Special Projects Associate

Sakhi for South Asian Survivors, Inc. • New York, NY

4d • Remote

About The Position

Sakhi for South Asian Survivors exists to represent the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean diaspora living in America in a survivor-led movement for gender-justice by providing culturally competent direct services such as a helpline, counseling, advocacy, housing assistance, economic empowerment, food justice, elder abuse intervention, and youth programs that honor the collective and inherent power of all survivors of violence.

Our office offers a unique work environment that is collaborative, fun, and committed to social justice. Sakhi is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, identities, and abilities are encouraged to apply. For more information on Sakhi, please visit our website at
www.sakhi.org.

This position of Special Projects Associate reports to the Sr. Communications Associate.

Requirements

• Investment in gender justice, mental health, systemic change, and a strong commitment to critiquing and building a movement is a must. Must be values-aligned with Sakhi’s core principles [https://www.sakhi.org/strategic-plan/] and mission of eradicating gender-based violence;
• Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop proficiency;
• 1+ years of experience working in graphic design and/or marketing;
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and organization skills;
• Ability to work well across teams;
• Adopting and adapting to an organizational voice; Have a keen understanding of how to engage with diverse communities audiences, especially when using persuasive messaging;
• Self-motivated, independent worker with collaborative skills and an eagerness to learn and grow;
• Willingness to learn about new developments in the field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies;
• Attentive to detail, well-organized, and able to multitask;
• Ability to work well under pressure and juggle multiple time-sensitive tasks;
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends;
• U.S. Work authorization required.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in the history of the South Asian diaspora in NYC and the U.S. at large is a plus;
• Fluency in one or more South Asian languages, especially Hindi, Urdu, and/or Bengali a plus but not essential;

Responsibilities

• Amplify Sakhi’s voice through our Communications and Marketing efforts by monitoring, updating, and creating content for Sakhi’s digital presence, including but not limited to our social media, website, email marketing, and digital partnerships and collaborations;
• Work with Sakhi’s Development team to develop our communications/marketing goals, develop plans to reach them, and measure progress (implement metrics-based and relationship-based goals and track growth);
• Work closely with the Programs Team to ensure Sakhi is actively and accurately representing both our work and the survivors in our community through our content;
• Boost engagement and partnerships through new social channels with creative content and tracking of/attention to Sakhi’s audience(s) [for example on newer platforms, such as Tik Tok, Clubhouse];
• Support the strategic planning and implementation of annual fundraising campaigns and events (through graphic design, strategic collaborations, email newsletters and more);
• Engage with the gender justice space in NY, from small to large organizations and amplifying Sakhi’s outreach efforts and community events;
• Maintain confidentiality of survivor experiences and records at all times and engaging with vocabulary and dialogue that are in line with Sakhi’s verbiage and guiding principles [for example: using the term “survivor” vs. “victim”];
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed