Lekha is a well-established supplementary educational program aimed to develop lifelong writing skills that help school-aged children grow both creatively and academically.
This year, more than 2500 students have already participated in our afterschool programs, enrichment programs and camps. The program started expanding in 2008 and is now in 24 cities across the Bay Area.
Lekha Managers
Are you …
- An excellent communicator
- Organized and detail oriented
- Independent worker
- A professional
Do you believe that …
- Creativity is important in writing
- Children can thrive with just a little guidance
- A story is in the heart of every person
You will need to:
- Spend between 10–20 hours a week
- Convince people to conduct programs at their locations
- Coordinate locations and classes
- Coordinate instructors and partners
- Work on a commission-based income
Instructors
Lekha Ink’s writing school is looking for instructors for our academic and creative writing classes.
Writing teachers: must have at least a Bachelor’s degree, interest in writing, and in teaching children.
Early Reading teachers: must be of upper division standing (completed at least 80 units), preferably child development or related majors.
Early Writing teachers: must be of upper division standing (completed at least 80 units), preferably child development or related majors.
Create-A-Book teachers: must be of upper division standing (completed at least 80 units), preferably child development or related majors.
Graphic Designer
Do you have experience in the fields of graphic design, publishing and/or marketing? Lekha Ink, a small independent publishing company, is looking for a part-time design assistant and marketing representative for some upcoming projects. Ideal applicants are flexible, outgoing, creative, and experienced. Candidates with experience in marketing or design for the publishing industry are especially preferred. Please do not reply unless you have one year or more of marketing and/or graphic design experience. Pay is TBD, based on experience and project assignment. Please email us your cover letter and resume in word document format. Thank you!
Email applications to jobs@test.lekhaink.com
Marketing and Sales Associate
Responsibilities:
- Develops relationships with individuals and organizations in the publishing industry to increase presence and brand awareness of Lekha Publishers.
- Generates new leads for the publishing house and closes sales with authors.
- Increases revenue through outreach and sales of books published by Lekha.
- Actively develops strategic partnerships in the community with organizations that promote children’s and YA literature and writing education, i.e. libraries, parks and recreation departments, public and private schools, etc.
- Works directly with CEO to develop and implement marketing plans for publishing house, while cross-promoting the writing school when possible.
- Develops online presence for Lekha Publishers and School.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
- Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- 1-3 years experience in marketing and sales, preferably in a publishing environment
- Experience in publishing strongly preferred
Email applications to jobs@test.lekhaink.com