Multidisciplinary

PROGRAM MANAGER

April 2023

(Full-time, Exempt, At-Will)

Job Description:

OACC is looking to expand the current part-time program position with a full-time Program Manager (PM), recovering from reduced in-person program activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The PM is responsible for creating multicultural and intergenerational educational programs and exhibitions for Oakland and Bay Area communities. The position reports directly to the Executive Director (ED) and will represent OACC in the community while promoting the organization’s mission, vision and core values. PM manages a team of program & communications staff and interns, and volunteers.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

Program Management and Strategic Development (60%)

• Develop strategic direction for OACC programming and partnership with support from the Executive Director and the Board Program Committee
• Manage program team to plan, coordinate, and implement all OACC programs which include Exhibitions, Festivals, Community Outreach, Classes/Workshops, and Talks & Presentations
• Develop and engage in cross-cultural partnerships with local artists and nonprofit partners to present content-driven programs and events
• Monitor and oversee various program budgets under the direction of the Executive Director
   

Communications and Marketing (15%)

• Oversee marketing and outreach efforts for programs and exhibitions by engaging in public relations and creating and disseminating content on forums such as public media, the OACC website, social media, online event posting, and program flyers and posters
• Oversee digitally archive OACC’s events, projects, performances, & exhibitions with photos and videos made them available online when possible
• Support ENewsletter production with program information and provide timely information and program descriptions to webmaster to update OACC’s website
   

Grantwriting and Reporting (10%)

• Support Grant Management and Grantwriting with program data and statistics and provide accurate report for funders
   

Recruiting and Supervising Staff (10%)

• Recruit, train and supervise program staff, interns, and volunteers
   

Other (5%)

• Represent OACC in various community engagement activities and meetings
• Other duties as assigned by ED

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3+ years of art & cultural programming experience
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
• Connected to the Oakland and East Bay community of artists, businesses and organizations
• Self-starter to develop new leads, detail-oriented, organized, analytic and self-motivated
• Personable and professional with clients, parents and other staff.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills required.
• Culturally sensitive/competent to the Asian and Pacific Islander community
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and Box. Knowledge of Adobe Suite or Canva.
• Light physical demands (i.e. spending hours listening and talking; working on the computer and phone; driving to appointments and events; lifting light pieces of equipment and materials; and occasionally working long days, nights or weekends).

PLUSES: 

• An interest in Asian culture and arts 
• Master’s Degree in Arts, Art History, Art Administration or related field, or its equivalent experience

Salary, Benefits and Terms:
Status: Full-time and exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 

Start date: June, 2023
Reports To: Executive Director
Salary and benefits: $62,500-70,000 annually (commensurate with experience), healthcare and parking allowance, 403(b) company match (up to 3%, after one year of employment)

To apply: Submit cover letter summarizing interest, qualifications and experience along with a current resume via email to info@oacc.cc or mail to:

Oakland Asian Cultural Center
388 Ninth Street, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607

Oakland Asian Cultural Center does not discriminate against its community participants, employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental condition, ability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or any other impermissible basis.

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

(At-Will, Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt Position)

2023

Job Description:

The Development Manager (DM) is responsible for generating OACC’s contributed income by designing, executing, and managing fundraising strategies, including the grant procurement program, Annual Giving campaigns, individual giving and special events. Overall, the DM will also assist in OACC’s earned income to maximize revenues through relationship development. The position reports directly to the Executive Director (ED), and will represent OACC in the community, while promoting the organization’s mission, vision and core values.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

Fundraising and Development

• Develop and implement fund development strategies for annual giving campaign, corporate giving and sponsorship development
• Write, edit and review grant application and prepare the application for submission
  Prepare timely and accurate reports (such as Annual Report, statistical and narrative) for submission to funders, ED and Board of Directors
• Develop and help identify new public and private grant funding opportunities
• Support annual budget development and monitor revenues and spending
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors and funders
• Manage the annual fundraising events and targeted donor cultivation events in collaboration with ED and staff
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to funders, ED and Board
• Develop marketing collateral related to fundraising in collaboration with ED and staff
• Other duties as assigned by ED

Earned Revenue & Business Development

• Oversee Facilities and Rentals staff and develop earned revenue goals and strategies
• Oversee marketing efforts for facilities rental program in collaboration with ED
   

General Administration

• Support ED in other areas of OACC operations, as needed
• Recruit, train and supervise development assistants, interns, and volunteers
• Develop and manage the Development Department budget and monitor revenue and expenses

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 – 5 years of nonprofit development, foundation relation or grant writing experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills; excellent communication skills (via phone, email and in-person) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
• Familiarity with donor management systems such as LiveImpact, NEON or Raiser’s Edge
• Connected to the Oakland and East Bay community (charitable foundations, corporations) philanthropic community.
• Self-starter to develop new leads, detail-oriented, organized, analytical and self-motivated
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Culturally sensitive/competent to serve the API and BIPOC community.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and Box. Experience using office equipment, including printers and phone system. Knowledge of Adobe Suite or Canva, a plus.
• Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive company information.
• Light physical demands (i.e. spending hours listening and talking; working on the computer and phone; driving to appointments and events; lifting light pieces of equipment and materials; and occasionally working long days, nights or weekends).
• Capacity to work from home or in-office.

Preferred: 

• Bilingual – English – any Asian language
• An interest in APIA culture and arts 
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications or related field, or its equivalent experience

Salary, Benefits and Terms:
Status: Part-time or flexible schedule will be considered
Reports To: Executive Director
Salary and benefits: Salary commensurate with experience, plus monthly healthcare stipend, parking allowance, 403(b) plan and a company match (match eligible after 1 year of employment)

To apply: Submit a cover letter summarizing interest, qualifications and experience along with a current resume via email to info@oacc.cc or mail to:

Oakland Asian Cultural Center
388 Ninth Street, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607

Oakland Asian Cultural Center does not discriminate against its community participants, employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental condition, ability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other impermissible basis.

COVID-19 precautions

Masks are strongly encouraged and appreciated while inside the OACC facility.  OACC provides HEPA filter air purifiers and MERV 13 HVAC systems to help reduce airborne contaminants including viruses and allergens.  All common areas are sanitized regularly.