The MinKwon Center for Community Action (formerly YKASEC)
Administrative 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 Services, Civic Participation, Youth, 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. More recently, it has expanded its program areas to work with the Chinese American, Flushing, and immigrant communities as well.
The MinKwon Center is seeking an Administrative Intern who will assist MinKwon’s Executive Director, Administrative Director, and other staff on a range of tasks to ensure that the organization has a strong foundation for its award-winning program work.
Internship Description:
• Work directly with Executive Director and Administrative Director to implement and plan administrative tasks.
• Serve as liaison between Directors and outside stakeholders such as elected officials, funders, and other partners;
• Provide support in planning special events and organizational activities;
• Help expand publicity and profile-raising materials and efforts;
• Help strengthen and maintain social media strategy.
Requirements:
• Have the desire to empower the Korean American, Asian American and immigrant communities in New York City.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines and work independently and on multiple tasks under pressure.
Details of Internship:
• Compensation: While internships are not paid, academic credit has been arranged in the past.
• Hours: Minimum of 10 hours/week.
• Duration: Specific internship dates will be discussed in person.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to:
Young Sook Na
Administrative Director
ysna@minkwon.org