Executive Associate

Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach • San Francisco, CA

392d • $47,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Executive Associate at Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach (API Legal Outreach) plays a crucial role in supporting the Executive Director and assisting with various development and legal support tasks. This position is dedicated to serving underserved Asian and Pacific Islander communities and BIPOC communities in the Greater Bay Area, focusing on social justice issues. The role involves interaction with diverse stakeholders and representation of the organization in various settings, emphasizing a commitment to social justice and community service.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience as an administrative or executive associate, preferably in a non-profit or legal setting
• Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support including scheduling, communication, and coordination of meetings and events
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders including clients, staff, and community partners
• Competence in using office software and tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, with an understanding of the needs of Asian and Pacific Islander communities and BIPOC communities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, Legal Studies, or a related field
• Experience in legal case management, including client intake, data entry, and reporting
• Proven track record of assisting with development activities such as fundraising, grant applications, and event planning
• Strong skills in IT troubleshooting and managing office technology resources
• Experience in media and community relations, public education, social media management, and outreach work
• Ability to provide oral and written translation for clients, if applicable
• Fluency in Japanese and/or a relevant Asian or Pacific Islander language is highly desirable to assist with client communication and translation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Director with development and legal case related tasks, providing full range of legal clerical and support services for cases
• Provide communications with clients and case contacts
• Perform client intake including gathering information on legal problems and client demographic information
• Provide oral and written translation for clients, if applicable
• Assist with data entry and reporting including recording work on Legal Server
• Assist with fundraising work including grant applications, donation solicitation, and events
• Assist with media and community relations, public education, social media and outreach work
• Other office related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Commitment to affirmative action
• Encouragement of applications from diverse backgrounds including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, and individuals with arrest or conviction records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED