Association of Vietnamese Americans, Inc. Hội Người Mỹ Gốc Việt 8121 Georgia Avenue, Suite 503 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: (301) 588-6862 Fax: (301) 576-4502 Web: www.mdvietmutual.org Email: info@mdvietmutual.org Selected as “one of the best small charities in the Greater Washington Region” March 1, 2013 AVA Program Manager Job Announcement The Association of Vietnamese Americans (AVA, formerly known as Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association/MVMA) is seeking an energetic and community oriented professional to serve as Program Manager for its programs serving Vietnamese American senior citizens and youth. Duties and responsibilities include the following: – Implement and manage AVA programs and services to achieve AVA’s mission; – Establish sound working relationships and collaborative arrangements with clients and community groups in order to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate services; – Provide monthly budget and activity reports to the Executive Director; – Develop the annual work plan and program budget in conjunction with the Executive Director; – Help prepare grant proposals and develop additional financial and non-financial resources; – Recruit and train program staff and volunteers; – Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments, needs, and trends in the community as well as the nonprofit sector; Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Skills: • U.S. Citizen or permanent resident • Bachelor degree plus relevant experience • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Strong organizational and leadership skills • Shares a passion for community service and civic engagement Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with experience How to Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to Mr. Thomas Tran, Executive Director, at thomas.tran@mdvietmutual.org. Please do not call the office. Qualified applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis. This position will be “open until filled.” About Us: AVA (formerly known as MVMA) is the oldest Vietnamese American nonprofit organization in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Since 1979, we have been serving, advancing and advocating for the community. The key to AVA’s success is our ability to meet the changing and complex needs of the Vietnamese American community. Currently, we provide much needed services to senior citizens, parents, immigrants, and youth—services such as healthcare access, housing, translation and interpretation, advocacy, and youth development. AVA also hosts an annual Lunar New Year “Tet” Festival to celebrate the cultural heritage of Vietnamese Americans and an annual Academic Awards Picnic to honor students, teachers, and parents. Please visit us at www.mdvietmutual.org to learn more.

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