Company Name
The Boston Foundation
Company City
Boston
Company State
MA
Job Location
Boston, MA
Company Information
The Asian Community Fund (ACF) at the Boston Foundation is the first and only philanthropic fund in Massachusetts dedicated to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. ACF is a permanent resource designed to galvanize and unite the diverse ethnicities within our community, incubate new partnerships, and build a stronger advocacy voice.
The Asian Business Empowerment Council (ABEC) – an initiative of the Asian Community Fund – serves as a platform to increase economic power within the AAPI business community and to address systemic disparities that limit business ownership, growth, and sustainability. ABEC aims to coordinate and unify a vibrant community of business owners, entrepreneurs, service providers, and advocates to build a strong collective voice for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) business community across Massachusetts.
Job Description
Title: Data Engagement Intern, Asian Community Fund
Department: Philanthropy
Reports To: Program and Development Manager, ACF
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt FTE: >.5
Supervises: None
Hybrid Schedule (subject to change): In-office 1 day a week either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Remote work usually Monday and Friday. Available for in-person community convenings and events during evenings or weekends as needed.
Position Budgeted: $25/hour
Position Summary
The Data Engagement Intern will support the data entry and maintenance, program operations, and outreach efforts of the Asian Community Fund (ACF) and Asian Business Empowerment Council (ABEC) at the Boston Foundation. Duties may include database management, event support, and research for the purpose of building a rich community of AAPI nonprofits, businesses, and resources across Massachusetts.
This role will work in a hybrid environment (see above) with a mix of in-office and virtual work for a total of 10-15 hours per week during the 2025-2026 school year, as well as the possibility for work during July and August 2025; 8 weeks for Summer 2025, 16 weeks for Fall 2025 semester, 16 weeks for Spring 2026 semester, with flexibility for school schedules. Priority will be given to candidates who are able to work during the summer in addition to the 2025-2026 school year.
Essential Functions
• Support the development, launch, and maintenance of databases featuring AAPI nonprofits and small businesses in Massachusetts;
• Assist with program operations for the AAPI Arts and Culture Collaborative, including taking meeting minutes, synthesizing next steps, and supporting the launch of a statewide AAPI arts & culture events calendar;
• Help maintain and update ACF and ABEC general contacts, donors, and partners lists;
• Research as applicable for database outreach and program management;
• Support data entry to track new fundraising prospects;
• Event support as needed, including ACF’s 2025 gala and other signature events.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Preparation, Knowledge, Previous Experience:
• High school completion, or equivalent experience; and
Skills, Abilities, Competencies:
• Strong attention to detail;
• Experience researching, maintaining, and managing databases large data sets, and/or contact lists.
• Experience working with data and research;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency working in Google Sheets or Excel;
• Familiarity with CRM database systems (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; and
• Cultural competency (the ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds), strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with a diverse range of people.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
• Ability to work at workstation for long periods of time;
• Ability to use a computer keyboard for extended periods of time; and
• Ability to work on-site and remotely, as required.
How to Apply
The Boston Foundation believes that one of the great strengths of the Greater Boston community is the rich diversity of its residents in race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age and physical abilities. The Foundation seeks to enhance and support that diversity, not only by its grant making, but also by adopting and implementing employment policies and practices designed to recognize and respond to such diversity.
The Boston Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience.
All applications should be submitted online. Select “Data Engagement Intern, Asian Community Fund” to complete our online application process.