Interns and Volunteers

Asia Society welcomes interns and volunteers.

Volunteers

Volunteer opportunities include the reception/membership desk, AsiaStore, office support, and ushering/greeting assignments. Kindly click on the link below, print and complete the application form and send it to:

Jacqueline Meyer
Volunteer and Recruitment Manager
Asia Society
725 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021-5088
Email: jmeyer@asiasociety.org
 

Application form (PDF)

Both volunteer and intern applicants will be contacted if their skills and availability match with a department's request. If not, the application will be kept on file for future consideration.

Call for Volunteers — Asia Society India Centre (PDF)

Interns

Asia Society is the leading educational organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the United States in a global context. Across the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, the Society provides insight, generates ideas, and promotes collaboration to address challenges and create a shared future. We offer interns the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the interplay of Asian and Western cultures. Asia Society's internship program is designed to provide you with practical vocational experience, training, and opportunities to both plan and participate in events and programs. For internship opportunities and contact information on how to apply, see below.

Please note: all Asia Society internships below are unpaid.

Asia Society New York

Asia Society Museum Intern, Fall 2019/Winter 2020

Asia Society Museum is seeking a motivated and talented individual to assist in curatorial, publication, triennial, and exhibition work at a world-class collection of traditional and contemporary Asian art. Museum Intern (PDF)

AsiaStore Intern, Fall 2019/Winter 2020

AsiaStore is seeking a talented, technically-skilled individual with an interest in social media and digital marketing. AsiaStore Intern (PDF)

Global Initiatives Intern, Fall 2019

Asia Society is looking for a talented intern to assist the Global Initiatives team with event logistics and other ad hoc projects. Global Initiatives Intern (PDF)

Video Intern, Fall 2019

Asia Society is looking for talented video production interns to assist in the production of video content for its award-winning online team. Video Intern (PDF)

Events Department Intern, Fall 2019/Winter 2020

Asia Society’s Events Department is seeking a customer service focused individual interested in event planning and coordination. Events Intern (PDF)

Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Communications Internship, Spring/Summer/Fall 2019

The Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) is seeking exceptional interns with a demonstrated interest in the social, political, and economic challenges in Asia and a strong background in written and oral communications. ASPI Communications Intern (PDF)

Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Research Internship, Spring/Summer/Fall 2019

Asia Society's acclaimed Policy Institute is hiring interns for the spring, summer, and fall 2019 terms. Candidates should demonstrate strong interest in the social, political, and economic challenges of Asia. ASPI Intern (PDF)

External Affairs — Development Internship, Summer/Fall 2019

Asia Society's External Affairs department seeks an intern to assist with events, membership, stewardship, solicitation, and acknowledgment letters. External Affairs Intern (PDF)

Executive Office Internship, 2019 and Ongoing

Asia Society is seeking a talented intern to assist the executive office in providing support to the executive vice president. Executive Office Intern (PDF)

Asia Society Washington DC

Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Internship, Summer/Fall 2019

ASPI is seeking exceptional interns with a demonstrated interest in the social, political, and economic challenges in Asia. ASPI Intern (PDF)