Civic Engagement Coordinator (Full-time)

Posted by SEAMAAC on July 21, 2020

SEAMAAC welcomes applications for the position of Civic Engagement Coordinator. SEAMAAC is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, with the mission “To support and serve immigrants and refugees and other politically, socially and economically marginalized communities as they seek to advance the condition of their lives in the United States.” SEAMAAC envisions a strong and unified society, where immigrants and refugees work alongside other Americans to build shared political, economic and social power. We envision a community where the contributions of each generation of Americans, whether Native to this land, immigrant, or brought against their will, are equally acknowledged, valued and embraced, and where all people live whole, healthy lives with joy and dignity.

Primary Responsibilities:
The Civic Engagement Coordinator position is central to ensuring SEAMAAC’s mission of ensuring that marginalized communities of politically, socially and economically supported. This position manages SEAMAAC’s non-partisan Civic Engagement Program. This position plans and coordinates SEAMAAC’s Civic Engagement Program, which is focused on engagigng Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the electoral process.

The Coordinator will coordinate program activiites including voter registration, voter education, Get Out the Vote, and voter protection around the November 2020 elections; and Census 2020 efforts. The Coordinator is responsible for managing project data, quality and content. The Coordinator supervises approximately 3 Field Canvassers, recruits and trains Civic Engagement volunteers, and mobilizes staff, volunteers, and community leaders around Program Activities. Additinally, this position manages recruitment and start-up trainings for new partner organizations. The Coordinator will plan and facilitate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Subgrantee Table meetings, support the Director with sub-grantee contract implementation, provide technical assistance to sub-grantees, attend and participate in Pennsylvania Voice statewide partnership meetings, and engage in national AAPI Civic Engagement activities. Additional responsibilities include assisting with agency and administrative tasks.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree in Political Science, Urban Studies & Planning, Social Policy, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of social service program coordination and supervision experience required.

Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.

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Interested applicants should submit a resume and detailed cover letter to employment@seamaac.org.