This is a remote position.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:
401(k)Competitive salaryDental insuranceHealth insuranceHome office stipendPaid time offParental leaveTraining & developmentVision insuranceWellness resources
Organizational Profile: Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC ("AAJC") is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. For 30 years, we have served as the leading Asian American voice on civil rights issues in our nations capital fighting for the rights of our communities through policy advocacy, litigation, research, public education, and community engagement.
Based in Washington, DC, Advancing Justice | AAJC is a member of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) affiliation. With our affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Southern California, we work together as equal and independent partners, operate under one name, and strive to speak with one unified and powerful voice to promote justice, empower our communities, bring local and national constituents together, and strengthen our multiracial democracy.
Title: Assistant Director of Strategic Communications
Reports to: Vice President (VP) of Strategic Communications and External Engagement
Supervises: One (1) full-time staff member
Term: Immediately
Status: Full-time, Exempt Employee, 40 hours/week
Salary: $85,000-$95,000
Location: Washington, D.C.
This is a unionized organization, and this position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
Position Description: The Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and External Engagement will be responsible for aspects of strategic communications, including reframing complex AAJC policy, legal, and advocacy advancements into relatable messages and stories about their transformative effect on the lives of vulnerable people. Through change narrative, the Assistant Director will effectively shift the focus from the process employed to its ultimate impact on the individuals and the communities AAJC and its partners serve.
The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with relevant staff to identify AAJC initiatives to promote, develop messaging and associated story ideas featuring compelling impacted persons experiences, and help determine the best format and the most effective media channels through which to convey them.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning
Act as a thought partner to the VP of Strategic Communications and External Engagement to support and implement plans and ideas for AAJC and its various initiatives.Serve as a senior-level mentor and a bridge-builder for AAJC, ensuring collaboration between departments and strengthening partnerships with affiliates and key external partners.In collaboration with the VP of Strategic Communications and External Engagement, coordinate with local partner grantees, affiliate organizations, and coalition partners to effectively raise AAJCs voice.Supervise the Digital Engagement Associate and collaborate with other members of the strategic communications staff to identify tasks and issue messaging through relevant communications channels.Advance new ideas and innovations that align with AAJCs mission and strategic plan.
Direct Responsibilities
Narrative Change/Storytelling:
Develop strategies and ideas for soliciting stories from impacted individuals and collaborate with Policy & Program teams to develop storyline content for each issue area.Craft compelling narratives and editorial content about issues AAJC and its partners are addressing, highlight progress achieved toward them, and issue inspirational calls to action.Work with department teams to develop storyline content and products from impacted individuals who share their story with AAJC.Conduct narrative training for AAJC staff and partners to utilize with different audiences, including impacted individuals. Contribute ideas and craft stories, ways to repurpose existing content through storytelling.Develop narrative change press strategy with the Media Relations Associate.Messaging Development:
Develop message guidance for AAJC, advocates, and its partner network.Lead or assist with research, writing, copy editing, and development of communications content like eblasts, blogs, press releases, newsletters, talking points, and campaign reports.Organize virtual webinars or in-person briefings for messaging and storytelling and produce reports for internal and external interested stakeholders as needed.Develop communication strategies and multi-channel communication campaigns that optimize engagement with identified audiences.Prepare speeches, talking points, executive presentations, press releases, elevator pitches, and other supporting material as needed.Communications Strategy:
Assist in identifying, developing, and implementing AAJC reach and brand-building initiatives.Assist the VP of Strategic Communications and External Engagement with day-to-day operations including budgeting; staff recruitment, management, and development; and managing consultants and vendors.Collaborate with AAJCs policy and communications teams, and its partner network, to develop persuasive visual and written content, and media-pitch ideas.Support and inform the design and development of content, executive and senior-level communications, and events and convenings.Develop Key Performance Metrics to track effectiveness of various outreach efforts quarterly with a goal of strengthening and improving them.Provide recommendations for new tools, products, or opportunities to present or think about AAJCs work.Collaborate across all AAJC teams to forward AAJCs various efforts.Provide creative solutions to communication challenges raised by AAJC staff and teams.Other duties as assigned.
Fundraising
Collaborate with the development team and provide impactful, meaningful stories and content for donor communications (newsletters, special and annual reports, social/other media, etc.).Co-plan and support annual fundraising efforts, including AAJCs signature fundraising event.Attend meetings with and provide ideas for prospects/donors as requested.
General AAJC Roles
Live and exhibit the Values of AAJC, by contributing to an environment that promotes trust, teamwork, and transparency among staff, board, National Advisory Council, affiliates, and community partners.Contribute to, establish, and follow policies and procedures, including maintenance of confidentiality, to ensure that the principles of AAJC are implemented.Participate in and lead decision-making processes, understand outcomes, and be accountable for decisions made in or affecting their area.Understand the values and principles of AAJC and apply them fully in work responsibilities.Participate in other activities and serve on ad hoc committees as requested.Attend and contribute to AAJC and Board of Directors meetings as requested.Be available to travel and work evenings and weekends as requested.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree required.At least eight years of professional experience in a mission-driven, social impact, non-profit, philanthropy, and/or communications field.Ability to meet internal and external deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment is required.Experience managing communications resources, including internal and external relationships, vendors, and agencies.Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and execution; messaging strategy; public affairs and public relations; content development; writing and editing; project management; presentation development; vendor relations; and budget management.Experience supervising and managing staff members.Experience with and knowledge of Asian American, civil and/or human rights issues desired.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Possess a passion for storytelling on a multitude of civil rights issues and through a variety of communications products.Ability to frame and articulate messages to the media.Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.Strong outreach, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills across diverse groups and various sectors.Strong project and process management, including planning and coordinating skills.Ability to train and facilitate conversations with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.Excellent attention to detail and follow through.Self-starter, able to take initiative and work independently.Knowledgeable in communications tools and channels to amplify and promote AAJC.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, WordPress, social and other media platforms.*** COVID vaccination required. Exemption requests considered on a case-by-case basis. ***
Application Process: Send resume, cover letter, writing sample, and references (well only contact for finalist) to Hiring Manager at hiring@advancingjustice-aajc.org or 1620 L Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20036. Applications with all four items will be considered.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is an equal opportunity employer.
Flexible work from home options available.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:
Employer contribution to 401(k)401(k)Competitive salaryDental insuranceHealth insuranceHome office stipendPaid time offTraining & developmentVision insurance
Organizational Profile: Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC ("AAJC") is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. For more than 30 years, we have served as the leading Asian American voice on civil rights issues in our nations capital fighting for the rights of our communities through policy advocacy, litigation, research, public education, and community engagement.
Based in Washington, DC, Advancing Justice | AAJC is a member of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) affiliation. With our affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Southern California, we work together as equal and independent partners, operate under one name, and strive to speak with one unified and powerful voice to promote justice, empower our communities, bring local and national constituents together, and strengthen our multiracial democracy.
Title:Chief Operating Officer
Reports to:President and Executive Director
Supervises:Vice Presidents
Term: Immediately
Status: Full-time, Exempt Employee, 40 hours/week
Salary:$175,000-$225,000
Location:Washington, DC
This is a unionized organization, and this position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
Position Summary: The Chief Operating Officer is a newly-created position that will work closely with the President and Executive Director, supporting the President and Executive Directors management of the executive team and overseeing the internal operations of the organization. The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for guiding and ensuring accountability for organizational priorities, including through oversight and coordination of the individual departments managed by the Vice Presidents. The Chief Operating Officer also will serve as a sounding board for and provide advice and counsel to the President and Executive Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizational Leadership
Manage day-to-day operations of organization, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with the executive team related to policy, programs, budget, finance, and grants, communicating with the President and Executive Director as appropriate or as requested.
Act as thought partner to and assist the President and Executive Director on all issues related to the organization to ensure implementation of AAJCs mission, strategic plan, and program goals.
Ensure the President and Executive Directors awareness of and involvement in a project or decision-making process at the relevant moment, as informed by day-to-day events and performance.
Lead and engage in regular and/or strategic meeting preparation and follow-up.
Oversee the executive team, regularly communicating with the President and Executive Director regarding that oversight.
Serve as a visible and engaged leader who actively shapes and reinforces the desired organizational culture.
Lead the executive team in nurturing and leveraging cross-departmental relationships.
Guide the executive team and other directors in assessing, formulating, and establishing priorities for key institutional goals.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all teams to optimize workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure timely plan development and project execution, ensuring that plans are fully developed, understood, and a successful path to completion.
Keep the President and Executive Director informed of organizational culture, including staff well-being, project statuses, strategic priorities, opportunities, and challenges.
General AAJC Roles
Build trust, teamwork, and transparency among staff, board, National Advisory Council, affiliates, and community partners.
Manage and enhance AAJCs policies and procedures, including integrity and confidentiality.
Participate in and lead decision-making processes, understand outcomes, and be accountable for decisions made in or affecting their area.
Understand the values and principles of AAJC and apply them fully in work responsibilities.
Participate in other activities and serve on ad hoc committees as requested.
Attend and contribute to AAJC and Board of Directors meetings.
Be available to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree required. JD or advanced degree in business, public administration, organizational management, nonprofit management or a related field highly preferred.
At least 15 years of progressive management experience in non-profit operations and directly related to this position is required.
Broad knowledge and experience in public policy, organizational planning, and management is required.
Ability to meet internal and external deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment is required.
Experience with and knowledge of Asian American, civil and/or human rights issues preferred.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Ability to operationalize vision, think strategically, creatively problem solve, lead change, and exercise exceptional confidentiality, discretion, and judgment.
Able to measure program outcomes and effectiveness using valid metrics.
Skilled in working with diverse groups and harmonizing different viewpoints to achieve a united team and purpose.
Collaborative leadership style, strong people skills, proven ability to manage, coach, and mentor staff, and work collegially with management team members
Ability to make hard decisions as needed to resolve issues and create a path forward.
Application Process
Send a resume, cover letter, short writing sample, and references (we only call for final candidates) to Hiring Manager at hiring@advancingjustice-aajc.org or 1620 L Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20036. Applications with all four items will be considered.
COVID vaccination required. Exemption requests considered on a case-by-case basis.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is an equal opportunity employer.
Flexible work from home options available.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOrganizational Profile: Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC ("AAJC") is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. For 30 years, we have served as the leading Asian American voice on civil rights issues in our nation’s capital – fighting for the rights of our communities through policy advocacy, litigation, research, public education, and community engagement. Based in Washington, DC, Advancing Justice | AAJC is a member of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) affiliation. With our affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Southern California, we work together as equal and independent partners, operate under one name, and strive to speak with one unified and powerful voice to promote justice, empower our communities, bring local and national constituents together, and strengthen our multiracial democracy.
Title: Assistant Director of Strategic CommunicationsReports to: Vice President (VP) of Strategic Communications and External EngagementSupervises: One (1) full-time staff memberTerm: Immediately Status: Full-time, Exempt Employee, 40 hours/week
Salary: $85,000-$95,000Location: Washington, D.C. This is a unionized organization, and this position is not in the collective bargaining unit. Position Description: The Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and External Engagement will be responsible for aspects of strategic communications, including reframing complex AAJC policy, legal, and advocacy advancements into relatable messages and stories about their transformative effect on the lives of vulnerable people. Through change narrative, the Assistant Director will effectively shift the focus from the process employed to its ultimate impact on the individuals and the communities AAJC and its partners serve. The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with relevant staff to identify AAJC initiatives to promote, develop messaging and associated story ideas featuring compelling impacted persons’ experiences, and help determine the best format and the most effective media channels through which to convey them.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning Act as a thought partner to the VP of Strategic Communications and External Engagement to support and implement plans and ideas for AAJC and its various initiatives.Serve as a senior-level mentor and a bridge-builder for AAJC, ensuring collaboration between departments and strengthening partnerships with affiliates and key external partners. In collaboration with the VP of Strategic Communications and External Engagement, coordinate with local partner grantees, affiliate organizations, and coalition partners to effectively raise AAJC’s voice.Supervise the Digital Engagement Associate and collaborate with other members of the strategic communications staff to identify tasks and issue messaging through relevant communications channels.Advance new ideas and innovations that align with AAJC’s mission and strategic plan. Direct Responsibilities Narrative Change/Storytelling:
Develop strategies and ideas for soliciting stories from impacted individuals and collaborate with Policy & Program teams to develop storyline content for each issue area. Craft compelling narratives and editorial content about issues AAJC and its partners are addressing, highlight progress achieved toward them, and issue inspirational calls to action.Work with department teams to develop storyline content and products from impacted individuals who share their story with AAJC. Conduct narrative training for AAJC staff and partners to utilize with different audiences, including impacted individuals. Contribute ideas and craft stories, ways to repurpose existing content through storytelling.Develop narrative change press strategy with the Media Relations Associate.Messaging Development:
Develop message guidance for AAJC, advocates, and its partner network.Lead or assist with research, writing, copy editing, and development of communications content like eblasts, blogs, press releases, newsletters, talking points, and campaign reports.Organize virtual webinars or in-person briefings for messaging and storytelling and produce reports for internal and external interested stakeholders as needed.Develop communication strategies and multi-channel communication campaigns that optimize engagement with identified audiences.Prepare speeches, talking points, executive presentations, press releases, elevator pitches, and other supporting material as needed.Communications Strategy:
Assist in identifying, developing, and implementing AAJC reach and brand-building initiatives. Assist the VP of Strategic Communications and External Engagement with day-to-day operations including budgeting; staff recruitment, management, and development; and managing consultants and vendors.Collaborate with AAJC’s policy and communications teams, and its partner network, to develop persuasive visual and written content, and media-pitch ideas.Support and inform the design and development of content, executive and senior-level communications, and events and convenings.Develop Key Performance Metrics to track effectiveness of various outreach efforts quarterly with a goal of strengthening and improving them. Provide recommendations for new tools, products, or opportunities to present or think about AAJC’s work.Collaborate across all AAJC teams to forward AAJC’s various efforts. Provide creative solutions to communication challenges raised by AAJC staff and teams.Other duties as assigned. Fundraising Collaborate with the development team and provide impactful, meaningful stories and content for donor communications (newsletters, special and annual reports, social/other media, etc.).Co-plan and support annual fundraising efforts, including AAJC’s signature fundraising event. Attend meetings with and provide ideas for prospects/donors as requested. General AAJC Roles Live and exhibit the Values of AAJC, by contributing to an environment that promotes trust, teamwork, and transparency among staff, board, National Advisory Council, affiliates, and community partners.Contribute to, establish, and follow policies and procedures, including maintenance of confidentiality, to ensure that the principles of AAJC are implemented.Participate in and lead decision-making processes, understand outcomes, and be accountable for decisions made in or affecting their area.Understand the values and principles of AAJC and apply them fully in work responsibilities.Participate in other activities and serve on ad hoc committees as requested.Attend and contribute to AAJC and Board of Directors’ meetings as requested.Be available to travel and work evenings and weekends as requested. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree required.At least eight years of professional experience in a mission-driven, social impact, non-profit, philanthropy, and/or communications field.Ability to meet internal and external deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment is required. Experience managing communications resources, including internal and external relationships, vendors, and agencies.Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and execution; messaging strategy; public affairs and public relations; content development; writing and editing; project management; presentation development; vendor relations; and budget management.Experience supervising and managing staff members.Experience with and knowledge of Asian American, civil and/or human rights issues desired. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Possess a passion for storytelling on a multitude of civil rights issues and through a variety of communications products.Ability to frame and articulate messages to the media.Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.Strong outreach, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills across diverse groups and various sectors.Strong project and process management, including planning and coordinating skills.Ability to train and facilitate conversations with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. Excellent attention to detail and follow through. Self-starter, able to take initiative and work independently.Knowledgeable in communications tools and channels to amplify and promote AAJC. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, WordPress, social and other media platforms.*** COVID vaccination required. Exemption requests considered on a case-by-case basis. ***
Application Process: Send resume, cover letter, writing sample, and references (we’ll only contact for finalist) to Hiring Manager at hiring@advancingjustice-aajc.org or 1620 L Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20036. Applications with all four items will be considered. Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is an equal opportunity employer.
