Child Care Organizer

Position Title: Child Care Organizer

Reports to: Policy Manager

Employee Classification: Regular, Hourly (Non-Exempt), Hybrid

Hours: 32 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Location: Portland, OR

Compensation: $31.93-32.89/hour, DOE

Benefits: 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K plan with employer contribution, subsidized transit pass, work from home stipend, professional development opportunities, paid time off & up to 14 paid holidays annually, and flexible family-friendly schedule.

About APANO AF:

At APANO AF our mission is to unite Asians to build power, develop leaders, and advance equity through organizing, advocacy, community development, and cultural work. We envision a just world where Asians and communities who share our aspirations and struggles have the power, resources, and voice to determine our own futures, and where we work in solidarity to drive political, social, economic, and cultural change.

APANO AF is a 501(c)(4) organization that works closely with its affiliate 501(c)(3) organization, APANO Communities United Fund (CUF). Visit www.apanoactionfund.org to learn more about APANO AF and www.apano.org to learn more about APANO CUF.

Position Description

APANO AF is hiring a Child Care Organizer to lead our culturally-specific organizing strategy within the statewide Child Care for Oregon (CCFO) coalition. This position will organize and mobilize Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) parents, caregivers, providers, and early learning advocates around child care justice—especially those impacted by language access, immigrant status, and economic insecurity.

This is a community organizing role focused on deep relationship-building, leadership development, and campaign mobilization to build a child care system that is affordable, culturally responsive, publicly funded, and family- and provider-centered. The organizer will work in close collaboration with APANO AF’s Policy Manager and state policy partners to advance CCFO’s legislative agenda and elevate AANHPI voices at the Capitol.

Primary Responsibilities

Community Organizing (50%)

• Build and sustain relationships with AANHPI parents, family care providers, and early childhood educators impacted by child care barriers.
• Coordinate APANO’s parent/provider basebuilding programs and support the leadership development of AANHPI community members in the CCFO campaign.
• Organize listening sessions, story collection, campaign trainings, and direct actions to center community voices in the legislative process.
• Maintain a consistent presence in the community via outreach, canvassing, 1:1s, and event coordination.

Campaign & Coalition Advocacy (30%)

• Represent APANO AF in the CCFO coalition and other relevant advocacy spaces.
• Support mobilizations, legislative visits, and coalition-wide campaigns related to APANO AF’s child care priorities
• Support testimony writing, storytelling, and public speaking preparation for impacted community members.
• Track and report on campaign goals, participation metrics, and impact stories.

Legislative Advocacy & Policy Engagement (20%)

• Work closely with APANO AF’s Policy Manager to monitor, support, and advance APANO’s child care policy priorities during the state legislative session.
• Attend legislative hearings, submit testimony, and participate in lobby days on behalf of APANO and coalition partners.
• Track relevant bills and participate in real-time rapid response efforts in partnership with the Child Care for Oregon (CCFO) coalition and the Fair Shot Coalition.
• Prepare community leaders to speak directly with lawmakers, and support coordination of APANO’s testimony, policy one-pagers, and action alerts.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in grassroots organizing, campaign work, or basebuilding.
• Knowledge of Asian and Asian American communities and issues; those with lived experience are highly encouraged to apply
• Enthusiasm for working to advance Asian and Pacific Islander political power;
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment
• Strong project management skills and ability to think and prioritize strategically
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Be reliable, self-motivated, resourceful, and able to adapt to fast-paced environments;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including experience facilitating community spaces.
• Highly organized with serious attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Voter Activation Network (VAN), EveryAction, legislative tracking and field organizing metrics.
• Proficiency in an Asian and/or a Pacific Islander language
• Comfort with training volunteers in field tactics, such as phone banking, texting, email, door canvassing and tabling
• Knowledge of or lived experience with child care access issues.
• Familiarity with Oregon’s legislative process or past engagement with advocacy campaigns.
• Associates degree or Bachelors in Social work,Community Development,Public Policy or other relevant area of focus, preferred.

Travel Required

In-state travel is required for this position. Must have reliable transportation, or possess a valid driver license and provide proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle, or must be insurable if renting. Must be able to drive a motor vehicle safely and use a seat belt when in operation. Mileage and travel expenses are reimbursed per APANO AF policy.

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applicants who submit an application by Tuesday, September 30th, at 11:59 pm. Applications should be emailed as an attached document (PDF preferred) to jobs@apano.org with subject line “Child Care Organizer.”

Complete applications include:

• Cover letter (1 page max) outlining the specific skills, knowledge, and experience you bring to the job and how those are a good fit with the responsibilities of the position
• A complete resume (2 pages max) detailing relevant experience, work history, education and accomplishments
• [If advanced to finalist stage] 3 references, with contact information, and your relationship to the reference

APANO Action Fund and APANO Communities United Fund are actively seeking to increase representation and develop the leadership of women, LGBTQ+ people, people with lived experience of economic injustices and other underrepresented groups, including diverse AAPI communities both within the organization and the broader racial justice movement in Oregon and AAPI communities. APANO AF and APANO CUF are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected classification.