General Internship

These internships afford unique opportunities to understand the inner-workings of a non-profit organization, and learn and contribute to the social, cultural, economic, political, and security dimensions of the U.S.-Korea relationship. The work schedule is flexible and will be discussed during the interview. This is an unpaid internship and that class credit is provided is applicable.

Responsibilities:

• Research, update and maintain database records
• Help identify potential program topics and speakers
• Research partnership opportunities with other institutions and groups
• Prepare promotional materials for upcoming programs
• Assist in pre-program promotional outreach efforts
• Research new funding sources in the form of donor campaigns, corporate sponsors and foundation grants
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of special fundraising events
• Research press articles relating to The Korea Society
• Monitor the reception desk and direct incoming calls
• Perform various administrative tasks to support departments
• Willingness to staff gallery during opening hours and support project planning, design, implementation and execution
• Class credit available

Applicants for these positions must:

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Be capable of conducting detail-oriented Internet searches
• Possess exceptional communications skills, polite phone etiquette, and strong writing abilities
• Korean language aptitude is welcomed but not required

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@koreasociety.org with "General Internship: Your Name" in the subject line. Only applications emailed jobs@koreasociety.org will be accepted.

Please do not follow-up on applications by phone.

Thank you for your interest!