Hands-on and cross-functional
Kala Utsav is seeking a Manager, Operations & Outreach to help manage the organization's day-to-day operations while expanding its community presence, partnerships, and outreach.
This is a hands-on, cross-functional role that combines:
- Nonprofit operations and administration
- Community outreach and relationship building
- Program and event coordination
- Partnership and sponsorship development
- Communications and community engagement
- Volunteer and vendor coordination
The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive, and resourceful professional who can independently manage multiple responsibilities, build strong community relationships, and turn ideas into well-executed programs and initiatives.
Where culture meets community
Kala Utsav is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Indian arts, culture, education, and community engagement in the United States.
Four areas you'll own
01
Operations
- Manage day-to-day administrative and operational activities.
- Coordinate programs, events, meetings, vendors, and volunteers.
- Develop and maintain schedules, processes, documentation, and reports.
- Track budgets, expenses, timelines, and deliverables.
- Support organizational leadership with planning, execution, and follow-up.
02
Outreach & community engagement
- Develop and execute community outreach initiatives.
- Build relationships with Indian-American and South Asian community organizations, cultural institutions, schools, artists, professionals, and businesses.
- Identify opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and sponsorships.
- Represent Kala Utsav at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities.
- Help increase awareness, participation, and engagement with Kala Utsav programs and initiatives.
03
Programs & events
- Assist with the planning and execution of cultural programs, workshops, performances, and community events.
- Coordinate logistics, registrations, communications, vendors, and volunteers.
- Work closely with artists, instructors, cultural organizations, and other partners.
- Identify opportunities for new programs, collaborations, and community initiatives.
04
Communications & administration
- Support newsletters, social media, email communications, and outreach campaigns.
- Maintain contact databases and organizational records.
- Prepare presentations, proposals, reports, and other organizational materials.
- Track outreach and program results and provide regular updates to leadership.
What you'll bring
Required
- Bachelor's degree.
- Strong organizational and project-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working with volunteers, community organizations, vendors, and external partners.
- Willingness to travel periodically for programs and events.
- Proficiency with common office, productivity, and collaboration tools.
- Demonstrated interest in Indian arts, culture, education, and community building.
Preferred
- Experience in nonprofit operations, program management, community engagement, events, or administration.
- Experience working with Indian-American or South Asian community organizations.
- Experience in arts and culture, education, events, or nonprofit organizations.
Someone who
- Takes ownership and follows through on commitments.
- Enjoys working across operations, programs, outreach, and community engagement.
- Is comfortable wearing multiple hats in a growing nonprofit organization.
- Builds genuine and lasting relationships with community members and partners.
- Can move effectively between strategic planning and hands-on execution.
- Is passionate about strengthening awareness and participation in Indian arts, culture, and education in the United States.
What we offer
Salary$50,000–$70,000+, depending on experience and qualifications
BonusPerformance-based bonus
PerksAdditional perks may be provided as part of the overall package
Location: East Coast or West Coast, USA. Some travel may be required for Kala Utsav programs and events, community outreach activities, partner and stakeholder meetings, and networking and cultural events.
How to apply
Help us build this home
Please submit the following through our application form:
- Your resume.
- A brief statement describing your relevant experience.
- A brief statement explaining your interest in working with Kala Utsav.
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