Executive Director

Organization History & Mission

The Min Kwon Center for Community Action was established in 1984 as the Young Korean American Service & Education Center (YKASEC) to meet the needs and concerns of the Korean American community. Since our founding, Min Kwon has played a vital role through grassroots organizing, education, and advocacy initiatives addressing immigration policies, voting rights, and cultural awareness.

Min Kwon places a special emphasis on serving marginalized community members, including youth, seniors, recent immigrants, low-income residents, and limited-English-proficient residents.

Our mission is to empower the Korean American community and work alongside Asian American and immigrant communities to achieve economic and social justice for all. We achieve this mission by raising awareness of immigrant rights, ensuring access to resources and legal services, educating political consciousness and fostering political participation, and mobilizing a collective voice to effect systemic change.

Job Description

The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors and senior leadership to execute the vision and mission of the organization; strengthen, implement, and expand core program work and operations; serve as a key representative to coalition allies, community groups, elected officials, and media; and provide senior leadership for internal oversight, administration, fundraising, and organizational development.

Leadership and Management

• Provide vision and collaborate with the Board of Directors and staff to set the organization’s strategic direction rooted in mission and values.
• Ensure programmatic excellence, rigorous evaluation, and consistent quality across finance, administration, fundraising, communications, and systems.
• Recommend timelines and resources necessary to achieve strategic goals.

Fundraising and Communications

• Oversee all fundraising initiatives, including donor and funder relationship management, grant proposals and reports, and execution of fundraising events such as the annual gala.
• Track grant activity and ensure timely quarterly and annual reports for all grants.
• Ensure a consistent organizational presence and leadership in social media, the website, and other supporter communications.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication with both traditional and non-traditional media outlets representing the organization’s voice.
• Interface directly with media, public and private groups, boards, commissions, and professional associations to advance Min Kwon’s visibility.
• Deliver presentations to groups and individuals to promote the organization’s services and objectives.
• Oversee or directly develop brochures, reports, news releases, and other informational or marketing materials.
• Use external presence and relationships to identify and secure new opportunities and partnerships.

External Leadership & Representation

• Represent Min Kwon publicly, including public speaking, media engagement, and relationship-building with community leaders, advocacy groups, and elected officials.
• Expand and manage external relationships and serve as the primary staff liaison with key stakeholders.
• Work closely with NAKASEC (National Korean American Service & Education Consortium) and its affiliates (c3, c4, PAC):
• Serve as Min Kwon’s primary contact with NAKASEC, maintaining regular and transparent communication.
• Actively participate in NAKASEC ED convenings and strategic discussions.
• Help strengthen the NAKASEC network by being a thought partner and identifying opportunities for collaboration.
• Proactively share relevant information, raise issues, and immediately inform NAKASEC of any legal or organizational actions impacting shared goals.
• Collaborate with NAKASEC to develop, implement, and maintain joint policies and procedures.

Program and Organizational Development

• Lead strategic, operating, and capital planning in alignment with Board policies and organizational mission.
• Monitor Min Kwon’s progress against programmatic, financial, and operational goals.
• Work with staff, Board members, volunteers, and community leaders to strengthen existing programs, integrate activities, and develop new initiatives.

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