PAID - Special Events Internship Available
Incorporated in 1990, the
Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) is the only community based fund of its
kind, generating vital resources and funding through Workplace Giving Programs
as well as other channels to support the rapidly growing Asian and Pacific Islander
communities. APCF and its 29 affiliate agencies provide linguistically and
culturally appropriate health and human services to 225,000 residents
throughout Los Angeles County and beyond. Programs and services are provided in
27 Asian languages plus English and Spanish.
The Asian Pacific
Community Fund’s mission is to cultivate philanthropists to invest in community
organizations that empower underserved Asian and Pacific Islanders to prosper.
We transform lives and meet the diverse needs of Asian and Pacific Islanders by
building healthier communities, developing leaders, creating a stronger voice
and providing the foundation for a brighter tomorrow.
APCF is looking for a
highly motivated Special Events Intern who is passionate about the Asian and Pacific
Islander community.
Position: Special Events
Intern
Length of Commitment:
8 months
16 – 20 hours per
week with additional hours required around the event date
Compensation:
$1,000 paid at the
completion of the internship
Duties:
This PAID internship
position provides hands on experience working in special events coordination
for an Asian American non-profit organization and is an excellent opportunity
for those wishing to develop skills in non-profit fundraising which is highly
sought after in the industry.
Responsibilities:
Primary
Oversee Silent Auction for
fundraising event including donor research, solicitation, tracking, creation of
auction displays, bid sheets, auction catalog, etc.
Secondary
Assist with the following:
• Event design & production
• Secure guests, track attendees and process payments
• Program development
• Coordination the day of the fundraising event
• Follow up after the event
•
Event website and online
marketing and processes
College degree or active
enrollment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-starter with
strong interest in the fundraising arena
Ability to work independently and in a
team
Attention to detail is a must
Intermediate/advanced skills in Microsoft
Word and Excel and internet research Functional knowledge in creating websites
and graphics programs a plus.
Language Skills:
Must be fluent in English
and have excellent writing skills.
Ability to speak, read & write Chinese,
Japanese, and/or Korean a plus but not necessary.
TO APPLY, please email ALL
of the following to HR@apcf.org with subject header “SPECIAL EVENTS INTERN.”
Submissions without all 3 components will not be reviewed.
• Cover Letter
• Resume
References
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