JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Founded in 1972, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) is a non-profit, community-based social service organization providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services to the Pilipino American and other immigrant, ethnic and low income communities, with a particular focus on Los Angeles’ Historic Filipinotown.  SIPA’s services include children, youth and family programs, affordable housing, small business assistance and the facilitation of collaborative actions to meet the needs of the community.  In 2000, SIPA helped found the Asian and Pacific Islander Small Business Program (API SBP),a collaborative of five organizations whose mission is to support the development of entrepreneurs and small business enterprises in the various API communities.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

Deadline: March 12, 2009

Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc (LEAP) is proud to announce the 12th year of its Leadership In Action (LIA) program.

LIA is a paid eight-week summer internship ($2,000 stipend) that grows leaders, while bridging self with community. The internship places interns at local, Asian and Pacific Islander (API), community-based organizations. Four days of the week, interns are placed in a range of API community-based organizations in order to gain real-life experience working at nonprofits. On the fifth day, interns come back to LEAP for leadership development workshops, panels, and dialogues with community leaders.

Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) is one of the possible organizations that students can select for a position in LEAP's Leadership in Action (LIA) summer internship program.

SIPA is a 501(c)3 community-based organization serving the Historic Filipinotown area and beyond. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of Filipino Americans and other communities through youth development, health, economic, and social services. SIPA develops programs that promote cultural identity, economic stability, self-sufficiency, and civic participation.

SIPA offers unique internship opportunities in Public Events and Outreach or Community Economic Development. An internship at SIPA would allow students to develop knowledge on community outreach, marketing, event management, project management, leadership and the nonprofit environment.

WHAT WILL I DO?

• Participate in leadership development training that develops me into a self-assured, knowledgeable leader
• Work at a nonprofit organization in the community
• Team with other youth leaders in creating a community project
• Make an impact in my community

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

College students or recent graduates with...

• Prior experience in Asian and Pacific Islander communities
• A passion for learning and growing their leadership skills
• An interest in gaining work experience in an Asian and Pacific Islander community-based nonprofit organization

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must have finished two years of college by June 22, 2009 and either currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate. All applicants must be able to complete the full 8-week program. Interns will receive $2,000 for successful completion of the 8-week program. Interns are responsible for their own housing, transportation, and insurance.

For more information: http://www.leap.org/empower_lia.html

Click to download the LEAP application packet

*  Grant Writer (Part Time)

     -- Reports to Director of Resource Development

     -- Review operating budget and projected revenue goals

     -- Review past and current dunders and funding streams

     -- Research and identify new funders utilizing appropriate methodologies

     -- Complete grant applications, grant proposals and grant reports

     -- Qualifications: 

• Two to three years experience in preparing grant applications, proposals and reports;

         demonstrated ability to understand fund raising goals and strategies;

• strong organizational, time   management, written and verbal communication skills;
• familiarity and experience working in Filipino community; flexibility to work evenings and weekends when necessary;
• prefer bilingual in English/Tagalog or English/Spanish;
• BA in business, non-profit management or equivalent life experience;
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, email and internet).

*   After School Specialist (1 part time position)

     -- Minimum 2 yrs college or be currently enrolled; Preferred majors:  Education, Recreation, Child
         Psychology, Psychology, Social Work, or similar.

     -- Experience working with youth (elementary, middle and high school students).

     -- Experience coordinating youth activities (arts and crafts, sports, recreational and cultural).

     -- Must enjoy working with youth and their families in diverse comunity.

     -- Bilingual English/Tagalog helpful but not required.

     -- Must be available after school hours (between 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.).

     -- Fingerprinting and background check required.

*  After School Recreational Aides (2-3 part time positions)

     -- Prefer current college student or equivalent experience;

         Preferred majors--Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, Social Work or similar.

     -- Ability to work with youth (elementary, middle and high school students).

     -- Ability to assist with arts and crafts, sports, recreational and cultural activities.

     -- Must enjoy working with youth and their families in a diverse community.

     -- Must be available after school hours (between 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.).

Contact:  Fax cover letter and resume to

              Human Resources

             (213) 382-7445 or info@esipa.org

SIPA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.