The MinKwon Center for Community Action (formerly YKASEC)
Summer 2013 Internship
Development Intern
The MinKwon Center for Community Action (formerly YKASEC) was established in 1984 to meet the needs and concerns of the Korean American community through our five program areas: Community Organizing and Advocacy, Social and Legal Services, Civic Participation, Youth Empowerment, and Culture. Since our founding, we have made a profound presence in the Korean American community through various grassroots organizing, education, and advocacy initiatives that address important community issues, including immigration policies at the national, state and city levels, voter rights, and culture awareness. The MinKwon Center places a special emphasis on meeting the needs of our marginalized community members, including youth, elderly, recent immigrants, low-income residents, and limited-English-proficient residents – primarily the Korean American and Asian American communities.
The MinKwon Center is offering an exciting Development internship. The development work will consist of seeking funds and resources to support the work of the organization in all five program areas as well as internal capacities. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable development, administrative, and non-profit experience. The intern will work directly with the Development Coordinator.
Internship Description
- Perform research on prospective funders (foundations, corporations, individuals)
- Draft, edit, and revise funding proposals, letters of inquiry, and grant reports
- Work with the Development Coordinator to strengthen existing funder relationships
- Provide support for fundraising events and initiatives
- Assist with maintaining comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date files, records, and systems
- Provide additional administrative support as needed
Details of Internship
- Supervision: Intern is supervised by the Development Coordinator.
- Compensation: While internships are not paid positions, academic credit has been arranged in the past.
- Hours: Interns are expected to work full-time, 10 AM – 6 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Duration: The internship runs from June to August 2013. Specific internship dates will be discussed in person.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Word and Excel.
- Strong writing and organizational skills.
- Have the desire to empower the Asian American community.
- Strong interest in social justice issues.
- A "can do" attitude!
Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit a cover letter and resume by Monday, April 8th, 2013 via email to:
Cynthia Tomm
Development Coordinator
cynthia.tomm@minkwon.org