The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is a non-profit, non-partisan, educational organization dedicated to increasing participation of individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage at all levels of the political process, from community service to elected office.

Founded in 1995, APAICS was created to promote, support and conduct non-partisan education and informational activities, research and programs designed to effectively enhance and increase the participation of the Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) community in the democratic process at the national, state and local levels.

As more APIA's participate in all facets of government life as elected and appointed officials, APAICS's vision for a full and equal presence for our community in public life continues to gain momentum. The APIA community is advancing up the political ladder. Ready to lead the APIA community into the 21st century, APAICS is the torchbearer for an ambitious agenda of political empowerment, candidate training and coalition building. Additional information on APAICS is available at www.apaics.org.

The Position

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Assistant to the Executive Director is responsible for the organization’s administrative and financial functions, directs the Summer Internship Program, assists the Executive Director with fundraising activities, and manages special events.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

· Manage administrative and financial functions of office, i.e. preparing checks, create financial reports, prepare budgets, and work with auditor.

· Ensure non-profit organizational compliance.

· Manage external communications, i.e. press releases, "This Week at APAICS" e-mail bulletins, and regular meetings.

· Maintain website.

· Direct Summer Internship Program. Organize application review process. Develop educational program. Monitor interns.

· Assist with fundraising, i.e. write grant proposals and research prospective donors.

· Coordinate special events including annual Gala Dinner.

· Supervise office interns.

Perform other job related duties and special projects as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Outlook), Peachtree accounting software, and Dreamweaver web design software.
Experience with financial management and budgets.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and written.
Ability to work with a wide range of constituents including elected officials.
Well-organized and detail oriented.
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in management, public policy, or public administration desired.
Occasional travel required.
Familiarity with the Asian Pacific Islander American communities required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay commensurate with experience
Health benefits
Paid vacation and holidays

HOW TO APPLY

Send a resume with cover letter outlining experience and working knowledge.
Send names and contact numbers of two professional references.
Submit a 2-page writing sample.

MAIL TO:

APAICS Search
1001 Connecticut Ave., NW #835
Washington, DC 20036

Or Fax to: 202-296-9236
Or Email to: apaics@apaics.org with "Assistant to Exec Dir" in subject line.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2005 or until filled.