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AAPI Equity Alliance (AAPI Equity) is seeking an experienced Communications Coordinator to support a comprehensive strategic communications program to advance the Stop the Hate program. Reporting to the Stop the Hate Project Director, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for all communications activities for the Stop the Hate program, including managing daily communications activities, media relations and roundtables, social media and digital platforms, website updates, and content development.

The Communications Coordinator will interface with AAPI Equity’s staff, the Stop the Hate team, partner organizations, and vendors. There may be opportunities to engage on AAPI Equity’s wider strategic communications work and on AAPI Equity’s initiatives, including Stop AAPI Hate; health-related and domestic violence prevention initiatives; and civic engagement programs such as voter engagement and redistricting.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent written, oral, and organizational skills and is experienced in communications strategy, community engagement and project management in a nonprofit environment. Experience and knowledge of issues impacting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and current events is essential. This is an opportunity to work with a small, close-knit team in a values and mission-driven environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications Strategy

1. Implement a comprehensive strategic communications plan designed to increase understanding and awareness of the Stop the Hate program and its partner grantees among target audiences
2. Promote and manage the Stop the Hate brand through multiple channels and platforms
3. Update the www.stopthehateca.org website, as needed
4. Develop a storybank including stories from the work of our Stop the Hate partner organizations 
5. Build a culture of storytelling and communications across the program and partners
6. Manage media roundtables, including preparatory coordination and follow-up
7. Develop and implement media and digital media strategy, including media outreach, digital marketing, social media, and website
8. Develop strategies to measure impact, influence, and reach of communications activities
9. Identify, and maintain knowledge of industry trends and issues and best practices in communications for the nonprofit field and policy organizations
10. Manage AAPI Equity’s Stop the Hate mailing lists and stakeholder communications

Media Relations and Social Media

1. Work with the Senior Communications Specialist and media relations consultant to develop and implement media relations strategy
2. Manage creation of press kits, media pitching, interview preparation
3. Develop and leverage media relationships, coordinate media requests, identify new

opportunities including placement of news stories, op-eds digital, broadcast and radio coverage

1. Maintain editorial calendar and manage social/digital media strategy across all platforms,

including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, blog, newsletters

1. Coordinate media tracking and analysis

Content Management

1. Writer and editor for external communications (e.g., remarks, messaging, talking points, presentation decks), including drafts for the Stop the Hate team as needed
2. Develop and manage the production of communication collateral, liaison with website developer
3. Create and implement email content to diverse audiences including Stop the Hate grantee partners, community leaders, and policymakers

Skills and Abilities

• Experience and knowledge of issues impacting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and current events is essential.
• Well-organized, self-directed, highly motivated, ability to work independently and in a team, and handle multiple tasks. Ease at managing competing demands and determining top priorities independently
• True team player with excellent teamwork and collaboration skills; willing to support team members as needed across the organization for high-priority projects or events 
• Strong analytical, research, and verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on an ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences using multiple mediums
• Solid background in information technology, including proficiency in MS Office and G- Suite, graphic design software, and social media platforms
• Ability to work flexible hours which include some evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of cultural norms and nuances affecting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities
• Willingness to engage with diverse AAPI communities and faith-based groups
• Understanding of AAPI issues and concerns
• Professional conduct and ability to abide by confidentiality and HIPAA rules
• Reflective and a life-long learner
• Strong work ethic and high level of integrity

To Apply

Candidates should send an email to Kiran Bhalla, Project Director, at kbhalla@aapiequityalliance.org and Darin Tokunaga, Director of Finance & Administration, at dtokunaga@aapiequityalliance.org with the subject line “AAPI Equity Alliance Communications Coordinator STH - [Your Name]”. The email should attach, in one PDF (do not send separate PDFs), the following items:

• Cover letter (1-2 pages) 
• Resume (1-2 pages)
• Writing sample (3-5 pages)
• References (2-3)

In your cover letter, please describe an example of one of the following: 1) how you’ve developed relationships to provide communications support for a large number of organizations or people, 2) when you conducted a series of interviews with the goal of creating a story bank; or 3) when you’ve pitched stories of community-based organization work to media outlets.

Candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP as applications will be reviewed and decisions will be made on a rolling basis.

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.