We are seeking an organized, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to serve as Community Relations Associate/Manager for SALDEF’s Western Region located in the Greater Los Angeles and Southern California region.
Specific responsibilities for the position include:
Represent the organization and create awareness about its mission, vision and programs in the local Sikh community.
Provide assistance to community members with issues related to the violation of their civil rights in the form of employment discrimination, housing discrimination, workplace harassment, hate crimes, school bullying, etc.
Play a leadership role in fundraising campaigns, meeting with current and potential members and donors, make presentations at fundraising events.
Maintain positive and productive relationships with media, funders, donors, and other organizations.
Representing the organization to the media;
Representing the organization on governmental or nongovernmental organizations and committees;
Conduct Know Your Right forums at gurdwaras, community events and institutions
Give presentations about Sikhs and Sikhism to schools, businesses, government agencies, and elected officials
Represent organization in meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, etc.
Build working relationships with other civil rights and advocacy organizations in the region
Actively participate in coalitions working around or on specific campaigns or issues of interest to the Sikh community
Manage relationships with school districts, state agencies, and community organizations and gurdwaras
Work closely with management staff and development department to identify and secure funding sources to support infrastructure growth and the delivery of programs and services
Implement strategies to recruit, activate, and retain volunteers from various professional and non-professional backgrounds in the region
Becomes active in and represents the organization in professional, state, and community organizations
He/she must be a creative and energetic individual who functions well within a remote team environment.
Timely and appropriate reporting of activity progress, status and updates as directed by supervisor/manager.
Other assigned tasks and delegated responsibilities.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree required, master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in volunteer management, coalition building, program development and implementation, fundraising, and project management,
• Demonstrated success in the provision of community organizing, implementing service programs, and outreach
• Exceptional communications skills – including public speaking experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as a willingness to follow instructions
• Ability to motivate and educate others
• A strong sense of order and organization
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment and handle multiple long and short-term tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to manage and develop long-term virtual relationships
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, self-motivated and able to work independently with excellent follow though skills
• Solid computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office and internet research
• Confidence, poise and enthusiasm
• Ability to travel
Preferred location is greater LA.
Position Type: Exempt
To Apply
Send cover letter (including salary requirements) and resume as attached Word or PDF documents to careers@saldef.org with “Community Relations Manager Search” in the subject line. Please direct all inquiries related to this position to the same email address. Review of resumes will begin immediately upon receipt.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SALDEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Location
Southern California
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