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Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Director, Asian Social Issues Program

Director, Asian Social Issues Program
Asia Society
Location: New York, USA

DIRECTOR, ASIAN SOCIAL ISSUES PROGRAM

The Director will oversee and manage the Asian Social Issues Program and take the lead in developing an active strategy agenda for social change in the Asia-Pacific region that will be implemented through programs and other activities in New York and worldwide. The Director will manage the ASIP budget and staff, help fundraise, and develop and implement a strategy for driving social change within specific issue areas of global significance.

Visionary self-starter and social entrepreneur with project management experience and skills, creative approaches to outreach, exceptional inter-personal skills, ability to work successfully with extremely diverse constituencies, highly organized, with strong attention to detail, energy and enthusiasm. Ability to develop strategic goals that incorporates the assets and capabilities of the Asia Society across the fields of art, culture, policy, business, and education, as well as the resources of ten Asia Society centers around the world. Must have strong pitching, writing, editing and verbal communications skills and supervisory experience. International experience and knowledge of Asia required. PhD or equivalent degree and 7-10 years related work experience in non- profit, foundation or think-tank preferred. Familiarity and ease in
grant writing and interacting with granting agencies. Strong computer skills.

For more information and benefits go to: www.asiasociety. org/jobs.
Send cover letter and resume with salary expectations to: HR
Manager, Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021. Email:
HR@asiasoc.org . Fax: 212-452-1422.

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