Partake in opportunities on interning at the Japanese Friendship Garden. Our goal is to provide interns a hands-on introduction to multiple professions within a non-profit, and how JFG works to educate, engage, and inspire people of diverse backgrounds about Japanese culture and community legacy.

Available Opportunities

Membership and Visitor Services

Supervisor: Fernando Ramirez

Schedule: Tuesdays-Saturdays, from 10:00am-4:00pm. Schedule may changed based on special events.

Time Commitment: 2 months minimum

Requirements:

• Build database schemas, tables, procedures and permissions (the bulk of this work is entering in new member data and data clean up).

• Troubleshoot day-to-day database operations and related application issues (primarily the printing and mailing out of membership cards and thank you letters).

• Ensure reliability, integrity, and availability of databases (primarily the building of reports and other database information that is necessary for staff reports).

• Review and approve production turnover documentation for changes regarding database and online transactions (the creation of a turnover file, how-to procedures and donation matrix will be part of the intern responsibilities).

• Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned

o Front gate/gift shop printing and set up requirements. Assist in evaluating and providing the necessary paper documentation to keep a smooth order of operations.

o Print and distribute fliers, membership forms and record data.

o Check on the functionality of computer systems used at the front gate/gift shop.

o Supervise volunteers in support of Membership/Visitor Services Department.

o Provide assistance in crowd control as required for Visitor Services


Private Events Department

Supervisor: Marina Miller

Schedule (Non-Wedding Season): Tuesdays-Fridays, from 10:00am-4:00pm

Schedule (Wedding Season): Tuesdays-Sundays, between 10:00am and 8:00pm. Please note, you may need to be flexible during wedding season. You will be expected work no more than 5 days (40 hours) in one week.

Time Commitment: 2 months minimum

Requirements:

• Take inquiries on booking either private events or photoshoots

• Assist the coordinator in conducting garden tours for venue usage

• Conduct garden tours for venue usage when coordinator is unable to

• Assist in reviewing documents for venue and linens rentals, as well as catering reservations

• Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned

  • Assist in setting up for private events. This may include, but not limited to:

• Setting up chairs, PA system, and any equipment reserved by clients

• Letting in linens, caterers, and wedding coordinators at their scheduled time

• Assist in directing private event guests to the proper entrance

• Assist in walk out for closing the garden.

• Put away chairs and equipment after event has concluded

• Make sure everything is locked up after event.


Steps to Apply

  • Fill out the application below

  • Send an email to the JFG Education and Programs Coordinator at education@niwa.org with the following:

    • Current resume and cover letter

    • Any documents required by your school or institation

  • Please include “JFG Internship” in the subject line. Phone calls and walk-ins will not be accepted.

  • Once both your application and documents are received, you will be contacted within a week to schedule an interview.