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Current Openings (As of January 6, 2008):

Senior Development Officer
Development Internship
New Media Internships
Contemporary Issues/Corporate Affairs Program Internships

Senior Development Officer

The Korea Society is seeking a senior development officer to identify and develop program funding sources. Duties will include researching grant-making organizations, providing advice on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures as well as devising and implementing fundraising efforts (including direct mail, planned giving and endowment campaigns). The senior program officer for development will also be responsible for briefing The Korea Society's president on fundraising efforts, maintaining records for grant tracking and reporting and building relationships with current and prospective donors.

Applicants must have knowledge of various grant programs available to non-profits and the ability to create innovative grant applications. A bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in grant writing and program management required.


All applications should include a résumé and a cover letter (in English) with salary history and requirements.

Applications should be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to:

Human Resources
The Korea Society
Eighth Floor
950 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Fax: (212) 759-7530
E-mail:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Development Internship

The Korea Society is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill an open intern position in its development department. The development intern will provide support for the department’s fundraising activities.

Responsibilities will include:

  • updating and maintaining database records
  • researching contact information for individuals and organizations
  • researching new funding sources in the form of donor campaigns, corporate sponsors and foundation grants
  • coordinating and implementing fundraising events
  • preparing fundraising collateral
  • supporting the general operations of the development department
  • performing miscellaneous administrative duties

Applicants for this position must be competent in using Microsoft Office applications and capable of conducting detail-oriented Internet searches.

This opening is an outstanding opportunity for someone interested in learning about nonprofit development and fundraising. It is an unpaid position, but an allowance will be provided to cover commuting and lunch costs. The work schedule is flexible and will be discussed during the interview.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and résumé to Jiyoung Suh, development associate This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .


New Media Internships


The Korea Society is seeking highly motivated individuals to serve as interns in its new media and web communications efforts. The new media interns will help maintain The Korea Society’s Web site and perform basic Web publishing operations.

The responsibilities will include one or more of the following activities:

  • Assisting with day-to-day maintenance of The Korea Society’s Web site
  • Taking part in the overhaul and redesign of The Korea Society’s Web site
  • Designing online content for The Korea Society Journal
  • Repurposing media for the Web
  • Performing miscellaneous administrative duties


These internships are an outstanding opportunity for anyone interested in honing their practical Web design skills in a professional environment.

Internship positions at The Korea Society are unpaid, but a modest allowance is provided to cover commuting and lunch costs. The work schedule is flexible and will be discussed during the interview.

Applicants for these positions must be proficient in popular Web 2.0 applications such as MySpace, Facebook and Flickr.

To apply for one of the available positions, please send a cover letter and résumé to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Contemporary Issues/Corporate Affairs Program Internships

The Korea Society is seeking highly motivated individuals to serve as interns in its contemporary issues and corporate affairs project areas. The interns will provide administrative and logistical support for the programs implemented in these project areas.

The responsibilities will include one or more of the following activities:

  • Updating and maintaining database records
  • Helping to identify potential program topics and speakers
  • Researching partnership opportunities with other institutions and groups
  • Preparing promotional materials for upcoming programs
  • Assisting in pre-program promotional outreach efforts
  • Performing miscellaneous administrative tasks

These internships afford unique opportunities to learn more about the social, cultural, economic, political, and security dimensions of the U.S.-Korea relationship.

Internship positions at The Korea Society are unpaid, but a modest allowance is provided to cover commuting and lunch costs. The work schedule is flexible and will be discussed during the interview.

Applicants for these positions must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of conducting detail-oriented Internet searches. Strong communications skills are essential. Korean language aptitude is welcomed but not required.

To apply for one of the available positions, please send a cover letter and résumé to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
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