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>Position:      Special Events Coordinator

>Start Date:    As soon as possible.

>Salary:        Commensurate with experience. This is a six to seven month
grant funded position.
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>Sakhi for South Asian Women is a non-profit organization in New York
City working to end violence against women through outreach, advocacy,
leadership development, and community organizing.  1999 will mark
Sakhi's 10 Year Anniversary.  In celebration of this important turning
point, Sakhi will be launching a series of awareness-building and
fund-raising events.

We are currently looking for a qualified, energetic individual to work
on a six month basis to organize a national, four-city tour of the
landmark photo exhibit organized by Point of View, a non-profit
collective of women in media based in India. The exhibit, entitled "50
Years of Independence: What Have Women Got?" powerfully captures the
challenges and triumphs of the women of India.  As part of promoting
partnerships and increasing the dialogue on issues important to South
Asian women, Sakhi will be bringing this photo exhibit to the US and
organize showings in New York, Washington DC, Chicago and San Francisco.

>Responsibilities include:
>· Developing a comprehensive media and promotions plan for the exhibit
in conjunction with Program Director and Sakhi Board.
>· Working with Point Of View staff to bring the exhibit to the US
>· Working with local South Asian organizations to arrange educational
events
>· Coordinating logistics for the tour of the exhibit, including -
arranging for the travel of the exhibit from India to the US and within
the US; arranging for gallery space and time in each city; organizing
opening event gala in New York.
>· Arranging for travel for the exhibit, as well as P.O.V staff, Sakhi
staff/board to each city.
>· Developing materials to promote the exhibit - press release,
brochure, etc.
>· Working with the fundraising committee to identify and raise
financial support.
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>Required Qualifications:
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3-5 years experience with special events planning; fund-raising
experience; strong organizational and writing and public speaking
skills; coalition building experience; experience in developing and
implementing media and publicity strategies; ability to work well
individually and as a team; and computer proficiency. Traveling required
for six weeks with the exhibit, beginning in late April. Desired but not
required: experience in South Asian history, women's movement, and
anti-violence work.

Send resume and cover-letter to :
Sakhi for South Asian Women
P.O. Box 20208
Greeley Square Station
New York, NY 10001
>Or email resume and cover-letter to:  [log in to unmask]
>No faxes please!


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