The KDVA Internship program provides students the opportunity to learn more about the ROK-U.S. Alliance and its diverse topics, gain invaluable professional experience, develop skills, make professional contacts, and make contributions to the ROK-U.S. Alliance. 

Interns are involved in diverse research and activity projects to include:

  • Researching ROK-U.S. Alliance topics.
  • Writing Alliance articles for the KDVA new quarterly journal, webpage, newsletter, Facebook, and Twitter.
  • Serving as Research Assistants to team with a senior KDVA leader and write articles for KDVA platforms, news articles, and think tank publications.
  • Collaborating with academic institutions and young professional organizations to research joint projects.
  • Supporting events in Seoul and DC.
  • Supporting social media efforts.

KDVA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (KIP), 2021-2022 – ​APPLY TODAY!

KDVA’s Mission:

The Korea Defense Veterans Association’s mission is to enhance the ROK-U.S. Alliance by advocating for the Alliance and supporting the people who built and serve the Alliance.

Why Become a KDVA Intern?

The KDVA Internship Program provides volunteer opportunities to learn about the ROK-U.S. Alliance and its diverse topics, gain invaluable professional experience, develop skills, make professional contacts, and make contributions to the ROK-U.S. Alliance.

Research Assistant Internship:

  • Researching topics about the ROK-U.S. Alliance.
  • Writing articles for the KDVA Quarterly Journal, KDVA Monthly Newsletter, and KDVA social media platforms.
  • Helping with social media.
  • Very flexible hours – telework when you have the time.

Event Management and Support Internship:

  • On-site support for very senior-level events.
  • Event planning, support, and participation.
  • Note taking and drafting executive summaries.
  • Short duration efforts with a lasting impact.
  • Locations: Events will take place in Washington, D.C. or Seoul.

Eligibility:

  • KDVA Members.
  • KDVA Associate Members.
  • Family Members of KDVA Members and Associate Members.
  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Experiences and Skills:

  • Enthusiasm for the ROK-U.S. Alliance and the KDVA mission.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Good grasp of or enthusiasm for learning social media technology, strategy, and innovation.
  • For Research Assistant Internship:  Strong writing and researching skills.
  • For Event Internship:  Poise and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with staff, honorees, volunteers, vendors, and members.

Internship Length:

  • One Year, October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022.

Academic Credit?

Academic credit will depend on your school’s requirements.
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Questions? Email: kdva.internships@gmail.com.

Please submit your application and resume by September 23, 2021. We plan to announce the 2021-2022 KDVA Internship Team by September 30, 2021.

APPLICATION

2020 – 2021 Interns

We’re very thankful for their spirit of volunteerism and desire to learn about and help the ROK-U.S. Alliance.
  • Ellis Prescott

    Ellis Prescott

    The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
  • Celine Mahne

    Celine Mahne

    Graduate of The George Washington University, Washington, DC
  • Kyungdon Kim

    Kyungdon Kim

    Chungnam National University, Seoul, South Korea
  • Sarah (Bo Young) Jeong

    Sarah (Bo Young) Jeong

    The George Washington University, Washington, DC
  • Yunah Cho

    Yunah Cho

    University of Utah, Seoul, South Korea
  • Hwang, Se Young

    Hwang, Se Young

    Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
  • Suji Hong

    Suji Hong

    Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea