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Development Volunteer – Partnerships & Special Events

POSITION: Development Volunteer – Partnerships & Special Events

DURATION: March –  June, 2024, preferred with option to extend if desired

TIME COMMITMENT: 10-15 hours per week; requires help with selected special events on some weekends and evenings in May 2024

COMPENSATION: Unpaid, college credit may be available

LOCATION: Remote, with in person at special events

DESCRIPTION:

The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is a national organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. 

CAAM seeks a motivated Development Volunteer – Partnerships & Special Events who is passionate about the Asian American community and media arts to assist the CAAM’s Development department. The Development department manages all corporate sponsor, partner, Board Member, member and donor relationships, and special events. The Development Volunteer – Partnerships & Special Events will work closely with our Development & Partnerships Manager and CAAM staff to help support our corporate partner, employee resource group, and in-kind relationships, and other long-term projects. 

The volunteer will be introduced to Asian American history and the world of public and independent media at one of the most prestigious Asian American media arts organizations in the country. Volunteers will be exposed to skills and knowledge in the areas of fundraising, membership, donor development, and event planning in a professional non-profit setting. As part of the team that produces CAAM’s special events, the volunteer will also have the opportunity to network with CAAM’s larger family of film and media makers, industry professionals, and community organizations.

You may be asked to help with the following:

  • Research in-kind festival supporters, employee resource group contacts, as well as prospective donors for CAAMFest 2024 and other year-round CAAM programming 
  • Support preparation of sponsor-related collateral and internal documentation
  • Help analyze donor, member, foundation, and sponsor metrics via reports and dashboards in Google Sheets and DonorPerfect
  • Assist with benefit fulfillment processes for CAAMFest sponsors
  • Assist with logistical support for special events and receptions planned during and before CAAMFest 2024

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Interest in non-profit arts fundraising as it relates to membership and individual donation programs
  • Interest in and experience with providing customer service to different groups of people and communities
  • Experience with online research
  • Experience with effectively managing multiple projects at a time
  • Experience working well independently and in a fast paced, team setting
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, follow-through, and initiative
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience and competency with MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Gmail, Calendar) necessary

NICE-TO-HAVE’S: 

  • Familiarity with WordPress and Adobe Photoshop/InDesign

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to Jonathan Hsieh, Development & Partnerships Manager, via email to jobs@caamedia.org with “Development Volunteer” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling deadline through March 15, 2024. No phone calls. Check CAAMedia.org for additional information.

ABOUT CAAM: CAAM is a media non-profit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. We do this by funding, producing, distributing, and exhibiting works in film, television and digital media. CAAM is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at www.caamedia.org.