Internships/Jobs

The Korea Society’s Arts & Culture department is seeking a talented and dedicated intern with demonstrated interest and background in Korean Studies and/or Arts. We are seeking an intern with strong administrative and research/writing skills, as well as interest in art exhibitions and programming.

As an Art & Culture Intern, you will build networking relationships with artists, performers, and experts in Korean culture. You will conduct research on organizations and individuals, as well as track and monitor current events related to traditional and contemporary Korean culture. You will gain exposure to non-profit organizations and learn database management as well as event planning and public/press outreach.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• * Assist in planning and executing exhibitions and programs
• * Research potential speakers, artists, funding sources, and partner organizations
• * Assist with on-site program management including reception and registration, event A/V tasks, setup and breakdown, and attending and reporting on Korea-related events
• * Assist with live webcast & video release programs during or pre-production

Qualifications:

• * Academic background in Asian Studies, Art History, and/or Art Management
• * Strong research, writing, and editing skills with excellent attention to detail
• * Self-driven with a professional demeanor with a desire to excel
• * Proficient in using social media tools such as Facebook and Instagram
• * Previous experience in communications, outreach and media relations a plus
• * Korean language skills a plus

Schedule:

Internships are unpaid positions. Please note that we do not provide visa support. Candidates are required to commit to a minimum of 12 week and 8-10 hours per week. Must be available to come to the NYC office one day a week. May be required to be present for evening programs.

How to apply:

• 1) a cover letter, indicating your interest in the position and the days and hours you are available to work
• 2) a resume in PDF format
• 3) Email with the subject line "ART & CULTURE INTERNSHIP 2025" to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Description:

The Korea Society’s Education Department is seeking talented and dedicated interns with a demonstrated interest in Korea. The department not only provides lecture and workshop programming and curates a wide-range of resources but also offers a robust Korean Language Program. As an intern in the Education Department you will have networking opportunities, receive professional skills training and gain exposure to how nonprofit organizations work. Further, you will learn database management as well as event planning and public/press outreach. We are currently offering three different internship opportunities.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following for each internship opportunity:

Korean Language Program:
As a Korean Language Program intern you will have opportunities to learn about the management of a language program as well as assist in developing and running extracurricular activities with our students, aid with curriculum development, gain exposure to non-profit organizations as well as event planning and public/press outreach.

• * Assist in creating and implementing supplemental materials and activities that provide additional language practice for enrolled student
• * Assist with creating promotional materials
• * Assist with coordinating and implementing outreach campaigns
• * Assist with registration processes for a four-term language program
• * Update and maintain database records, including class rosters for our Korean Language Program
• * Research and compile Korean language learning best practices and resource suggestions.

General Education Programming: As an education intern, you will have the opportunity to assist with the planning and implementation of our speaker series, Current and Future Directions in Korean Studies, as well as develop and help to deliver programs for visiting area middle and high school groups and assist with our Project Bridge Youth Ambassadors and Korean Study Abroad Travel Grant programs. Additionally, you will help us create resources and identify useful resources on external sites. Duties can include the following.

• * Research potential program topics, speakers, external organizations, and funding sources
• * Assist in organizing speaker events
• * Serve as an application reviewer for our competitive Project Bridge and Study Abroad Travel Grant programs
• * Assist in the creation of promotional materials for Education events and competitions
• * Assist in the creation of new resource materials and workshops
• * Research educator resources provided on external sites
• * Assist in the identification of educator needs by analyzing survey results and current search requests on the Society’s website

Qualifications:

• * Undergraduate or graduate student
• * Strong attention to detail
• * Motivated to undertake new initiatives
• * Team player
• * Adobe CS skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) preferred, but not required
• * For the Korean Language internship, intermediate Korean language skills required, advanced preferred

Schedule:
Internships are unpaid positions. Candidates are required to commit to a minimum of 10 to 12 weeks and a minimum of 10 to 15 hours per week. Interns can work in-person or remotely. Do note that we cannot provide visa support.

Benefits:

• * Flexible work schedule
• * In-person or virtual attendance or hybrid (in-person & virtual)
• * Free admission to all Korea Society events during your internship period
• * Ability to enroll in the Society’s Korean Language program with a full tuition waiver
• * Class credit is applicable if approved by your school

The Korea Society seeks multiple bright, enthusiastic, and dedicated interns for its Development Department. The Development intern will provide support for all aspects of the department, assisting with tasks and projects in the following key functional areas:

Individual Giving and Membership:

• * Update and maintain membership database records
• * Assist with membership renewals, including printing and mailing acknowledgments
• * Assist with creating marketing collateral and brochures
• * Assist with creating members’ newsletters

Special Events Planning and Fundraising:

• * Assist in the preparation and implementation of special events
• * Research potential in-kind donations for events
• * Assist with special event invitations and fundraising mailings

Corporate Sponsorship and Foundation Grant Proposals and Report Writing:

• * Research new funding sources and contact information
• * Collect press articles relating to The Korea Society and its programs
• * Compile statistics for grant reporting
• * Assist in the preparation of proposals and reports

Young Professional and Contemporary Culture Programming:

• * Research current cultural trends, identifying potential program topics and speakers
• * Write Web site postings for programs
• * Prepare promotional materials for upcoming programs
• * Assist in program promotional outreach efforts, using social media and email campaigns
• * Provide staffing support at programs

Applicants for this position must be well organized, competent in using Microsoft Office applications, and capable of conducting detail-oriented Internet searches. Knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign is a plus. This is an unpaid position but is an outstanding opportunity for someone interested in learning about nonprofit development, fundraising, and programming. Class credit available. The work schedule is flexible and will be discussed during the interview.

Application Instructions:

• Please submit a cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with "Development Internship: Your Name” in the subject line. Only applications emailed This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. will be accepted.

The Communications department is seeking a talented, motivated, and hard-working intern who shares our organization's mission to promote greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea. As a Communications intern, you will help expand The Korea Society’s general audience and reach online and in media and gain experience in a fast-paced non-profit working environment.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• * Designing social media and web content to promote Korea Society programs
• * Transcription and editing video content
• * Coordinating and assisting with targeted outreach campaigns to press, local organizations, and student groups
• * Conducting research on media organizations, press contacts, and partner organizations
• * Tracking and monitoring current events related to Korean policy and culture
• * Assisting in planning and promoting Korea Society programs and events online and in-person

Qualifications:

• * Strong background in content development, video editing, and social media design
• * Strong research, writing, and editing skills with excellent attention to detail
• * Self-driven with a professional demeanor with a desire to excel
• * Proficient in using social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Instagram
• * Previous experience in communications, outreach and media relations a plus
• * Korean language skills a plus
• * Availability to staff in-person events on occasional weekdays a plus

Schedule:

Internships are unpaid positions. Candidates are required to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks and 8-10 hours per week. Priority will be given to applicants who are available to staff in-person events in our NYC office on some weekdays.

Application Instructions:

• Please submit a cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with "Communications Internship: Your Name” in the subject line. Only applications emailed This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. will be accepted

The Korea Society's Policy department is now accepting applications for internships. Qualified candidates should have demonstrated interests in international relations or East Asian politics. We are seeking an intern with strong research and writing skills, as well as an interest in programming.

As a Policy Intern, you will build working relationships with leading international relations experts, thinkers, and practitioners. You will monitor current events surrounding Northeast Asia and its effects on U.S. foreign policy. You will also assist with conducting research and briefing our President & CEO. Additionally, there will be opportunities to join private roundtable discussions with senior government officials.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• * Assist in planning and executing policy programs and private roundtables
• * Monitor current events and brief policy team
• * Conduct policy research on visiting delegations and foreign government officials
• * Research potential speakers and partner organizations

Qualifications:

• * Academic background in Political Science, International Relations, East Asian Studies
• * Strong research, writing, and editing skills with attention to detail
• * Korean language ability preferred, but not required

Schedule:

Internships are unpaid positions. Please note that we do not provide visa support. Candidates are expected to commit 15-20 hours a week and come to the NYC office at least one day a week. Candidates are also expected to assist at in-person policy programs. It is preferred that most internships last for a period of six months. Please consider this before applying; short periods of two-three months are not optimal for the intern nor for the Society.

Application Instructions:

1) A cover letter, indicating your interest in the position, which days of the week you will be available to work, and which six month timespan you will be available
2) a resume in PDF format
3) Email with the subject line: "2024 POLICY INTERNSHIP APPLICATION- Last Name, First Name" to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

These internships afford unique opportunities to understand the inner-workings of a non-profit organization, and learn and contribute to the social, cultural, economic, political, and security dimensions of the U.S.-Korea relationship. The work schedule is flexible and will be discussed during the interview. This is an unpaid internship and that class credit is provided is applicable.

Responsibilities:

• * Research, update and maintain database records
• * Help identify potential program topics and speakers
• * Research partnership opportunities with other institutions and groups
• * Prepare promotional materials for upcoming programs
• * Assist in pre-program promotional outreach efforts
• * Research new funding sources in the form of donor campaigns, corporate sponsors and foundation grants
• * Assist in the preparation and implementation of special fundraising events
• * Research press articles relating to The Korea Society
• * Monitor the reception desk and direct incoming calls
• * Perform various administrative tasks to support departments
• * Willingness to staff gallery during opening hours and support project planning, design, implementation and execution
• * Class credit available

Applicants for these positions must:

• * Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• * Be capable of conducting detail-oriented Internet searches
• * Possess exceptional communications skills, polite phone etiquette, and strong writing abilities
• * Korean language aptitude is welcomed but not required

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with "General Internship: Your Name” in the subject line. Only applications emailed This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. will be accepted.

Description:

The Korea Society’s Finance department is seeking an enthusiastic intern with an interest in learning about finance/accounting. The potential intern should be detail-oriented and possess some degree of administrative and bookkeeping skills. This is an unpaid internship and that class credit is applicable.

Responsibilities:

• * Research, update and maintain database records
• * Assist the Associate Finance Officer & Controller
• * Perform various administrative tasks to support departments
• * Occasional assistance with on-site events; such as setting up, reception, and registration

Qualifications:

• * Undergraduate or graduate student with previous internship or work experience preferred
• * Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications: Especially experienced with or desire to learn Excel
• * Strong attention to detail
• * Team player
• * Self-driven with a professional demeanor
• * Korean-language skills a plus

Benefits:

• * Flexible schedule – 2 to 3 days per week
• * Free admission to all Korea Society events during your internship period
• * Exposure to non-profit organizations
• * Numerous networking opportunities
• * Class credit is applicable if approved by your school

The Korea Society, an organization dedicated to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the peoples of the United States and Korea, seeks an intern to assist its media team with content creation. Applicants should have an interest in Korean or Asian issues and be able to create high-quality work for the Society’s communications with its business, government, and academic constituencies.

Preferred skills/responsibilities:

• * Excellent layout and typographical instincts
• * Experience with Photoshop, InDesign and knowledge of web-based platforms, browsers, HTML and CSS
• * Knowledge of content management systems (CMS) a plus
• * Strong interest in Social Network sites and ability to post updates with little notice
• * Attention to detail with an ability to meet tight deadlines
• * Korean-language skills a plus
• * Good knowledge of Korean contemporary culture a pluse

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with "Design Internship: Your Name” in the subject line. Only applications emailed This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. will be accepted.

The Korea Society, an organization dedicated to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea, seeks a video production intern to assist its media team with content creation. Applicants should display an interest in Korean or Asian issues and be able to create high-quality work for the Society’s communications with its business, government, and academic constituencies.

Preferred skills/responsibilities:

• * Remote videotaping for oral histories, documentaries, etc.
• * In-house videotaping of speakers and programs (often late evenings - weekly times subject to change depending on programming schedule)
• * Preparation of audio and video files for Web distribution
• * Coordination of teleconferences
• * Editing (video and/or audio)
• * Korean language skills a plus

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with "Video Internship: Your Name” in the subject line. Only applications emailed This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. will be accepted.