What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program & Communications Organizer position at National Korean American Service & Education Consortium?
Type : Full-Time Position, Hybrid, Non-Exempt
Location : Chicago, IL or Washington DC area (DMV area)
Annual Salary Range : $55,000 – $60,000
Supervisor : NAKASEC Communications Manager
About NAKASEC
The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) is a leading Asian
American immigrant justice organization advocating for systemic change at the local, state, and federal
levels. NAKASEC is a network of affiliate grassroots community-based organizations in six states (IL,
NY / NJ, PA, TX, and VA) and a national staff. Our mission is to organize Korean and Asian Americans to
achieve social, racial, and economic justice.
NAKASEC sees communications as a critical component of organizing and seeks a Program &
Communications Organizer who can bring forth creative ideas, create and deliver engaging content
across digital platforms, provide accessible political education, and expand our base by building our
online following. The Program & Communications Organizer will report to NAKASEC’s
Communications Manager.
NAKASEC’s national office is located in Chicago, IL, with team members working both in Chicago and
remotely in other cities; the Program & Communications Organizer position can be located in Chicago,
Los Angeles, Washington DC area, or near a NAKASEC affiliate office. The staff member is expected
to work in the office at least two days a week if they are based in Chicago, Washington DC area or near
an affiliate office. NAKASEC staff are represented by the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and
the Program & Communications Organizer is a member of the group of employees represented by the
Union. Salary and benefits are subject to union bargaining.
Major Responsibilities
Online Community Building and Management
- Grow NAKASEC’s base across digital platforms including email, text, and social media through engaging content and digital relationship-building.
- Create and manage digital campaigns and online organizing opportunities that advance NAKASEC’s mission.
- Lead the promotion and coverage of NAKASEC network events, programs, and activities through our platforms.
- Support the development and execution of virtual programming including webinars, lives, online meetings, and others of 2-100 people.
- Manage and maintain NAKASEC’s digital tools including email, SMS broadcast, peer-to-peer texting, social media, and websites.
- Respond to relevant queries on NAKASEC’s online platforms, and connect inquiries with local affiliates.
- Archive and organize digital content and data across platforms.
- Make meaning of platform data, and create and act on recommendations for improvements and experiments toward organizational objectives.
Digital Content Development
Other Responsibilities
Experience & Skills Needed :
NAKASEC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, queer, and non-binary folx are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000
