Job: Talks+ Intern – Talks+ Program (New York)


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Position: Talks+ Intern
Posted by: Talks+ Program
Location: New York, NY
Contract: Internship
The Talks+ Program examines vital issues and themes in modern Japanese art, culture and design. Programming is designed to inform and to provide a gateway through which Americans can appreciate the global influence of Japan’s culture and its many trend-defining artisans. Our programs bring together experts and practitioners for provocative discussions on diverse topics including aesthetics, consumer culture and cuisine.
Learning Opportunities:
- Learn firsthand about the people, issues and cultural trends that are of interest and relevance to Japanese and Japan enthusiasts in New York
- Discover how non-profit organizations are structured and run from day to day
- Gain experience in the back-office tasks of ongoing program development and execution
- Conduct research on current cultural trends and leading artists as needed
- Learn social media management and event marketing
Duties & Tasks:
- Use creativity to create innovative event promotion & outreach campaigns
- Help manage the Lecture Program’s social media presence
- Assist program staff at public events, including reception and will call table
- Assist with program research as needed
- Organize files and materials on programs and speakers
- General tasks and office duties
Qualifications:
- Interest in and knowledge of Japanese pop culture and cultural trends
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (image and publishing software is a plus)
- Superior organizational skills, including ability to keep track of many details at once
- Ability to work with a variety of people and different projects
- Superior writing and oral skills
- Familiarity with Japanese language and customs is a plus
- A self-starter and innovative
This is an unpaid internship. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Tomomi Sekiya at tsekiya@japansociety.org. No phone calls please.
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