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>Please spread the word!
>
>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
>Or email resume and cover-letter to:  [log in to unmask]
>No faxes please!
>
>


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