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
Education and Programs Department
Supervisor: Alex Horn
Schedule: Sundays-Thursdays, from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Please note, you may need to be flexible for programming and cultural events. You will be expected to work no more than 5 days or 40 hours in a week.
Time Commitment: 1-month minimum
Responsibilities
• Assist in coordinator in conducting scheduled programs
• Schedule and send reminder of field trips
• Assist in checking in scheduled field trips
• Open Education Center during garden hours for crafts and activities
• Assist in creating cultural and education activities and crafts
• Assist in coordinating educational events
Membership and Sponsorships
Supervisor: Fernando Ramirez
Schedule: Tuesdays-Saturdays, from 10:00am-4:00pm. Schedule may changed based on special events.
Time Commitment: 2 months minimum
Responsibiities:
• 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
Responsibilities:
• 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.