Founded in 1973, OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APA) in the United States. Originally founded as the Organization of Chinese Americans, OCA was the first APA organization to establish a national headquarters in Washington D.C. OCA has over 80 chapters and college affiliates nationwide. OCA employs 13 staff at the national headquarters.

OCA's goals are:

• to advocate for social justice, equal opportunity and fair treatment;
• to promote civic participation, education, and leadership;
• to advance coalitions and community building; and
• to foster cultural heritage.

OCA takes no collective position on the politics of any foreign country, but instead focuses on the welfare and civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States.

THE POSITION: The Deputy Director (DD) primarily assists the Executive Director with the day-to-day operations of the National OCA office. The DD also may be called upon to support the ED with the ED’s responsibilities to articulate and execute OCA’s vision, strategic direction and programs; to give reports to the OCA President and Executive Council; and, to provide regular reports to OCA’s National Board and Business Advisory Council.

The DD position reports directly to the Executive Director. In turn, the DD has direct reports, supervising seven staff to run OCA’s programs and events, to engage in coalition building, and to support 80 chapters and college affiliates. Additionally, the DD coordinates with the project manager of six other staff to administer the Gates Millennium Scholars program.

DUTIES: The Deputy Director (DD) will manage OCA’s internal operations, including its programs (education, scholarship, advocacy, internship) and events, membership services, administration (office management, accounting and finance), personnel management, media outreach and marketing. Moreover, the DD will provide support to the ED with fundraising efforts, including a major capital campaign. The DD may also fill in for the ED representing OCA in its external relations, i.e., coalition activities, public speaking events and communications with funders and other OCA stakeholders.

The DD’s main responsibilities include the following:

• To directly supervise 13 staff, 3 consultants and up to 25 summer interns in the planning and execution of OCA’s programs and major events
• To supervise staff in the growth and development of OCA’s fundraising efforts, including a capital campaign
• To work with the ED and Personnel Committee to develop and refine human resource practices, including attracting, retaining, and developing employees, interns, and volunteers as well as administering performance evaluations
• To manage all aspects of office management and accounting and finance
• To assess and elevate the quality of OCA’s operations, build its infrastructure and develop management practices
• To serve as a liaison to the Executive Council, National Board, chapter members and the Business Advisory Council
• To manage special projects
• To attend to other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND:

• At least 4 - 5 years work experience in a progressive environment, preferably serving the Asian Pacific Americans (APA) community as part of its constituency
• Familiarity with APA social justice issues
• Previous management experience supervising 5-10 staff
• Strong organizational and planning skills simultaneously managing multiple and varied programs, events, projects and services
• Previous office management skills dealing with contracts, leases, vendors, etc.
• Fundraising experience with corporations and particularly with private foundations
• Customer service orientation to serve members, chapters, board members and funders in a professional manner and respond to requests on a timely basis.
• Excellent writing, oral and interpersonal communications a must. Journalism/media background and/or public speaking experience are plusses.
• Past responsibilities with fiscal management, strategic planning and legal compliance are pluses.
• Experience with major event planning
• Knowledge of non-profit governance standards and best practices
• Knowledge in fundraising web tools, Power Point, Excel, Filemaker. Knowledge of Quark, Pagemaker, Access and other similar software a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree. Graduate degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or related fields a plus.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong commitment to and passion for OCA’s mission
• Knowledge and ability to lead, manage, motivate and mentor people
• Aptitude to organize, prioritize and multi-task different programs and events; to set organizational and staff goals and measure progress; to problem solve; and to use creative means to stretch scarce resources.
• Must have strong initiative, high energy, and keen ability to troubleshoot
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build strong relationships with individuals and coalitions
• Ability to work in growing and fast paced office.
• Willingness and flexibility to work long hours and to travel

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Health & dental insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays

LOCATION: OCA National Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

TIMELINE: Applications considered on a rolling basis. Position is open until appropriate candidate is identified. Start date is immediate.

The Organization of Chinese Americans is an equal opportunity employer.

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample(s), and references outlining experience and skills via email to the address below.