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Are you passionate about creating equitable futures and empowering communities? Are you ready to lead transformative initiatives that drive measurable social impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Your Mission:

As the Vice President of Community Impact, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission by leading our research, quality assurance, public policy, and community engagement efforts. You will be a key member of the Leadership Team, working collaboratively across departments to ensure strategic and cohesive design and implementation of current and future research and community engagement efforts.

About CASL:

The Chinese American Service League is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering and serving the Chinese American population and the broader communities. Established with a rich history spanning several decades, CASL has consistently evolved to address the evolving needs of its constituents while fostering cultural pride, integration, and community development.

For over 45 years, CASL's comprehensive programs have connected families and individuals with the vital support they need: providing an educational and cultural foundation for our children, ensuring our seniors live full and independent lives with dignity, enhancing education and training for tomorrow's workforce, putting immigrants on the pathway to citizenship, securing our community's housing and financial well-being, navigating healthcare systems and wellness resources, and providing equal access to justice. Since our founding, CASL has been rooted in the principles of equity and justice. That legacy continues to shape our efforts today as we strive to champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at all levels of the organization. 

To hear about:

• CASL's history, watch here
• CASL's future, watch here

Your Impact:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to spearhead the development and implementation of our Community Impact Plan. You will oversee the expansion of our research and policy efforts, drive programmatic impact through our Center for Social Impact, and build strong networks that drive measurable change on issues related to social justice and equity.

• Providing strategic leadership in the development and implementation of our comprehensive Community Impact Plan.
• Leading a Change Insight strategy committee to drive partnership and expansion efforts.
• Developing relationships with key stakeholders to support and sustain CASL's Community Impact Plan.
• Driving equitable and ambitious policy and advocacy goals for CASL and the communities we serve.
• Conducting and facilitating research related to community impact strategies.
• Measuring and evaluating community impact achievements through outcome measurement principles and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Community Impact Systems Management: Provide professional leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of components of a comprehensive Community Impact Plan. Lead a Change Insight strategy committee to drive partnership and expansion efforts. Ensure the Community Impact Plan is integrated throughout the organization in an equitable and inclusive format.
• Research, Policy, and Community Planning: Drive equitable and ambitious policy and advocacy goals for CASL and the communities we serve. Conduct, coordinate, and facilitate research related to community impact strategies. Represent CASL in various human service collaborations, committees, and activities related to the Community Impact Plan.
• Outcome Measurement: Achieve and maintain a strong understanding of outcome measurement principles and practice. Implement and utilize data management software tools for outcome measurement. Provide regular data reports to the Senior Vice President of Program Strategy and Program Committee for review.
• Agency Relations: Provide thought leadership and technical assistance to Change Insight® Partners or others in preparing to participate in the community impact process. Develop and maintain relationships with representatives from partner agencies. Have an understanding, or willingness to learn, of immigrant and refugee stories to be able to effectively represent and speak to different historical nuances and contexts.

Requirements:

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Master’s degree in public health, nonprofit management, public policy, or related field required (Ph.D. in evaluation a plus).
• Minimum of ten years in a leadership role in community engagement and impact measurement.
• Knowledgeable about and demonstrates evidence of effective use of data-gathering techniques and research analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-year research projects with varied deliverables.
• Strong, clear, and flexible communication skills with equally strong interpersonal skills.
• Keen understanding of the interconnected nature of social justice issues and their impact on minority communities.
• Excellent English writing, reading, and speaking skills required. Spoken and written knowledge of Chinese and/or Spanish a plus, but not required.
• Ability to attend local community events that would include nights and weekends as well as occasional national travel throughout the year

Why Choose CASL:

Inclusivity: Join an organization that values mutual respect and acceptance, fostering a culture of inclusivity.

Empowerment: Support staff empowerment through skill development and growth opportunities.

Collaboration: Be part of a workplace that thrives on collaboration and teamwork.

Transformation: Envision and realize transformative changes in people, processes, and policies.

Resiliency: Work with a dynamic workforce and model resiliency to achieve collective strengths.

Benefits:

Join CASL and unlock a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones. As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy a range of options tailored to your needs: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage; Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA); Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance; Voluntary Worksite Benefits, Pet Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

Additionally, our holiday schedule, effective immediately upon employment, includes 

New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Chinese New Year, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Thanksgiving, the Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day along with PTO.

Join Us and Make a Difference:

Join us at CASL, where together, we create a brighter future for our community.

At CASL, we believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive success. If you're excited about the opportunity but unsure if you meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to submit your application. Our company culture thrives on the unique talents and experiences that each individual brings to the table. We're looking for the right fit, and that goes beyond a checklist of qualifications. Join us in shaping a dynamic and inclusive team where your skills and contributions truly matter.

CASL is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.