Posted: January 28, 2010

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) is the nation’s leading Latino litigation, advocacy, and educational outreach institution. Founded in 1968, MALDEF works to safeguard the civil rights of Latinos and empower the community to fully participate in American society. We are currently seeking a Part Time Regional Director of 2010 Census to develop and implement a bilingual, multi-media outreach and education campaign to promote the Latino community's participation in the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of the Census decennial population count in 2010. The Regional Census Director is responsible for dissemination of critical information to Latinos residing in Louisiana and other Southern states.

Job Responsibilities: In collaboration with other staff assigned to census-related programs, coordinates Census 2010 outreach, education, and media activities in New Orleans, Louisiana. Working with the National Census Director and media consultants, coordinates and disseminates MALDEF census promotional material within the assigned region including print, broadcast, and electronic media in English and Spanish. The Regional Census Director travels to areas outside of his/her home city with high hard-to-count scores to promote Census participation in other Southern states. Communicates regularly with MALDEF census, policy and legal staff to monitor Census 2010 policy and implementation in assigned region; maintains regional database of volunteers, cooperating organizations, and governmental and media contacts; and prepares weekly and quarterly reports of activities to the National Director of Census 2010.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required. A minimum of 2 years public speaking or broadcast media (radio or television) experience is required. Must have outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to form and maintain relationships and alliances. Strong analytical and problem solving skills required. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and to organize and prioritize workload efficiently. The successful candidate must be able to speak Spanish with a high level of fluency. Must have excellent public speaking abilities, and be able to articulate the importance of Latino participation in the Census 2010 to a wide variety of audiences in person, on television, on the radio and through public service announcements. Must have excellent computer skills and be particularly adept with electronic mail, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with particular attention to detail and accuracy, are required. Valid Louisiana Driver License and automobile insurance required.

Desired Skills: The successful candidate will have in depth knowledge of community organizing and relationship building; knowledge of and support for MALDEF’s principles and organizational goals; knowledge of and an ability to work with print, electronic, and broadcast media; the ability to prioritize workload and to meet deadlines under pressure; the ability to perform work in a home office setting, requiring ordinary physical activity; and the ability to travel frequently by automobile or airplane as required.

Compensation: This position is funded through April 30, 2010.

$17.30 to $19.15 per hour. This is a part-time telecommuting position scheduled for 20 hours per week, some evenings and weekends required. No overtime or benefits offered. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing his/her own safe and secure workspace and will be required to sign a telecommuting agreement prior to beginning work.

To Apply: Send cover letter, résumé, and writing sample by email to jobs@maldef.org or by US Mail to: MALDEF Attention: Human Resources 634 South Spring Street, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014.

For more info, visit www.maldef.org.
Position Open Until Filled – Available Immediately
MALDEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.