By International 50th Anniversary Committee

Please accept our obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

This year, 2015, we will begin our observances with the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in the US, and quickly move on to 2016, just one year away. Continental and regional committees have been formed and are active.

But, recently our International Coordinator, Ajay Kumar prabhu from the UK has had to step down from this service, due to personal circumstances. We thank him for his excellent service in mobilizing devotees for planning their 50th anniversary celebrations.

We now need to try to fill this position as soon as possible. A service description follows.

On behalf of our committee, Pancharatna dasa will receive all enquiries, resumes, etc. so if you are interested in this service or know someone who might, please write with personal details to pancharatna@gmail.com

Thank you. We look forward to working with you to make 2016 a fantastic year for ISKCON.

Your servants,

International 50th Anniversary Committee

Service Description

Mission:

To help develop, promote, encourage, and coordinate celebration of ISKCON’s 50^th Anniversary around the world.

Authority:

ISKCON International 50^th Anniversary Committee

Time and budget:

• Estimated 15 to 20 hours per week service

• Budget for office expenses and travel is available

Requirements:

• Strong Leadership skills

• Management Experience

• Strong Communication skills, including writing and speaking

• Basic Computer skills, including some basic web management experience

• Proficient in English (additional languages a plus)

• Strategic Planning skills

• Good organizational skills

• Strong commitment to ISKCON and Srila Prabhupada

• Team player

• Team builder

• Self-motivated

• Multi-tasker

• Goal oriented

• International vision

• Enthusiastic

• Enjoys working with people

• Able to work cooperatively with senior ISKCON leaders, and devotees at all levels

• Graduate of ISKCON Communications & Leadership/Management courses (preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Working in conjunction with the 50^th Anniversary Committee and International Communications Committee: Develop an International Anniversary Strategy (IAS)—including recommended events, themes, and goals—to promote and celebrate ISKCON’s 50^th Anniversary

• Attend bi-monthly meetings with the International Anniversary Committee and provide progress reports

• Develop and maintain relationships/communication, and provide ongoing consultation with key ISKCON leaders and leadership bodies internationally to encourage regional planning and celebration of ISKCON’s 50^th Anniversary

• Coordinate with Regional/Continental Anniversary Coordinators when/if in place; and participate in Continental strategy conference calls as needed to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas

• Promote adherence to 50^th Anniversary themes and goals by ISKCON Regions, Temples and Communities

• Ensure regular information about the 50^th Anniversary is distributed to ISKCON leaders, temples, websites, and members in increasing frequency as the Anniversary draws closer

• Work with the Communication Ministry to coordinate and distribute information and media releases about the 50^th Anniversary to appropriate venues

• Serve as an ISKCON 50^th Anniversary spokesperson when required

• Respond to inquiries about the 50^th Anniversary

• Provide Anniversary reports and updates for the GBC Body to review at its two annual meetings

• Oversee the development of promotional materials, as required

• Assist in maintaining an Anniversary website, by providing information to the webmaster, or directly uploading if possible