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2009 Cherry Blossom Festival Internship |
The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, a non-profit organization, seeks a Program Intern for late January–April, 2009. The candidate should have an interest in or familiarity with Japan and Japanese culture. Ability to speak Japanese is helpful, but not required. A valid driver’s license is required.
The intern’s work will focus on the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia project:
Marketing/Public Relations/Media
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Manage festival-related general inquiries
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Participate in publicity street-team activities
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Distribute collateral materials to local organizations, hotels, etc.
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Assist with preparation of press releases
Fundraising
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Prepare Festival information packets for prospective sponsors
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Maintain database of corporate and individual donations
Other
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Assist with planning and preparation for other JASGP events/activities
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Assist with day-to-day JASGP operations, including administrative support, etc.
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Assist with online content including blogging and social networking
This position is an unpaid internship, up to 20–24 hours per week. Compensation for lunch will be provided.
Candidates should send a cover letter and resume by e-mail or fax to Sam Malissa at the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia:
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or FAX 215-790-3805.
Established in 1994, the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is an association of individuals, corporations, and organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region. Its purpose is to bring the peoples of Japan and the U.S. closer together in understanding, appreciation, and cooperation. The JASGP is devoted to fostering relationships between Americans and Japanese by promoting and encouraging a better understanding of the business, cultural, social, educational and political practices of Japan and the Untied States. For more information, visit http://jasgp.org.
The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia, a project of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, is an initiative to encourage a better understanding of the cultural, social and educational customs of Japan and the United States. The Festival also seeks to beautify the Philadelphia landscape by annually planting and maintaining 100 cherry trees in Fairmount Park as a gift to the city. For more information, visit http://jasgp.org/sakura .
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