Job Opportunities

Community Outreach Lead

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Community Outreach Lead will conduct community outreach on key Japantown issues, including, but not limited to the Peace Plaza Renovation, the Osaka Way Upgrades Project, the Reconnecting Communities initiative, activities of the Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center, and other projects. This position is funded, in part, by the 2-year planning grant “Reconnecting Communities” that will bring together Japanese American, Black, and Jewish leaders connected to the Western Addition neighborhood to reimagine the Geary Boulevard corridor between Laguna and Divisadero Street.

The ideal candidate will (1) be ready to embrace new and fluid challenges, (2) enjoy meeting new people, (3) be comfortable working with others from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Exceptional organizational, communication, and administrative skills, as well as a deep knowledge of Japanese language and culture are required. Fluency in Japanese is strongly preferred.