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Interns and Volunteers
Asia Society welcomes interns and volunteers.
Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities include the reception/membership desk, AsiaStore, office support, and ushering/greeting assignments. Kindly click on the link below, print and complete the application form and send it to:
Jacqueline Meyer
Volunteer Coordinator
Asia Society
725 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021-5088
Fax: 212-452-1422
Application form (PDF)
Both volunteer and intern applicants will be contacted if their skills and availability match with a department's request. If not, the application will be kept on file for future consideration.
Interns
For intern opportunities and contact information on how to apply, see below. Please note that internships are unpaid.
Marketing & PR Intern - New York
Posted 1/8/10
The Asia Society, a leading non-profit cultural and educational institution, seeks a marketing intern to provide support to the Department of Marketing and Advertising, Marketing and Communications Division.
Marketing and PR Internship Announcement (PDF)
Graphics Intern - New York
Posted 1/8/10
The Communications Department is looking for a reliable and technically skilled volunteer intern. Self-starter with strong interest and abilities in graphic design and new media. Interest in Asia and Asia-related issues a plus.
Graphics Internship Announcement (PDF)
Education Administrative/Conference Intern - New York
Posted 12/2/09
Asia Society Partnership for Global Learning is seeking a volunteer for spring internship from January through June or July, 2010.
Education Administrative/Conference Internship Announcement (PDF)
Asia Society Box Office Intern - New York
Posted 9/8/09
Asia Society is seeking a volunteer intern seeking to expand her or his curiosity and interest about Asian and Asian American programming.
Asia Society Box Office Internship Announcement (PDF)
Asia Society Online Website Intern - New York
Posted 1/10/10
Asia Society Online is looking for reliable and technically skilled volunteer interns with strong interest and skills in the web industry, specifically web video and multimedia. Winter and Spring Term Positions Available.
Asia Society Online Website Internship Announcement (PDF)
Asia Society Intern Recruitment Announcement - Washington, DC
Posted 7/24/09
Internships are available in business development and economic research, as well as in the Arts & Culture, Policy, Environmental, and Young Professional programs.
Washington, DC Intern Recruitment Announcement (PDF)
Social Media Intern - New York
Posted 10/28/09
The Online/Social Media Intern plays a major role in the promotion of Asia Society’s online content. He or she is directly responsible for cultivating and growing Asia Society’s presence on the web. Daily responsibilities include surfacing Asia Society online content elsewhere, connecting with bloggers and social networkers, and placing and promoting Asia Society content across a variety of online social networks.
Asia Society Social Media Internship Announcement (PDF)
Interns – San Francisco
Asia Society Northern California presents some 50 public-education programs annually that explore Asian cultural, economic and political affairs. We offer long and short-term (minimum of 8 weeks) internships with opportunities to focus on the following areas: membership research and reports; development planning; media outreach; program design and support; and office administration. Interns work closely with development, administrative, and program staff to plan and execute a wide variety of public programs and development initiatives. Interns gain valuable, hands-on experience in non-profit management and Asian affairs.
Qualifications: knowledge and curiosity about Asian and Asian American issues, culture, and Asian-focused activities; excellent communication, research and writing skills; strong organization and project management skills, with ability to focus on details and meet deadlines; flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently in highly-paced, entrepreneurial environment; ability to take initiative and work independently.
Seniors, recent graduates, and graduate students in Asian and Asian-American studies, business, history, the social sciences, or related fields preferred; office experience preferred but not required.
Schedule: we ask a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week for a minimum of 8 weeks. Though internships are unpaid, interns are encouraged to participate in all programs offered by the Center during the internship.
For applicants (including non-students) who are not able to meet this time commitment, we can often offer more flexible volunteer opportunities as well.
Submit cover letter and resumé to:
Asia Society Northern California
500 Washington Street, Suite 350
San Francisco, CA 94111
Fax: 415-421-2465
E-mail: sanfrancisco@asiasoc.org
No phone calls, please.
