The Asia Foundation - Communications/Photo-database Intern

Location: San Francisco, CA | Posted Under ADV, GD, WDIM Internships on July 27th 2010

Company Information:

• The Asia Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to the development of a peaceful, prosperous, just, and open Asia-Pacific region. It supports programs in the areas of governance, law, and civil society, women's empowerment, economic reform and development, and international relations. For more information about The Asia Foundation, please visit www.asiafoundation.org.

Position Title:

• Communications/Photo-database Intern

Primary Responsibilities:

The Communications unit is seeking a summer intern to help organize, label, and tag photos in a large online photo database of over 10,000 images in addition to providing some general administrative and graphic design support.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the Foundation's work in Asia through our impressive photo library and gain exposure to the internal operations of a non-profit international development organization.

This is a paid internship. Interns will earn $10/hour plus transportation reimbursement. Total remuneration will depend upon number of hours worked per week as well as start/end dates.

Required Skills:

• Willing to work 2-3 days per week (M-F) -- for a minimum of 10 weeks (and up to a maximum of 6 months).
• Background and interest in photography and/or graphic design
• Strong attention to detail with an eye for photography, strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with content management systems/database management and organization a plus, English fluency
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Desire to learn and contribute

Start/End Dates:

August 2010 (specific dates to be determined) Flexible hours averaging 10-20 per week, possibility of working remotely after training period.

To Apply:

• Please e-mail a résumé, cover letter, and contact information for three references (professor or client references acceptable) to:
• Molly Mueller
• Communications
• The Asia Foundation
• 465 California Street, 9th Floor
• San Francisco, CA 94104
• mmueller@asiafound.org

July 2010

• 1170 Market Street
• San Francisco, CA 94102
• 415-865-0198
• www.artinstitutes.edu/sanfrancisco

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