CAAM Year-Round Positions
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POSITION: HR Manager
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, at-will, and non-exempt position with benefits
JOB LOCATION: San Francisco, California / Hybrid. In-person attendance (in and around the San Francisco
Bay Area) at designated office meetings, events, and other functions as required. Remote work may be
assigned, and an employee is required to maintain a suitable and safe personal workspace when so
assigned.
PROPOSED START DATE: July 2024
COMPENSATION: $86,000 – $94,000 per year with excellent benefits
The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is a national organization dedicated to presenting stories
that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible.
CAAM funds, produces, distributes and exhibits works in film, television and digital media.
Overview
The HR Manager is responsible day-to-day management for all of CAAM’s human resources for an overall staff of approximately 16 full-time and part-time personnel as well as seasonal employees and volunteers.
Main Responsibilities:
Reports regularly to the Director of Finance and Administration on human resources matters. Working
closely with the Director of Finance and Administration, Assist in the business affairs of the organization,
formulating annual budgets, conducting employee and policy reviews, approving HR expenditures.
Maintains active and positive relationships with CAAM employees, human resources and other outside
vendors
HIRING
Prepare paperwork and schedules for smooth new-hire onboarding process, coordinating with
cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience
Handle administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, including
data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS) and audits for accuracy and
compliance
Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes
Conduct employee onboarding and help organize employee training
Collaborate with the CAAM staff to develop effective recruitment strategies
WORKFORCE SUPPORT
Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and
health issues, conduct and capability, grievances, organizational change, and all other employee-
relations matters
When required, perform payroll processing, including biweekly and semimonthly updates to
employee files, bonus/incentive pay, vacation/sick pay, expense reimbursements, hourly-
employee validations, and benefits changes
Record and track employee paid and unpaid time off requests, remote work status and office
workspace needs
Coordinate and provide basic skills training to staff, including timesheets, databases,
informational resources, and common-use software
Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee
directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to policy development
Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and
resolve any issues that may arise
Administer HR-and office- related software systems such as benefits sign-up, timesheet software,
and building access systems
Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace
Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies
Assist in development and implementation of policies related to organizational volunteers and
interns
Gather and analyze data to provide useful HR metrics, such as time to hire and employee
turnover rates
Tracking, analysis and support of in-person/remote work employee environments
Organize annual employee performance reviews
Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper form
Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new perks and benefits and
organizing team building activities
Maintain compensation and benefit plans
Provide personnel policy and procedure guidance to employees and management.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance
requirements.
Coordinate open enrollments, changes, and training for employee benefits programs.
Respond to human resources-related inquiries.
Create and distribute internal communications regarding status changes, benefits, or company
policies.
Identify future staffing needs and assist in job design and job analysis
Process complaints regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, or other instances of workplace
harassment and assist in any necessary investigations and disciplinary actions.
Conduct exit interviews and recommend corrective action if necessary.
Liaise with building landlord and building tenants to maintain good relations and cross-business
rapport
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Assist in preparation of documentation for all audits by regulatory entities
Assist in representing the company for any unemployment claims
Verify and maintains I-9 documentation. Ensures compliance with Form I-9 Employment
Eligibility Verification; periodically audits I-9 forms.
Manage personnel files to meet licensure and legal requirements. Maintains all employee and
applicant documentation as dictated by governing agencies.
Prepares reports related to HR functions and /or projects
Manage/perform transiition from physical to secure digital records when needed
Responsibilities, Requirements, and skills
Proven experience as an HR Generalist
Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
Knowledge of federal, state and local employment/labor laws
Excellent communication and people skills
Additional HR training/certification is a plus, PHR or SPHR certification preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
Awareness of OSHA regulations and compliance
Understanding of personnel and compliance records management
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficiency with Microsoft Office / Google Suite
TO APPLY
Please email a resume and a cover letter, containing in the email subject “HR
Manager” to jobs@caamedia.org. No phone calls please.NOTE: Early applications encouraged.
ABOUT CAAM: The Center for Asian American Media is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting
stories conveying the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience
possible. We do this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting works in film, television and digital
media.
CAAM is an equal opportunity employer. CAAM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.
POSITION: Assistant Editor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 40 hrs/week Full-time non-exempt position with benefits, based in San Francisco Bay Area
Salary: $34-$39/hour, depending on experience
SUPERVISOR: Communications and Engagement Director
Overview
The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is a national organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. The Assistant Editor is responsible for implementing CAAM’s organizational voice and editorial standards consistently across platforms.
This position edits and writes content that conveys CAAM’s vision, thought leadership, and key messages. Reporting to the Communications and Engagement Director, the Assistant Editor will help implement multi-channel communications that publicizes CAAM’s work in various areas, including programs, talent development, media fund, and festival & exhibitions, as well as furthers CAAM’s role as a leader in Asian American storytelling.
Main Responsibilities:
- Work with Communications and Engagement Director to help shape and implement a consistent editorial voice, increase audience, and drive user engagement.
- Implement editorial practices tailored to various platforms, including the CAAM website, email newsletter, and social media channels, and other external communications.
- Create, edit, and publish a mix of value-driven content in collaboration with various departments, freelance writers, and consultants.
- Ability to tell stories about the organization and the industry in text and multimedia, including tailoring information and style for blogs, infographics, various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X), and audiences
- Write/edit press releases and send out as needed.
- Edit and review content to ensure public media standards of fairness and accuracy and alignment with CAAM’s strategic goals and perspective.
- Work onsite at CAAM screenings and events in the Bay Area to do interviews or create social media content, or other communications duties as assigned
- Assist the communications team in implementing editorial and institutional content, such as year-end reports, website pages, and organizational pitch decks
- Assist in CAAMFest marketing as needed, including assigning and editing program guide, working with external consultants such as public relations firm, web designer, branding agency.
- Maintain press accounts external media partners
- Provide regular progress updates and reports to Communications and Engagement Director and other management staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Expertise:
- B.A. or work experience in journalism, writing, or public relations
- 3-5 years experience writing and editing
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with AP Style and industry-standard copy editing processes
- WordPress, Constant Contact, Google Docs, Microsoft Word
- Experience writing for various social media platforms and understanding of best practices in the field
- Writing for video production
- Photo sourcing, light editing for web in Canva, Photoshop
- Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines
- Expertise and familiarity with Asian American communities, culture, histories and issues of representation
- Experience in film industry a plus
VACCINE REQUIREMENT / COVID-19 SAFETY
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required on a case-by-case basis to comply with specific job-site entrance requirements or to meet any current local, state or federal health recommendations or mandates. COVID-19 vaccination status must be provided by the employee upon request
TO APPLY
Please email a resume and a cover letter, containing in the email subject “Assistant Editor” to jobs@caamedia.org. No phone calls please.NOTE: Early applications encouraged.
ABOUT CAAM: The Center for Asian American Media is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting
stories conveying the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience
possible. We do this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting works in film, television and digital
media.
CAAM is an equal opportunity employer. CAAM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.