SALDEF Seeks Executive Director, Community Relations Associate/Manager and Part Time Grant Writer The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) is pleased to announce the opening of three new positions. We are looking for experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the positions of Executive Director, Community Relations Associate/Manager and Grant Writer. Candidates applying must be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and have a passion for working towards the strengthening of the Sikh American community. Organizational Description: SALDEF is the nation’s oldest Sikh American civil rights and advocacy organization. Its mission is to protect the civil rights of Sikh Americans and ensure a fostering environment in the United States for Sikh Americans. SALDEF provides services and programs to empower Sikh Americans through legislative and legal advocacy, educational outreach and media relations. SALDEF’s vision is to create an America where:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Full-Time) The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors, communicate the vision and direction of SALDEF to lead its full-time staff, numerous volunteers and interns, and seek out, identify, and nurture relationships with the organization’s donors and stakeholders. The Executive Director is charged with implementing the organization’s strategic vision; overseeing SALDEF’s direct services, advocacy, and other programs; leading the annual fundraising process along with donor relations; and serving as a public voice for the organization. She/he will serve as an advocate on issues of civil rights related to Sikh Americans in the government, media, and the community. Annual salary range will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include, vacation, holidays and sick days and medical and dental insurance. The full job description of the Executive Director position is available here. COMMUNITY RELATIONS ASSOCIATE/MANAGER (Full-Time) The Community Relations Associate/Manager will report to the Executive Director and the Executive Committee, work to conduct programs to educate and empower the Sikh American community, serve as a resource to government and civil officials, coalition partners and the media on issues related to Sikh Americans and outreach to local organizations to develop partnerships. Annual salary range will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include, vacation, holidays and sick days and medical and dental insurance. The full job description of the Community Relations Manager position is available here GRANT WRITER (Part-Time) The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) is seeking a part-time Grant Writer to identify grant opportunities for a small non-profit organization to support the growth of the organization; research grant requirements and proposals; complete grant applications, write grant proposals and reports. The full job description of the Grant Writer position is available here To Apply: Send cover letter (referencing qualifications above) and resume as attached Word or PDF documents to careers@saldef.org with the position you are applying for (example, “Executive Director Search”) in the subject line. Review of resumes will begin immediately upon receipt. APPLICATION DEADLINE: TILL FILLED