Consultancy/Internship Positions Available (Apply by January 15, 2010)
South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), a national non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the full and equal participation of South Asians in the civic and political life of the United States through policy advocacy, community mobilization, leadership development, and partnerships, is pleased to announce openings for consultancy and internship positions in 2010.
NYC Racial Profiling Project Coordinator
The NYC Racial Profiling Project Coordinator will advance the work of a new collaborative that will document the impact of post-9/11 racial and religious profiling on the South Asian community through coordinated research, communications, and policy advocacy. The project duration is January 2010 through December 2011 and will be based in New York City. More information, including job responsibilities and qualifications, is available here.
Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2010, but interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please email cover letter and resume to Vega Subramaniam, Director of Programs and Partnerships, at saalt@saalt.org with the subject line “NYC Project Coordinator.” Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls, please.
Policy and Research Consultant
The Policy and Research Consultant will advance SAALT’s policy advocacy work on specific issues affecting the South Asian community, including immigration reform, post-9/11 discrimination and profiling, and gender equity. The position will be a temporary consultancy between January and June 2010. More information, including job responsibilities and qualifications, is available here.
Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2010 but interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please email cover letter, resume and short unedited writing sample (maximum of 5 pages) to Priya Murthy, Policy Director, at saalt@saalt.org with the subject line “Policy and Research Consultant.” Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls, please.
Internship Positions
Administrative/Program Intern (Spring 2010)
Assist with program development including research and writing components
Support program preparation involving conference calls, research, and planning for Town Hall forums across the country
Assist with community outreach, recruitment of event co-sponsors, and advertising for community events across the country
SAALT will be able to provide a small stipend and/or work with potential candidates to arrange class credit. We expect a commitment of 15-20 hours per week for 10-12 weeks.
Blog Intern (Ongoing)
Assist with maintaining and updating the SAALT Spot
Post short daily updates (Daily Buzz) on the SAALT Spot using available resources (Google Reader/alerts) with stories of interest to the South Asian community
Write longer pieces based on interest/need
Help moderate comments as necessary
More information, including job responsibilities and qualifications, is available here.
To apply for any available internship, please send a cover letter and resume to saalt@saalt.org.
For more information about SAALT, please visit www.saalt.org.
