NAVASA
Silver Spring, Maryland
Salary: $60-80K or Commensurate with Experience.
To apply, forward resume and cover letter to:
Mr. Duc Duong, Chair, ED Search Committee
ducduong@comcast.net
THE OPPORTUNITY:
NAVASA (National Alliance of Vietnamese American Service Agencies) is a national membership organization whose membership is comprised of community-based (CBOs) and faith-based organizations (FBOs) throughout the US. The mission of the organization is to improve social and economic justice in the Vietnamese communities throughout the country.
NAVASA achieves its mission by implementing three key strategies: (1) Building organizational capacity of Vietnamese-led community-based organizations (CBOs) and faith-based organizations (FBOs), (2) Developing a new generation of non-profit leaders, and (3) Increasing funding support for Vietnamese CBOs and FBOs. NAVASA is funded by grants from governments, foundations and corporations.
This is a leadership opportunity with the potential to profoundly influence the empowerment of the Vietnamese community in the US. Appointed by, and answering to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for providing the overall strategic direction, management and leadership for the organization. S/he is also responsible for the overall performance and financial health of NAVASA and will play a key role in the development and execution of all funding resource strategies and program initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Demonstrated leadership with vision, presence and passion.
Ability, interest and track record in fundraising; passionate about selling and promoting a cause.
Ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders including leaders of community based and faith based organizations, legislators, government officials, business leaders, youth leaders, and others.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills including the ability to motivate and inspire others, to clearly articulate goals and set priorities, and to develop and manage staff, contractors and consultants.
Demonstrated competency and sensitivity working with individuals and groups from diverse racial, cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Experience in fiscal management for organizations funded by governments and foundations’ grants.
Ability to communicate in both Vietnamese and English.
To apply, forward resume and cover letter to:
Mr. Duc Duong, Chair, ED Search Committee
ducduong@comcast.net
NAVASA is an equal opportunity employer with a demonstrated commitment to hiring individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. Persons of color, persons with multilingual abilities, women, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Announcement:
Project Director, National Dấn Thân Corps
The Project Director is responsible for the overall management of NAVASA’s National Dấn Thân Corps. This mission of the Corps is to develop a new generation of social change agents to improve social and economic equity in the Vietnamese American communities nationwide. The Project Director works closely with NAVASA’s staff team and under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Major Responsibilities
Project Management
Supervise the day-to-day operations of the project including supervision of project intern/staff and assuring that all contract and grant requirements are met;
Maintain regular contact with project’s funders such as the Corporation for National Community Service and represent the Corps and NAVASA to the public, funders, constituents, etc..
Compile, synthesizes, and submits financial and programmatic reports to funders.
Build relationships with community-based organizations in their flagship communities.
Oversee the recruitment and selection process of community-based and faith-based organizations (CBOs and FBOs) to participate as partners with the Corps.
Monitor program progress via monthly teleconference, written correspondence, email, and onsite reviews.
Work with NAVASA’s staff team to identify funding opportunities, develop grant proposals and submit proposals as required by funders.
Corps Members and Host Sites Support and Development
Work closely with NAVASA’s staff team to provide training and technical assistance to foster professional development for Corps members.
Work closely with NAVASA’s staff team to assist Corps members develop and successfully implement their community service project.
Provide on-going support to foster professional development among Corp members.
Intervene and help resolve any conflict between Corps members and their supervisors at the CBO/FBO host site.
Assist CBO/FBO partners to provide meaningful opportunity and support for professional development of Corps members.
Work closely with NAVASA’s staff team to provide technical assistance to build organizational capacity of the host sites.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Urban Studies, Youth Work or other related field preferred but Bachelor’s plus experience in management, non-profits, youth work, or education is acceptable.
City Year/AmeriCorps/Peace Corps experience a plus.
Previous experience leading, supervising, teaching or managing young adults.
Previous community service work experience in non-profit, social service, or educational settings.
Proven organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to work as both an independent leader and a team member.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Demonstrated proficiency in Computer skills (MSWord, MSExcel, and Powerpoint).
Coaching, Mentoring, Training skills
Fundraising skills.
Knowledge of the Vietnamese community and ability to communicate in Vietnamese is a plus.
Salary & Benefits: Mid to upper 50s plus full health and dental coverage
Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail or postal mail with attention to:
NAVASA is an equal opportunity employer with a demonstrated commitment to hiring individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. Persons of color, persons with multilingual abilities, women, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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NAVASA now accepts donation for our Operation Community Building Project. The Operation will empower the Vietnamese displaced families to recover and rebuild their lives and their communities. Similar to the Peace Corps, the Operation calls on the young Vietnamese American generation to join NAVASA's National Dan Than ( translates as "Be the Change' ) Corps to assist with the recovery and rebuilding effort. Dan Than fellows will be trained and deployed to the impacted areas where they will work with the displaced families to access transitional housing and services, as well as to mobilize resources to rebuild their businesses, homes and community support systems. READ MORE about the Operation Community Building project: More information is also available by contacting us via e-mail at navasa@navasa.org or by phone at 301-587-2781.
100% of all donations will go toward the Operation Community Bulding project. 0% will go to administrative costs.
You can conveniently donate to NAVASA via Credit Card or Check. Please be sure to note that your donation is for the Operation Community Building project.
By Credit Card
By Check
Please click on the link below to donate to NAVASA by credit cards.
If you would like to donate by check, please make the check payable to: NAVASA and send it to the address below.
NAVASA
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 310
Silver Spring, MD 20910
National Alliance of Vietnamese American Service Agencies 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 310 | Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: 301-
587-2781 | Fax: 301-587-2783 | Email: navasa@navasa.org
Donation: Operation Community 
rebuilding effort. Dan Than fellows will be trained and deployed to the impacted areas where they will work with the displaced families to access transitional housing and services, as well as to mobilize resources to rebuild their businesses, homes and community support systems.