Part-Time Program Director
The Asian American Writers’ Workshop, the preeminent literary arts nonprofit dedicated to excellent literature of Asian American descent, is looking to hire a part-time Program Director. This position is ideal for a highly ambitious, organized individual who would like to build curatorial experience in a collegial, socially progressive arts center. The Workshop is looking for an organized, logistical person who’s looking to make their mark.
The Program Director is responsible for:
(1) programming (i.e., curating high-quality literary events centered around Asian American literature); and
(2) marketing and public relations. The person best suited for this position will be an energetic, detail-oriented problem-solver who can process things quickly, solve crises, and make sure that things get done.
In addition to the curatorial role, much of the Program Director job will consist of helping to build the Workshop’s volunteer capacity, improve our administrative ability, and help maintain the routine operations of the organizations. The Program Director will also need to help build programs that can generate income and spend occasional nights and weekends staffing and hosting events.
Qualified Applicants are:
• Able to blend exceptional creativity with a sense of problem-solving.
• Possess communication and people skills, including client management and public speaking.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills and the ability to create clear, dynamic messages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, Google docs/spreadsheet, mail merge, HTML experience and some comfort level with various web technologies (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr);
• Previous programming experience a plus.
• Fluency with contemporary literature & Asian American culture preferred.
• Highly organized and capable of working in a results-oriented fashion.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills and the ability to create clear, dynamic messages.
• Capable of managing a project and juggling several projects.
• Improvisational and capable of managing the logistical details of an event.
Things you will get out of this job:
• A sense of ownership and autonomy while working for a great organization.
• A great rolodex. You’ll meet writers, readers, and cultural leaders.
• Help with your writing. You’ll take free writing workshop and a writing community.
• A great skill set in copy-writing, donor development, project management, and more.
This job may be glamorous—you’ll curate events with Pulitzer winners, comic book artists, and stand-up comedians—but requires elbow grease and hard work. Some evening/weekend work required. The work is fast-paced and relentless, but if you’re the right person, you’ll find it fun and rewarding—and you’ll thrive.
Send CV and cover letter to aawwcareers@gmail.com; and fill out our application form here.
More information here.
The Asian American Writers’ Workshop, the preeminent literary arts nonprofit dedicated to excellent literature of Asian American descent, is looking to hire a part-time Program Director. This position is ideal for a highly ambitious, organized individual who would like to build curatorial experience in a collegial, socially progressive arts center. The Workshop is looking for an organized, logistical person who’s looking to make their mark.
The Program Director is responsible for:
(1) programming (i.e., curating high-quality literary events centered around Asian American literature); and
(2) marketing and public relations. The person best suited for this position will be an energetic, detail-oriented problem-solver who can process things quickly, solve crises, and make sure that things get done.
In addition to the curatorial role, much of the Program Director job will consist of helping to build the Workshop’s volunteer capacity, improve our administrative ability, and help maintain the routine operations of the organizations. The Program Director will also need to help build programs that can generate income and spend occasional nights and weekends staffing and hosting events.
Qualified Applicants are:
• Able to blend exceptional creativity with a sense of problem-solving.
• Possess communication and people skills, including client management and public speaking.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills and the ability to create clear, dynamic messages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, Google docs/spreadsheet, mail merge, HTML experience and some comfort level with various web technologies (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr);
• Previous programming experience a plus.
• Fluency with contemporary literature & Asian American culture preferred.
• Highly organized and capable of working in a results-oriented fashion.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills and the ability to create clear, dynamic messages.
• Capable of managing a project and juggling several projects.
• Improvisational and capable of managing the logistical details of an event.
Things you will get out of this job:
• A sense of ownership and autonomy while working for a great organization.
• A great rolodex. You’ll meet writers, readers, and cultural leaders.
• Help with your writing. You’ll take free writing workshop and a writing community.
• A great skill set in copy-writing, donor development, project management, and more.
This job may be glamorous—you’ll curate events with Pulitzer winners, comic book artists, and stand-up comedians—but requires elbow grease and hard work. Some evening/weekend work required. The work is fast-paced and relentless, but if you’re the right person, you’ll find it fun and rewarding—and you’ll thrive.
Send CV and cover letter to aawwcareers@gmail.com; and fill out our application form here.
More information here.
