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Bong Hak Hyun Internship

Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation

Organization Overview

The Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting community health, education, civic engagement, cultural awareness, and public service. Inspired by the legacy of Dr. Philip Jaisohn (Soh, Jai-Pil), the Foundation works to empower communities through advocacy, outreach programs, educational initiatives, health services, and leadership development opportunities.

We are seeking motivated college students interested in gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, administration, research, and community engagement.

Summer Intern

Internship Details

  • Duration: 4-week summer internship
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Location: In-person
  • Compensation: Paid
  • Open to currently enrolled undergraduate students
  • Flexible start date

Position Overview

This internship provides students with hands-on experience working within a nonprofit organization while developing professional skills in administration, research, communication, project management, and community outreach. Interns will work closely with Foundation leadership and assist with day-to-day operations, scholarship initiatives, outreach efforts, and organizational projects.

This opportunity is ideal for students interested in nonprofit management, healthcare administration, public administration, political science, communications, business, education, or related fields.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with administrative and organizational tasks
  • Conduct online and community-based research projects
  • Help manage spreadsheets, schedules, and internal documents
  • Assist with event planning and community engagement initiatives
  • Maintain organized digital and physical records
  • Assist with outreach and communication efforts
  • Participate in team meetings and collaborative projects
  • Provide general operational support to Foundation staff members

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a college or university
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior leadership, volunteer, or campus involvement experience
  • Experience with social media, Canva, Excel, or research projects is a plus
  • Interest in gaining experience in nonprofit operations and community outreach

What Interns Will Gain

  • Hands-on professional experience in a nonprofit setting
  • Exposure to nonprofit administration and project coordination
  • Research and organizational skill development
  • Networking and mentorship opportunities
  • Opportunities to contribute to meaningful community initiatives

Scholarship Program Information

Please apply here: https://jaisohn.org/scholarships/

Applicants for the Foundation’s scholarship program must submit:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • School Transcript
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Documented Evidence of Financial Need (for scholarships requiring financial need)
  • One essay (600-word limit) responding to ONE of the following prompts:

What does Dr. Philip Jaisohn’s (Soh, Jai-Pil’s) “Korea Independence Movement in America and His Advocacy Efforts” mean to you, and how does it resonate with our community’s current needs?

What leadership characteristics do Dr. Philip Jaisohn and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. share, and how can these attributes address our community’s needs effectively?

Important Dates

  • Scholarship Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
  • Award Ceremony: August 15, 2026

Other Information:

Candidates must be available to attend the Award Ceremony on August 15, 2026.