Executive Director

Organization History & Mission

The MinKwon Center for Community Action was established in 1984 as the Young Korean American Service & Education Center (YKASEC) to meet the needs and concerns of the Korean American community. Since our founding, MinKwon has played a vital role through grassroots organizing, education, and advocacy initiatives addressing immigration policies, voting rights, and cultural awareness.

MinKwon places a special emphasis on serving marginalized community members, including youth, seniors, recent immigrants, low-income residents, and limited-English-proficient residents.

Our mission is to empower the Korean American community and work alongside Asian American and immigrant communities to achieve economic and social justice for all. We achieve this mission by raising awareness of immigrant rights, ensuring access to resources and legal services, educating political consciousness and fostering political participation, and mobilizing a collective voice to effect systemic change.

Job Description

The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors and senior leadership to execute the vision and mission of the organization; strengthen, implement, and expand core program work and operations; serve as a key representative to coalition allies, community groups, elected officials, and media; and provide senior leadership for internal oversight, administration, fundraising, and organizational development.

Leadership and Management

• Provide vision and collaborate with the Board of Directors and staff to set the organization's strategic direction rooted in mission and values.
• Ensure programmatic excellence, rigorous evaluation, and consistent quality across finance, administration, fundraising, communications, and systems.
• Recommend timelines and resources necessary to achieve strategic goals.

Fundraising and Communications

External Leadership & Representation

Program and Organizational Development

Staff Management

Board Relations

Finance & Administration

Job Requirements

Mission Alignment & Commitment

Leadership & Strategic Vision

Fundraising, Development & External Relations

Communication Skills

Management & Organizational Skills

Flexibility & Availability

Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the role.

Application Process

The search process will be conducted confidentially and without conflicts of interest. Individuals under consideration for candidacy will not serve on the Search Committee or have access to candidate materials.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with priority given to applications received by January 9, 2026 (or January 16, 2026)

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to :

Search Committee

MinKwon Center for Community Action

Email : hiring@minkwon.org

Subject line : "Executive Director – [Your Last Name], [Your First Name]"

Equal Opportunity Statement

The MinKwon Center for Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.