This full-time internship, 40 hours per week from June to August 2025, provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and event planning. The Development Intern will work closely with the Executive Development & Marketing Director, managing donor databases, supporting capital campaigns, and coordinating events. Ideal candidates will be passionate about the performing arts and the Japanese/Japanese American/Asian Pacific American community, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a strong connection to JACCC’s mission.
The ideal applicant should be proficient in internet research and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite being a plus. Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) is also a plus, along with a basic understanding of how they can be leveraged for donor engagement and event promotion. Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—are essential for effectively interacting with community partners, vendors, and businesses. Additionally, the candidate must be flexible, with the ability to work occasional nights and weekends during special events, supporting event logistics and donor relations. A proactive, organized, and team-oriented attitude will help ensure success in this dynamic role.
Located in Little Tokyo, the historic heart of the Japanese American community, JACCC was founded in 1972 as the dream of visionary Issei and Nisei (first- and second-generation) Japanese Americans to create a permanent center where arts and culture come alive and flourish. JACCC’s pursuit of artistic excellence is driven by our commitment to preserve and showcase traditional Japanese arts and to contemporize them as an expression of our heritage within the diversity of cultures found throughout Los Angeles County. Our in-person and virtual exhibitions, performances, programs, and festivals showcase Japanese art forms such as flower arranging, bonsai, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and cuisine–ensuring their vitality for future generations.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Mary Orchard at morchard@jaccc.org.