Associate Program Coordinator Jobs in Alameda, CA

• Location 333 13th Street,Oakland, CA, 94612,United States
• Base Pay $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Program Management, Advocacy
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Description

This role manages day-to-day operations of APSC's transformative In-Prison Programs, including individualized re-entry services and advocacy, and supervises the Program Coordinator position.

The Asian Prisoner Support Committee (APSC) provides culturally competent services to currently and formerly incarcerated Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. Over the past 20 years, APSC has grown into a national model for criminal justice transformation, working at the intersection of prisoner rights, immigrant justice, and anti-deportation advocacy.

APSC is a member and fiscally sponsored project of Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE) , a network dedicated to long-term movement building and social justice infrastructure. Staff hired for this role will be employees of AACRE.

The In-Prison Program Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for our transformative in-prison programming. Supervised by the Deputy Director, you will manage day-to-day operations, supervise the In-Prison Program Coordinator, and ensure the delivery of high-impact, individualized reentry services. Occasional overnight travel, estimated to be less than 5%, will be required for this position. This is a vital role focused on continuous program improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and deep community impact.

Oversight & Goal Setting: Direct day-to-day operations of in-person and APSC prison programs, establish goals and workflows aligned with organizational priorities.

Data & Quality Assurance: Track program data and metrics to continuously evaluate impact and refine operational procedures.

Staff Supervision: Directly supervise the In-Prison Program Coordinator, including work assignment, professional development, and regular performance feedback.

Public Engagement: Represent APSC at public events, panels, and community coalitions; guide content development and storytelling that highlights program impact.

Advocacy Alignment: Support campaigns and policy efforts impacting incarcerated individuals, ensuring messaging aligns with APSC values.

Fiscal Management: Manage program budgets and monitor expenditures in coordination with leadership.

• Grant Support: Contribute to grant reporting, data collection, and funder presentations.
• Internal Synergy: Collaborate with development, communications, and reentry teams to integrate program and organizational values across the broader organization.

2+ years of program management and supervisory experience within a nonprofit, plus 2+ years of direct experience working with system-impacted individuals.

Deep understanding of in-prison social dynamics, culture, and institutional politics, with proven skills in mediation, de-escalation, and relationship building.

Strong project management skills (event planning, goal implementation) and comfort with Google Workspace and database management.

Occasional overnight travel, estimated to be less than 5% of total work time per year.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Associate’s Degree or higher.

Lived experience as a formerly incarcerated or system-impacted individual.

Experience implementing in-prison curriculum in EDOVO

Experience proactively engaging with diverse community coalitions.

AACRE is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment where everyone is valued and discrimination has no place. We are committed to serving the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and strongly encourage women, trans and gender expansive individuals, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those living with disabilities to apply.

AACRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We consider all qualified candidates for employment regardless of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, arrests or conviction records, or veteran status.

We are committed to supporting our employees to thrive in service of our mission by providing generous benefits:

• 100% health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employee coverage and 65% for dependent coverage
• an employer-funded health reimbursement account
• paid time off

• Location Note Hybrid. Must be based in San Francisco Bay Area.