Careers at JACL
Careers at JACL
Join the staff of the nation's oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization! NOW is a great time to work in social justice and positively affect the communities we work with. It's also a great time to work at JACL! Through the Centennial Education Fund, we are not only celebrating 100 years of making civil rights history, but we are also experiencing high growth in staff, revenue, and engagement.
Check out the positions we are currently hiring for!
To apply for a position with JACL, please send your resume with cover letter expressing your interest in the job and working at JACL to jobs@jacl.org. For applications to the communications manager role, please include samples of your work and you may be asked to provide an additional writing sample as well.
JACL is an Equal Opportunities Employer
JACL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
Our Mission
With its first chapter formed in 1921 and the National Organization in 1929, the JACL’s ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry. The leaders and members of the JACL also work to promote cultural, educational and social values and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American community.