ASA Board Applications

Thank you for your interest in ASA! The Association of South-Asian A Cappella (ASA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the growth and cultivation of South-Asian A Cappella. We strive to be the foundation on which the community is built by developing resources and providing a platform for the artform. ASA’s flagship event is All-American Awaaz, the national championship of South-Asian A Cappella. We oversee and manage the competition circuit and bid point system year-round, leading up to A3. The ASA’s mission goes beyond just the collegiate network of performing groups, however. Our other programs aim to connect with alumni and other members of the community, as well as engage in outreach through the education system to provide awareness and guidance to budding young South-Asian artists.

 

We are seeking driven individuals to help us complete a host of projects. No previous experience is necessary, only the willingness to learn!

Please feel free to reach out to us at with any further questions you may have!

Thank you!
– Association of South-Asian A Cappella Directors

Areas of Interest

Help grow the South Asian A Cappella competitive circuit by creating resources for competitions and teams, and seeking opportunities to expand our circuit. Example Projects: How to run a competition Resource Guide, Finding new competitions/showcases, Planning Workshops for teams
Establish and maintain close ties with the current circuit, gather and implement feedback from teams and competitions, and provide non-competitive collaboration opportunities. Compile and organize historical data associated with the circuit. Work with collegiate teams on issues they face including licensing for published songs. Example Projects: A(SATB) Challenge, ASA Ambassador Program, Feedback forms
Strengthen our Desi A Cappella community by building out policies, planning community discussions, and creating additional engagement opportunities. Example Projects: Anti-Racism Policy, Sexual Assault Prevention Policy, Community Discussions, NDA Meetups, NDA LinkedIn Group
Work closely with the Public Relations team to create graphic and video content for social media platforms.
Work on building and maintaining partnerships with external organizations and foster crucial relationships that will support the genre’s growth.
Keep track of ASA finances, help with submitting grants, and seek out fundraising opportunities. Example Projects: Accounting Ledger Maintenance, Taxes, Fundraising, Grants
Work on judges guidelines, scoring rubric, bid competition guidelines, and the bid point system to maintain ASA standards for bid competitions. Work with A3 to establish a fair and uniform selection process.
Maintain ASA’s digital media presence through popular social media platforms and promote our organization’s brand.
Expand platforms such as our website and Ekta portal to ensure we have the resources to keep up with an ever-growing circuit. (CS experience preferred).

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