Intern
Run for the Cure Foundation
Job Location: Tokyo, Japan
Employment Date: Semester Long
Work Schedule: Full-time
Salary: Unpaid
Organization Description:
The
Run for the Cure Foundation is an organization that funds education and
awareness programs throughout Japan. The Foundation is aided by the
support of major corporations and organizations that are willing to
donate their time, money, goods and energy to fulfill our mission.
Our
mission is to increase awareness of the importance of a positive breast
health regimen, to strengthen support groups for women in Japan who
suffer from breast cancer, and to raise funds to support and encourage
the advancement of breast cancer research.
Job Description:
· Interns will be supervised by staff and chair of the relevant committees.
· We
have 2 major events in the fall during breast cancer awareness month.
Interns would help with the planning, coordination and execution of such
events. Typically, events are organized by a group of English and
Japanese speaking staff and volunteers.
· Summer and Fall interns will be assigned to one of these projects:
- Run for the Cure/Walk for Life
Event
joined by over 800 people whom either walk or run the 5 km circuit
around the Imperial Palace. We would like the intern to play a major
role in doing PR, outreach, and database management. - Pink Ball
Interns will be
asked to help with two committees involved in preparation:
entertainment, sponsor solicitation, and ticket sales. Interns will help
with record keeping, inventory, and donor relations.
· Spring and Summer interns will also be asked to assist with funding committee work.
· The
interns will need to work closely with the staff and volunteers to
coordinate and provide administrative support before and after events,
and represent the organization during planning and execution.
· Tasks may include:
· Organizing
donation solicitation letters for corporations, organizations,
individuals, embassies, etc. Updating the member and donor/donation
database
· Updating the ticket-sales database
· Providing support on event days
· Organizing thank-you letters to donors
· Creating materials for advertising, publicity and outreach
· Assisting with PR and outreach
· Main activities: Run for the Cure/Walk for Life and Pink Ball.
· Three main areas of work:
· Information dissemination and awareness raising
· Fundraising events
· Other project funding activities
Qualifications: International
Studies, Japanese language and history, sociology, Asia studies
Intercultural/multicultural studies women’s health, science, public
health
- General computer skills - Word, Excel, Outlook, Access
- Excellent English or Japanese writing skills
- Detail-oriented
- Experience running events or PR
- Experience, skill and/or strong interest in community issues, intercultural communication and research
- Mature, able to work independently
Interest in event coordination, public
or women’s health, patient empowerment, community development or policy
development is a plus.
Language Ability Needed: English fluency with conversational Japanese OR Japanese fluency with conversational English
Duration of Internship: April - August (2 terms) or July - August (1 term); July - December (2 terms) or September to December (1 term)