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Indiaspora, a nonprofit organization, is a network of global Indian origin leaders from diverse backgrounds and professions who are committed to inspiring the diaspora to be a force for good by providing a platform to collaborate, build community engagement, and catalyze social change. We are conducting a search for a Coordinator for Global Programs & Events. This position is entirely remote with the ideal employee based in the US. US work authorization is required. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the development and execution of programming which position Indiaspora as a thought-leader at a global level, beginning in the United States on to India, Canada, and England, with the possibility of additional target countries over time
  • Develop strategic plans for Indiaspora’s continued expansion in target countries and beyond and lead Indiaspora’s efforts to expand the organization’s presence in target countries
  • Plan and organize relevant Indiaspora events such as collaborative forums with government leaders, private sector, or other non-profit organizations (i.e., think tanks, trade associations, and other community organizations), and organization expansion research excursions
  • Lead efforts to build relationships with key stakeholders such as government officials, private sector leaders and, non-profit organizations in target countries
  • Maintain CRM system, prospect trackers, and additional internal lists and databases
  • Update Indiaspora’s Squarespace website
  • Maintain website calendar for members’ events
  • Design materials to be used for the WordPress website, social media and other marketing materials for various initiatives
  • Assist with the planning and execution of ongoing events

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree
  • Strong attention to detail while keeping under consideration greater organizational priorities
  • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office and GSuite, including Gmail and Google Drive (Documents, Sheets, and Slides), and Zoom.
  • Strong writing skills
  • Familiarity with Zoom functionalities
  • Ability to work with abbreviated deadlines

Preferred

  • Graduate degree in relevant field
  • Familiarity with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
  • Prior experience planning and executing events
  • Wide-ranging knowledge of global affairs and international issues of relevance to the Indian diaspora
  • Familiarity with policy, think tank, business, or Indian networks in the United States, India, and target countries

Benefits

Indiaspora offers a competitive benefits package including:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • FSA/HSA account
  • Dependent care account
  • Disability benefits
  • 403(b) retirement scheme
  • 20 days PTO
  • 12 mental health/sick days
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Annual mental/physical health stipend
  • Annual caregiver stipend

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Amita Siddiqui at amita@indiaspora.org.

Indiaspora is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected criteria.

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