Management Associate

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.

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.

• Coordinate and support the organization’s annual fundraising activities
• Liaise with and cultivate potential donors
• Track prospect and donor information
• Maintain and update related data base
• Prepare for donor/funder meetings with required research
• Track and classify donations
• Develop and translate fundraising materials in English and Chinese

• Manage organization web site, social media, traditional media, and newsletters
• Gather, organize, and present contents for media update
• Author and translate press releases, media advisory, and other marketing materials in English and Chinese
• Represent CMP in occasional community and public activities
• Assist/lead in organizing, coordinating, and implementing special events including: fundraisers, cultivation opportunities, press conferences, promotion/marketing events, etc.
• Collaborate with program staff in organizing specific outreach and program related events

• Provide support in Board and Committee processes including taking meeting minutes
• Assist and participate in organization outreach activities
• Provide support in direct client contacts and other program service activities
• Support leadership staff in exploring/seeking new opportunities and piloting new initiatives
• Identify and potentially responsible for or support startup/pilot initiatives
• Develop volunteer opportunities and cultivate volunteer involvement
• Coordinate volunteer and internship activities
• Other duties as assigned

• Excellent people skills and works well with people of various background and styles
• Excellent verbal communications skills and demonstrated writing and editing skills
• Computer proficient, minimally with Microsoft Office suite, and ability to learn new software applications and online tools
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English and Chinese Mandarin (Additional ability to understand and speak Cantonese preferred)
• Must be an independent self-starter who is creative, curious, inquisitive, and a resourceful problem solver
• Must be proficient in use of mainstream social media.
  
  Proven ability to use Asian ethnic oriented social media a plus
• Flexible work schedule with some evening and occasional weekend hours

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to ensure systematic stewardship of donors/funders and follow through on projects
• Basic track record in producing persuasive written materials and successful in-person solicitations
• Graphic design skills and/or photography skills a plus
• Vibrant, dynamic personality with energy and passion in CMP’s mission area and target community

• Proactive work style with ability to initiate a conversation and quickly assess as well as identify key talking points
• Strong organizational, analytical, creative, and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, set, meet, and follow through deadlines and manage strict timelines
• Eagerness to learn about nonprofit management and operations

• $40,000 - $45,000 per annum depending on experience
• Health & dental benefits with generous paid leaves
• Opportunity to join a mission oriented career path and build a strong foundation toward non-profit management work