Management Associate

Organization Description

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Chinatown Manpower Project, Inc. (CMP) is a nonprofit organization with a 55-year history of supporting immigrants and refugees in achieving gainful employment and self-employment. CMP promotes economic self-sufficiency and career advancement by helping individuals build job skills, educational credentials, leadership abilities, and entrepreneurship opportunities. The organization works with diverse communities while maintaining a strong track record of service to the Asian American community. CMP partners with employers, educators, and community organizations to connect participants with meaningful career pathways and resources. Its mission-driven environment offers team members the opportunity to contribute directly to community impact and social mobility.

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Position Description

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Reporting to the executive director, the Management Associate is a junior management level position responsible for supporting the organization’s fundraising and special event efforts as well as managing its communication & marketing activities. It also provides administrative, programmatic, and operational support, and may help to pilot new initiatives.

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Responsibilities

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Fundraising

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·       Coordinate and support the organization’s annual fundraising activities

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·       Liaise with and cultivate potential donors

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·       Track prospect and donor information

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·       Maintain and update related data base

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·       Prepare for donor/funder meetings with required research

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·       Track and classify donations

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·       Develop and translate fundraising materials in English and Chinese

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Communications & Marketing

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·       Manage organization web site, social media, traditional media, and newsletters

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·       Gather, organize, and present contents for media update

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·     Author and translate press releases, media advisory, and other marketing materials in English and Chinese

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·       Represent CMP in occasional community and public activities

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Event planning

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·   Assist/lead in organizing, coordinating, and implementing special events including: fundraisers, cultivation opportunities, press conferences, promotion/marketing events, etc.

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·       Collaborate with program staff in organizing specific outreach and program related events

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Operational & Management Support

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·       Provide support in Board and Committee processes including taking meeting minutes

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·       Assist and participate in organization outreach activities

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·       Provide support in direct client contacts and other program service activities

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·       Support leadership staff in exploring/seeking new opportunities and piloting new initiatives

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·       Identify and potentially responsible for or support startup/pilot initiatives

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·       Develop volunteer opportunities and cultivate volunteer involvement

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·       Coordinate volunteer and internship activities

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·       May supervise program interns, summer workers, or volunteers

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·       Some departmental/program/project budget planning

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Other duties as assigned

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Candidate Qualifications

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Minimum Requirement

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·       Minimum a bachelor’s degree

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·       Excellent people skills and works well with people of various background and styles

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·       Excellent verbal communications skills and demonstrated writing and editing skills

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·    Computer proficient, minimally with Microsoft Office suite, and ability to learn new software applications and online tools

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·    Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English and Chinese Mandarin (Additional ability to understand and speak Cantonese preferred)

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·       Must be an independent self-starter who is creative, curious, inquisitive, and a resourceful problem solver

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·       Must be proficient in use of mainstream social media. Proven ability to use Asian ethnic oriented social media a plus

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·       Full-time on-site work schedule

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·       Flexible work schedule with some evening and occasional weekend hours

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Preferred Skills

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·    Ability to work independently and as part of a team to ensure systematic stewardship of donors/funders and follow through on projects

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·       Basic track record in producing persuasive written materials and successful in-person solicitations

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·       Graphic design skills and/or photography skills a plus

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·       Vibrant, dynamic personality with energy and passion in CMP’s mission area and target community

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Soft Skills

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·     Proactive work style with ability to initiate a conversation and quickly assess as well as identify key talking points

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·       Strong organizational, analytical, creative, and interpersonal abilities

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·     Ability to coordinate multiple projects, set, meet, and follow through deadlines and manage strict timelines

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·       Eagerness to learn about nonprofit management and operations

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Compensation

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·      $40,000 - $45,000 per annum depending on experience

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·      Health & dental benefits with generous paid leaves

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·    Opportunity to join a mission oriented career path and build a strong foundation toward non-profit management work

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To Apply

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Send resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format to hr@cmpny.org. Subject line “Management Associate”

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