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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.

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.

Required Qualifications:

        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
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No faxes please!

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