Arena · 1 day ago
Asian American Power Network: Network Manager/Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expArena is the organization behind the Asian American Power Network, seeking a Network Manager/Director to lead and maintain core relationships with Anchor organization staff. This role involves ensuring Anchors receive tailored support to strengthen their electoral and base-building work through proactive engagement, capacity-building, and strategic leadership.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted partner for all Anchor organizations, building strong, consistent relationships with staff at all levels
Maintain regular, proactive communication to understand Anchor needs, challenges, and opportunities in real time
Serve as the internal advocate for unique Anchor organizations’ needs
Ensure Anchors are receiving necessary national movement news, resources, and opportunities through regular updates and clips
Monitor trends & challenges across states; intake and assess support needs; and proactively recommend, develop, and coordinate timely connections to relevant trainings, resources, peer supports, data, and technical assistance - both internally and with external partners
Provide individualized support, strategic review, small-group coaching, and network-wide trainings in response to identified needs
Support Anchors & EDs in developing research plans to support data-driven messaging and strategy; support Anchors to adjust electoral plans according to research findings
Provide extra strategic capacity for Anchor electoral programming, including GOTV
Design and facilitate 3+ in-person Anchor convening spaces per year; monthly virtual professional development/political education sessions for Anchor organizations, and discussion forums/working groups as needed
Using adult learning principles, facilitate effective, rigorous learning spaces with high engagement, clear learning outcomes, and meaningful cross-organizational connection
Organize Anchor exchange opportunities (site visits, shadowing opportunities), document key learnings, debriefs, and follow-up actions
Lead virtual Slack space, developing a network-wide culture of celebration, support, and rigor by facilitating ongoing virtual connection
Collaborate with Data Director to ensure Anchors have access to the data, tools, platforms, ad technical services required for effective electoral & organizing work
Collaborate with Data Director and Executive Director to advise Anchors on data-driven strategy and adjustments through election season
Provide strategic leadership for the overall Anchor support model and learning agenda
Supervise and support staff or contractors contributing to network programming
Own or co-manage the network program budget in partnership with the Executive Director
Help assess long-term network needs and inform organizational strategy and growth
Qualification
Required
Experience designing, facilitating, and managing trainings, convenings, or cohort-style learning spaces with adult & hands-on, experiential learning principles- both virtual and in person
Minimum 2+ years of leadership managing state-based, on-the-ground organizing, within civic engagement, base-building, or electoral programs
Strong relationship-building skills across multiple organizations, teams, and geographies: able to build trust quickly
Alignment with AAPN's mission and values and commitment to social, economic, and racial justice
Exceptional project management and coordination skills, with the ability to juggle many moving pieces across multiple organizations and stakeholders, and follow through
Enjoys being a 'connector,' able to assess needs and respond quickly and follow through by connecting anchors to the right tools, trainers, and resources
Clear, effective communicator - both written and verbal
Experience and comfort facilitating conversations and trainings with 5 to 100 attendees, both virtual and in person
Organized, systems-minded, and able to build processes for tracking anchor needs, touchpoints, and follow up
Deep commitment to state-based power building and supporting leaders doing on the ground work
Collaborative, service-oriented mindset, with a willingness to 'figure it out' and be the go-to person for Anchor needs
Ability to work independently & remotely, and ability to travel domestically for Anchor site visits 8-12 times a year
4+ years of experience leading programs within civic engagement, organizing, base-building, or electoral work
At least 2+ years of full-time staff management experience, including supervision, coaching, and performance support
Experience overseeing or managing program or departmental budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and aligning spending with program goals
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-organizational initiatives and serve as a senior thought partner to organizational leadership
Preferred
Experience working with Asian American organizations, coalitions, or communities
Experience working across multi-entity structures (c3, c4, PACs), with experience developing and executing strategy, program, and coordination across entities
Familiarity with the AAPN ecosystem or Anchor organizations
Background in adult learning, leadership development, or coaching
Experience with data tools commonly used in electoral/organizing work (VAN, PDI, EveryAction, etc)
Company
Arena
Arena brings together, trains, and supports the next generation of candidates and campaign workers.
2-10 employees
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