Careers

Employment with the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund is an excellent place to start your career or continue to grow professionally. Work in a rewarding field, serve your community and make contacts that will serve a life-time.

We are currently looking for an experienced and dynamic candidate for the full-time Executive Director and full-time Community Relations Associate/Manager positions. Additionally, we are looking to fill the part-time role of a Grant Writer. Candidates applying must be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and have a passion for working towards the strengthening of the Sikh American community.

Organizational Description:
SALDEF is the nation’s oldest Sikh American civil rights and advocacy organization. Its mission is to protect the civil rights of Sikh Americans and ensure a fostering environment in the United States for Sikh Americans. SALDEF provides services and programs to empower Sikh Americans through legislative and legal advocacy, educational outreach and media relations.

SALDEFs vision is to create an America where:

• Sikh Americans are recognized and respected as an integral part of American society
• Sikh Americans take a leadership role in shaping public policy and strengthening civil rights for all Americans
• Sikh Americans are represented at the highest levels of government and in the media.

Open Positions

Executive Director (Full-time)
Grant Writer (Part-time)