Career Opportunities

POSITION: Programme Officer – Arts and Culture

LOCATION: Mumbai

PURPOSE: The Programme Officer works with the Programming team to develop and execute programmatic content and with administrative aspects of the Centers’ initiatives across arts and culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The responsibilities of the Programme Officer will include but are not limited to:

  • Developing and curating timely and relevant programming that is strategically aligned with Asia Society’s broader institutional goals
  • Identifying a relevant list of thought leaders and speakers, both local and international
  • Communicating and networking with institutions, professionals and interfacing with prospective partners
  • Managing Asia Society’s web presence, including institutional calendar, social media and event archive
  • Managing logistics, including liaising with headquarters in New York and the Asia Society Museum
  • Managing the Centre’s public relations and communications work
  • Identifying funding opportunities and creating funding proposals

REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must possess:

  • A minimum bachelor’s degree in arts or a related field
  • Minimum four years professional work experience, preferably with experience of programme development and/or administration in an arts organisation
  • 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
  • A demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of the arts including cinema, theatre, music and the visual arts
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Be open minded and comfortable working in a multi-cultural, fast paced environment.

HOW TO APPLY:
For positions in Mumbai, please email:

  • A cover letter, indicating your interest and qualifications for the position
  • A resume 
  • A writing sample (3-5 pp. max)

to Alekha Ranjitsinh at aranjitsinh@asiasociety.org

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.

Thank you for your interest in the position and Asia Society.

Asia Society is an equal-opportunity employer.

Internship Opportunity

POSITION: Programme Development Intern – Business & Policy

LOCATION: Mumbai

DESCRIPTION: The Programme Development Intern will assist the Asia Society India Centre Programming team in researching current local and global trends to develop relevant content, topics and speakers for events in Mumbai and across India. Additionally, the Programme Intern will assist in all aspects of event execution including marketing communications, social media, and logistics. The Programme Development Intern will gain a working knowledge of Indian business, policy, art and culture across a variety of perspectives. The Intern will have the opportunity to interact with local and global leaders who span the academic, business, and artistic world. The Intern will learn the process of programme development, from the early stages of creative idea generation, to identifying key players and target audience, to organizing and hosting a meaningful event. The Intern will be a critical member of a dynamic, multicultural team, and have a voice in shaping the Asia Society India Centre.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • The responsibilities of the Programme Development Intern will include but are not limited to:
  • Assisting in developing and curating timely and relevant programmes that are strategically aligned with Asia Society’s broader institutional goals
  • Identifying potential speakers and thought leaders from the Asia-Pacific region
  • Managing logistical arrangements on-site at programmes, developing budget iterations and archiving past programmes
  • Assisting in communicating and networking with institutions, professionals and interfacing with prospective partners
  • Maintaining Asia Society’s web presence, including institutional calendar, social media (Facebook & Twitter), pre and post event summaries and video highlights
  • Assisting in identifying funding opportunities and drafting series proposals

REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must possess:

  • Bachelor's degree with a social science background, preferably economics, policy or political science
  • The ability to work independently, while concurrently functioning as a member of the Programme team
  • Detail-oriented administrative capabilities
  • The ability to undertake diverse tasks and work on multiple projects concurrently
  • A demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of current political, economic, and cultural policies and developments in the countries of the Asian region
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Comfort working in a multi-cultural, fast paced environment.

HOW TO APPLY:
For positions in Mumbai, please email:

  • A cover letter, indicating your interest and qualifications for the position
  • A resume 
  • A writing sample (3-5 pp. max)

to rshah@asiasociety.org

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.

Thank you for your interest in the position and Asia Society.

Asia Society is an equal-opportunity employer.