Chinese Community Outreach Coordinator

The MinKwon Center for Community Action is seeking a dedicated and talented individual to serve as a Chinese Community Outreach Coordinator.   The Chinese Community Outreach Coordinator will work directly with low- and middle-income clients from the Chinese American community in need of public benefits, tax filing assistance, and immigration services, as well as with other staff on the implementation of various Social Services programs with minimal supervision.

Organization History & Mission

The MinKwon Center for Community Action was established in 1984 to meet the needs and concerns of the Korean American community.  Since our founding, we have made a profound presence through various grassroots organizing, education, and advocacy initiatives that address important community issues, including immigration policies at the national, state and city levels, voter rights, and cultural awareness.  The MinKwon Center places a special emphasis on meeting the needs of our marginalized community members, including youth, elderly, recent immigrants, low-income residents, and limited-English-proficient residents.

 

Job Description

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

~Conduct client screenings, intakes, and case assessments to determine what type of aid is needed
~Manage routine client communications and client database
~Help Clients complete public benefit applications, immigration applications, and tax returns
~Research and Prepare and conduct educational community workshops and outreach on public benefits, taxes, and other important legal and social issues
~Create and translate “know-your-rights” fact sheets and other educational materials
~Coordinate media activities to raise awareness of organizational programs and events through the ethnic Chinese-language press
~Provide in-language capacity and assistance to other staff as needed
~Participate in organization-wide events as appropriate

 

Job Requirements

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of the following:

~Fluency in English and Chinese Mandarin is required; additional proficiency in other Chinese dialects is a plus (particularly Cantonese, Wenzhou, and Fuzhou dialects).
~Interest and experience in working with the Asian American community and social justice issues
~Excellent oral and written communication skills
~Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently with minimal supervision
~Bachelor’s degree required
~At least two years work experience at a nonprofit social service or community outreach agency is required
~Some experience in conducting community workshops, case management, supervising trainees, and knowledge of immigration and welfare benefits is required.
~Strong commitment to public service

 

The MinKwon Center will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  Due to the high volume of applications, the MinKwon Center will only contact applicants who have been selected for an interview.

 

To apply, please MAIL a copy of your cover letter and resume to:

MinKwon Center for Community Action
Attn: Yoon Ji Kim
136-19 41st Avenue Fl. 3
Flushing, NY 11355

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