Announcement of Job Opening:
Join the Jakara Movement as the Director of Programs
The Jakara Movement is seeking a part-time Director of Programs to coordinate and execute the multiple social, gender, and health justice projects. The Director of Programs will oversee volunteers, projects, and events throughout California. This is an extremely important position that combines social capital development, leadership, mentorship, and management.
The successful candidate will posses excellent social skills, writing skills, attention to detail, and be highly organized and self-motivated. Qualified candidates with a demonstrated interest in social justice matters are preferred.
Responsibilities:
Direct, plan and coordinate the work of the program staff and volunteers, including supervision, evaluation, training, and team-building.
Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment strategies to expand staff and volunteer participation.
Implement, manage, supervise and evaluate all activities to the core programs.
Requirements
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills.
• Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong sense of order and organization.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment and handle multiple long and short-term tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage and develop long-term virtual relationships.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, self-motivated and excellent follow though skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organization levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office.
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Bilingual - Punjabi and English
Position Start Date: Early December 2011
Minimum Commitment: 12 months
Compensation: $17,000 annually plus benefits, including medical and dental, with generous vacation and sick leave
Application: Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. The final deadline to apply is November 4, 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and further evaluation.
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ABOUT JAKARA MOVEMENT
Jakara Movement seeks to encourage engagement with Sikh culture through education, research, and community outreach initiatives. Founded in 2000, the Jakara Movement began as a collegiate conference, but has evolved into an institution for the recruitment and training of volunteers and a hub for the Sikh Californian youth. With a focus on the interstices of education, health, gender, and social justice, the Jakara Movement inclusively engages large sections of the Sikh youth in various projects to strengthen their identity and consciousness as Sikhs, foster education through service-learning, and inspire activism and volunteerism within the greater Qaum.
For More Information, Contact:
[email protected]
1-888-JAKARA-1
www.jakara.org