Career Opportunities

Arts and Culture : Project Manager (Fixed Term)

Location: Delhi

Duration: 7 Months

Asia Society India Centre is seeking Project Manager for the 2023 Asia Arts Game Changer Awards and its lead-up/collateral events. The Asia Arts Game Changer Awards India is an annual marquee convening of Asia Society that honors visionaries across the field of art and culture. The Awards pay tribute to artists and arts professionals who have made a significant contribution to the development of modern and contemporary art in Asia and who inspire a deeper empathy and understanding of the world through their work.  

The 2023 Asia Arts Game Changer Awards India will be hosted in an in-person / hybrid format on February 10, 2023 during the India Art Fair in New Delhi, and will include a dinner, performance, special guest, and the unveiling of a special Asia Society collectible. The Centre will present an exhibition, curated walkthroughs, private dinners and other special events in the lead-up to the 2023 Awards.

Responsibilities: 

  • The responsibilities of the Project Manager will include the following:
  • Work with the arts and culture team to conceptualise, develop and execute the Awards ceremony, performance and dinner, as well as any lead-up programmes and collaterals.
  • Oversee and coordinate all administrative and operational logistics, including timelines and deliverables in relation to the Awards and all collateral events.
  • Assist the team with logistics for all lead-up events, including an exhibition in Delhi and other exclusive events for key stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with the video production team to prepare all digital content in the lead-up to and during the Awards
  • Oversee audience management, including engagement with the arts community in South Asia and beyond; members of the Asia Society India network; and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate attendance at the Awards and related programmes.
  • Manage outreach for the Awards, including public relations, social media, personalized invitations, and any other communication work
  • Prepare all design collaterals in keeping with the brand language for the Awards, with assistance from the team
  • Assist the Arts and Culture team with other logistics including but not limited to venue, F&B, and TLB for guests during the Awards
  • Assist the Head of Business Development to identify prospective sponsors and partners
  • Assist the Head of Business Development to execute the production and logistics of the Asia Society India collectible for 2023, including but not limited to design, packaging, transport, identifying buyers, and any liasoning work associated with the collectible.

Requirements:

The applicant must possess:

  • A minimum bachelor’s degree in any field. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in arts administration/management; art history; communication; or the humanities. Knowledge of contemporary art from South Asia is a must.
  • A minimum two years professional work experience in programme management and/or administration in interdisciplinary cultural/arts organizations.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills in English
  • The ability to work independently and take initiative, but also function as a member of a team
  • Detail-oriented administrative capabilities; the ability to undertake diverse tasks and work on multiple projects concurrently
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Proficiency in basic graphic design: on Photoshop/InDesign and Canva
  • Proficiency with social media and communication tools: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Mailchimp
  • Ability to be open minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • A working laptop and fast internet connection, suitable for working from home, and the ability to travel to the Mumbai office for a fixed number of days in a week.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should email:

  • A cover letter, indicating your interest and qualifications for the position
  • A resume
  • A writing sample (3 pages max, non-academic)

To Ms. Ketaki Varma (kvarma@asiasociety.org) with the subject line “Application: Project Manager: 2023 Art Awards”

This is a full-time position.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact those candidates selected for interviews. No phone calls, please.

Asia Society is an equal-opportunity employer.

Business and Policy Programme Intern

LOCATION: Remote

DURATION: 3-6 months minimum

DESCRIPTION: 

The Business and Policy Intern will assist the team in conceptualising, curating, executing and promoting private and public programmes in the fields of policy, international relations, economics, business, sustainability etc. They will assist in all aspects of content creation, including research, design, marketing, and outreach. They will be a critical member of a dynamic, multicultural team, and have a voice in shaping the activities and visibility of Asia Society India Centre's business and policy programme.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The responsibilities of the Intern will include but are not limited to: 

  • Assisting the Business and Policy team with research, conceptualization and planning of programmes. 
  • Designing outreach plans and ideating audience engagement through social media with existing and future campaigns and programmes
  • Coordinating with external stakeholders to organize collaborative programmes
  • Creating new models for knowledge dissemination of the core segments of ASIC's business and policy division

REQUIREMENTS: 

The applicant must:

  • Have completed or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Economics, Sociology or related fields.
  • Have a keen interest in knowledge dissemination, content curation, policy research and current affairs
  • Have strong written and communication skills
  • Have the ability to work independently, while concurrently functioning as a member of the team
  • Have detail-oriented administrative capabilities
  • Have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of current political, economic, and business developments in India and South Asia
  • Have proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva
  • Be comfortable working in a multi-cultural, fast-paced environment. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Applicants are requested to email us at jsundaram@asiasociety.org.org with a cover letter and an updated resume with the subject line ‘Application: Business and Policy Intern’. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact those candidates selected for interviews. No phone calls, please.  

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact those candidates selected for interviews. No phone calls, please.

Asia Society is an equal-opportunity employer.