About the Organization

TAAF serves the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in their pursuit of belonging and prosperity that is free from discrimination, slander, and violence. Founded in 2021 in response to the rise in anti-Asian hate and address the long standing underinvestment in AAPI communities, TAAF funds best in class organizations working to mobilize against hate and violence, educate communities, and reclaim our narratives through our core pillars of Anti-hate, Education, Narrative Change, and Resources & Representation. Through our grants, high-impact initiatives and events, we’re creating a permanent and irrevocable sense of belonging for millions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. For additional information about TAAF, please visit www.taaf.org.

About the Role

TAAF is excited to offer an internship program that will provide participants with challenging, meaningful, and real-world experience. Participants will support departments on a variety of high-stakes projects related to administrative support, process development and improvement, and project management. In addition to having a dedicated mentor, participants will receive access to leadership and professional growth activities to gain valuable career experience in a fast paced startup environment focused on social change. 

One of the key tasks of the intern will be to research AAPI DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) messaging and initiatives for the AAPI Giving Challenge that comprises over 70 corporate partners. The Research Intern will update the Corporate Partners News Tracker, Corporate Partner 360 Messaging Tracker, and maintain a log of our corporate partners' AAPI initiatives for the years 2022 and 2023 as well as their public-facing communications. Additionally, the Research Intern will develop an internal database that consolidates information on corporate Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). This objective is crucial for gaining a comprehensive understanding of the AAPI ERG ecosystem and will play a key role in TAAF's ongoing corporate outreach strategy.

Lastly, the Research Intern will assist in researching and gathering information on prominent AAPI individuals in the finance and law sectors. The primary goal is to compile an internal list and directory that will serve as a foundation and reference for future projects focused on AAPI representation within these two sectors.

Responsibilities

• Track and record partners' external diversity and AAPI-focused messaging.
• Assist the Partnerships Team in presenting a summary of findings.
• Compile and share a presentation of key findings and trends in this year's corporate giving, support, and messaging to the TAAF team.
• Conduct extensive research on ERG leads for the 70 Corporate AAPI Giving Challenge Partners using current information from the Partnerships contact list and historical data, updating points of contact for ERGs if necessary.
• Research and collect data on ERGs and consolidate it onto a spreadsheet.
• Organize and analyze the collected data to identify trends, key takeaways, best practices, challenges, successes, and overall themes in ERG priorities.
• Identify 10 AAPIs in law and finance per week.
• Draft biographies for each individual, highlighting their careers, education, location, and area of expertise.
• Create a comprehensive spreadsheet that incorporates all relevant information for these individuals.

Job Requirements

Education/Experience

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an accredited technical/vocational program, college or university in the United States 
• Previous experience with research and writing

Required Skills

• Strong research and writing skills
• Effective at communicating with a diverse group of stakeholders at various levels
• Strategic and creative thought partner and problem-solver
• Passionately supports, understands, and can communicate our mission to serve the AAPI community in our pursuit of belonging and prosperity that is free from discrimination, slander, and violence

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly rate is $15.00 unless otherwise determined by any applicable city, county and state regulations regarding minimum wage

Equal Opportunity Employer

TAAF is deeply committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and equitable place to work. We encourage people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.