Current Openings:

Senior Development Officer
Development Internship
Contemporary Issues/Corporate Affairs Program Internships
Performing Arts & Korean Studies Internship
Film Internship

Performing Arts & Korean Studies Internship 

The Korea Society is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a part-time intern for its performing arts and Korean studies project areas. The intern will provide administrative, logistical and research support.  

Responsibilities will include: 

• Updating and maintaining database records
• Binding, copying and distributing educational publications such as textbooks and article
• Attending and assisting at Korean studies programs such as conferences and summer courses
• Assisting in pre-program promotional outreach efforts
• Performing miscellaneous administrative tasks 

This internship affords unique opportunities for learning and introducing Korean studies and the arts to American educators.  

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 this position must be attentive to details, organized and available to attend scheduled Korean studies programs at The Korea Society. Korean language aptitude is welcomed but not required. 

To apply for this intern position, 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 . 
Please do not follow–up on applications by phone.

Film Internship 

The Korea Society is seeking a highly motivated intern for its film department. Responsibilities will include:

• Researching, updating and maintaining press database
• Researching contact information for individuals and organizations
• Researching film reviews/photos
• Archiving film news articles
• Contacting press regarding our film program
• Supporting coordinating and implementing various film programs.
• Supporting the general operations of the film department
• Performing miscellaneous administrative duties

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
Please do not follow–up on applications by phone.

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 intern 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 .
Please do not follow–up on applications by phone.

The Korea Society Journal – Call for Submissions

The Korea Society Journal (TKSJ), an online and print publication of The Korea Society, is now accepting article submissions for its 2009 issue. TKSJ seeks opinion, analysis and reportage on political,business, social, arts/media, cultural and historic topics related to both North and South Korea, as well as articles on U.S.–Korea relations.

Articlesfrom the most recent issues have included, “How Korean Cinema Went Global,” “South Korea’s Emergence as a Significant World Power,” and “The South Korean–United States Alliance: Vagaries of a Future Relationship.” Past issues are available online .

Proposals should be be submitted to Samuel Jamier at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Writers may send completed articles or queries. All submissions should be accompanied by a brief professional bio.