Application Guide

How to Apply for MOSAIC Policy Consultant

at Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE)

🏢 About Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE)

AACRE is a fiscally sponsored project of Chinese for Affirmative Action, a historic civil rights organization founded in 1969. This role offers the chance to directly influence California policy for AAPI communities through the MOSAIC coalition, working remotely with a dedicated team focused on equity and justice.

About This Role

As a Policy Consultant, you will be the eyes and ears of the coalition, tracking legislative and budget developments in Sacramento and translating them into actionable insights for partner organizations. Your work will directly support advocacy efforts to advance immigrant rights, economic justice, and education equity for AAPI communities across California.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start by scanning the California legislative website and news for new bill introductions or budget updates. You'd then draft a section of the biweekly policy update, synthesize a committee hearing into a summary, and meet virtually with coalition partners to align on advocacy priorities. The rest of the day could involve researching a specific policy issue and writing a brief for an upcoming meeting with a legislator's office.

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🎯 Who Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE) Is Looking For

  • A policy analyst with 2+ years of experience specifically in California state legislative and budget analysis, familiar with the state's unique committee structure and budget process.
  • A strong writer who can distill complex policy into clear, concise briefs and biweekly updates for a diverse coalition of nonprofit partners.
  • Someone deeply committed to social justice, with demonstrated experience in immigrant rights, economic justice, or education equity, ideally within AAPI communities.
  • A self-starter comfortable working remotely, able to independently monitor multiple policy areas and meet tight deadlines for deliverables.

📝 Tips for Applying to Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE)

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific California policy analysis experience, including any work with state agencies or legislative offices.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your past work to MOSAIC's priority areas: immigrant rights, economic justice, and education equity.

3

Include a writing sample that demonstrates your ability to summarize a California bill or budget item for a non-expert audience.

4

Research MOSAIC's current campaigns (e.g., language access, AAPI data disaggregation) and mention how your skills can advance them.

5

Since the role is remote, emphasize your experience with virtual collaboration tools and self-directed work in your application.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with California state policy analysis, including specific examples of tracking legislation or budgets.', "Your understanding of the AAPI community's policy needs and how they intersect with the coalition's focus areas.", 'Your ability to produce timely, clear policy communications for a coalition of diverse stakeholders.', "Your passion for social justice and alignment with AACRE's mission, referencing Chinese for Affirmative Action's history."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review MOSAIC's website and recent reports to understand their current campaigns and coalition partners.
  • → Read about Chinese for Affirmative Action's history and its role in civil rights advocacy since 1969.
  • → Familiarize yourself with California's budget process and key legislative deadlines (e.g., bill introduction, committee hearings).
  • → Look up recent California policies affecting AAPI communities, such as AB 1726 (data disaggregation) or language access laws.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would monitor and summarize a specific California bill during a legislative session.
2 How do you prioritize which policy developments to highlight in a biweekly update for coalition partners?
3 Describe a time you turned complex policy analysis into an advocacy tool that influenced a decision-maker.
4 What is your understanding of the AAPI community's current policy priorities in California, and how does MOSAIC address them?
5 How do you stay organized when tracking multiple bills and budget items simultaneously, especially in a remote setting?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention California policy or AAPI issues.
  • Failing to provide a relevant writing sample, such as a policy brief or memo on a California topic.
  • Overlooking the remote aspect: not demonstrating your ability to work independently and communicate effectively virtually.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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