Opportunities
to work with ACDC
Job
Opportunities 
A-VOYCE Web Development Project
Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA position
Communications
and Marketing Project Coordinator,
AmeriCorps VISTA position
Volunteer Opportunities
We are
always seeking dedicated volunteers to work with the board and staff to
further our mission. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in the
community, learn a new skill, or meet people with similar interests.
Immediate
needs for volunteer help include:
- Office administration and general assistance
- Planning our Annual Meeting
- Event coordination for our annual Asian Comedy Night
Other examples
of volunteer opportunities include:
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Lending a hand in special event planning and preparation
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Participating in ACDC outreach efforts at festivals and other
community events
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out a
volunteer
information form and email it with resume to
jason.chou@asiancdc.org
Internship
Opportunities
Internships
provide invaluable work experience for those looking to explore further
education or a career in the non-profit field. Interns at ACDC may work
within one of our program areas: Urban/Community Planning, Community
Development, and Affordable Housing and Real Estate Development. Interns may work with ACDC
staff on discrete projects lasting several months - a timeframe suitable
for students working on an independent project or semester-long class.
To
apply for an internship, please fill out an
internship application form
and return it with resume to
jason.chou@asiancdc.org.
Examples of
program internships
available
include:
Community Organizing Intern:
Work with
ACDC’s community organizer to bring community members together to identify
community needs, visions for the future, and steps toward fulfilling
common goals
Responsibilities:
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Develop
strategies and activities to help us grow our membership and mailing list
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Assist us
organizing community events/meetings to get community members involved in
community development opportunities
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Manage office
files and computer database
Qualifications:
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A passion for
helping Asian community development
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good
communication skills
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capability of
working independently
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some basic
knowledge on Microsoft Excel and Access
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Experience in
community work and verbally bi-lingual (Chinese, English) preferred.
Comprehensive Home Ownership Intern:
Work with our
Comprehensive Home Ownership Program manager to develop an
English-language Homebuying 101 course based on the current course we
offer in Cantonese and Mandarin. No Chinese language skills required,
though it may be helpful.
Duties will include:
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Contacting
guest speakers and clients for the 101 workshops
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Delivering
Home Ownership Counseling (with training)
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Working on HB
101 workshops in English
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Follow up with
program participants and collect information about the effectiveness of
the program.
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Other related
duties pertaining to CHOP
Youth Programs Intern:
Help with
outreach, curriculum development, technical needs, and day to day
operations of our youth program A-VOYCE- Asian Voices of Organized Youth
for Community Engagement and its to project components, the Chinatown
Youth Radio Program, and the Chinatown Walking Tour Collective.
Duties will include:
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Recruiting
high-school youth for the program
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Helping
develop and deliver training curriculum
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Assist in
editing radio programs
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Develop
materials for recruitment, promotion, and funding
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Other
day-to-day needs of the program
Chinatown Heritage Project Intern:
Work on the marketing and development of
the Chinatown Heritage Project, a unique program which highlights the
history and culture of the neighborhood at the same time that it boosts
tourist-oriented small businesses in the neighborhood.
Possible Duties:
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Help coordinate partner activities and
meetings
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Help develop and implement the programs
fundraising plan
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Draft fundraising and marketing
materials, including direct mail pieces, brochures, and flyers to
promote the individual donor campaign
Requirements:
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Marketing/Communications education
and/or experience highly desirable
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Excellent writing and verbal skills
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Written or spoken fluency in Asian
languages particularly attractive, though not required. Cantonese
would be especially useful.
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Self-motivated
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Strong work ethic, Multi-tasking skills,
Well-organized
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Excellent social skills
The ACDC is currently
seeking two to three college or graduate-level interns to
assist in fundraising
and organizational development.
All candidates should be outgoing with a strong work ethic and a basic
understanding of non-profits. They should possess a strong desire to
learn about non-profit management and fundraising. This small, young
office offers dedicated and responsible interns ample opportunities to
take important roles in projects of interest, while offering a
comprehensive view of the overall operations of a non-profit. Knowledge
and interest in the Asian American community helpful but not required.
Comfort in a multi-cultural organization is key, however. For more
information about the following opportunities, please contact Jason Chou at 617-482-2380 x 201 or by
email
jason.chou@asiancdc.org.
Communications
Intern:
Work with the
Communications Director on a variety of public relations and promotional
materials for a number of programs.
Possible Duties:
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Draft press releases, brochures,
reports, presentations, or the annual report
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Coordinate monthly e-newsletter
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Help maintain contact database
Requirements:
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Marketing/Communications education
and/or experience highly desirable
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Excellent writing and verbal skills
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Written or Spoken fluency in Asian
languages particularly attractive, though not required. Cantonese
would be especially useful.
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Knowledge of MS Access highly desirable
Foundations and Grant Management Intern:
Work with the Development Director to
strengthen the organization’s capacity for tracking and applying for
foundation and government grants.
Possible Duties:
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Research and document organization’s
grant history
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Update foundation files- both paper and
electronic
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Track upcoming deadlines using
foundation database
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Help identify, research, and pursue new
foundation and government grant opportunities.
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Interns exhibiting advanced writing
skills will be able to work with the Development Director on a master
grant narrative.
Requirements:
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Excellent research and organizational
skills
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Internet skills essential; Proficiency
in Microsoft Access preferred
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Attention to detail
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Upbeat, outgoing attitude
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Excellent writing and critical thinking
skills
Special Events Coordinator:
Work with the Development Director and the
Board Fundraising Committee plan and implement ACDC’s annual fundraiser
for Fall, 2005.
Possible Duties:
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Coordinate Board’s Fundraising Committee
meetings and provide them with support,
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Help board and staff identify,
cultivate, and secure sponsorships and in-kind donations for event,
including items for a silent auction.
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Help recruit, train, and oversee
volunteers
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Help devise and implement a strategy for
cultivating event participants into individual donors
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Track all donations and acknowledgements
for donations
Requirements:
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Excellent communication and
organizational skills
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Project management skills and attention
to detail
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Outgoing personality. Enthusiasm for
working with people
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