OACC Seeks a New Executive Director

Oakland Asian Cultural Center Executive Director Agency Overview: The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) is a community cultural center established to promote Asian Pacific American (APA) arts, culture and heritage. OACC believes that the arts and cultural heritage are essential to building and sustaining vibrant, healthy communities. OACC was founded in 1984 by a coalition of volunteers who recognized the need for a strong artistic and cultural force in Oakland Chinatown. Since opening its own facility in 1996, OACC has presented countless performances, classes, and exhibits to promote the understanding of APA arts and culture, as well as educate the community about the contribution of APAs to local history. For more information on the agency, please see www.oacc.cc. General Description: The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and management of the agency’s resources to accomplish OACC’s vision and goals. Primary responsibilities include overall direction of the agency, fundraising, fiscal management, public relations, and program operations. Responsibilities: • Fiscal management and fundraising: In collaboration with the staff and Finance Committee, develop and present agency budgets and financial reports to the Board. Work with the Board of Directors to develop and maintain income sources for the operation of the agency. Develop and implement policies to achieve effective resource allocation and enhance revenue. Work with the Board of Directors to develop and oversee fundraising activities, including soliciting individual donors, corporations, and foundations. • Public and community relations: Promote agency visibility through participation and membership in civic organizations and activities; establish strong, continuing relationships in both the public and private sectors. Create alliances with strategic partners in the community in the best interest of the agency. • Board relations: With the Board chair, coordinate the efforts of Board committees and ensure that all committees achieve their objectives. Implement Board policies, program goals and objectives. Assist the Board in identifying and recruiting new Board members. Work with the Board to develop and implement the overall fund development plan for the agency. • Personnel management: Promote an organizational culture that fosters strong teamwork, effective communication, and commitment to the agency vision. Develop and administer sound personnel procedures. Oversee recruitment, selection, training, and evaluations of agency staff. Implement staff development programs to enhance skills and abilities to provide for professional growth. • Program planning and management: Develop and oversee programs to achieve agency goals. Ensure that day-to-day operations and programs of OACC are effectively administered. Provide appropriate oversight of program staff activities, and overall systems and procedures. Develop and deploy effective strategies for the overall success of OACC. Qualifications: The ideal Executive Director candidate will have: • Commitment to the mission and vision of Oakland Asian Cultural Center • Significant and proven leadership skills, including organizational development, personnel management, program management • Management experience in the nonprofit sector • Ability to foster a healthy organizational culture and to encourage teamwork and collaboration • Development, fundraising, and marketing experience • Exceptional communication skills, including writing and public speaking • Strategic planning experience and analytical skills • Experience in managing a complex budget • Experience in effectively developing and working with a non-profit Board of Directors • A degree in a relevant field; master’s degree preferred or equivalent education and experience Application Process: Submit cover letter summarizing interest, qualifications and experience along with a current resume via email to corinnej@fambridges.org or mail to: Corinne Jan President, Board of Directors Oakland Asian Cultural Center 388 Ninth Street, Suite 290 Oakland, CA 94607