Internship Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in our 2021 internship opportunities. 

ACSEA has a long history of curating and producing large events. Our signature events are spread throughout the year: LunarFest near the end of winter and TAIWANfest in the summer.

This year’s TAIWANfest event will be a mixture of virtual and physical activities, and with the impact of COVID-19, the importance for the world to reflect should be emphasized in everything we do going forward.

We are seeking highly passionate and like-minded individuals to join us. This is a great opportunity for interested students to utilize their education and training in a real-world application with real content and deadlines in many aspects.

These are remote positions until it is suitable to return to the office in BC.

Available Positions

Job Description:

We are looking for budding graphic artists to assist in developing visual and promotional assets, print and online advertisements, installation and exhibition artwork, and other design work for various event programs.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Work alongside the Artistic Director and senior Designers
  • Develop visual and promotional assets, installation and exhibition artwork
  • Perform design work related to ACSEA activities
  • Assist with delivery of event content and programming, archival coverage, and other event specific tasks during event days

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
  • Proficiency in Adobe Suite – Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD, etc
  • Have good artistic sense and be highly creative
  • Enthusiastic personality
  • Ability to multi-task and manage many different projects simultaneously
  • Willingness to learn
  • Strong time management ability to meet changing priorities while meeting strict deadlines
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative environment
  • Strong detail-oriented and organized

Job Description:

We are seeking an individual who has experience in video editing who can help in the organization, editing, and processing of video files. Ability to draw and create graphic animations are a plus.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Work alongside the Artistic Director and senior Designers
  • Produce and develop video content
  • Manage in all areas of video production including shooting, audio and editing post production
  • Deliver multiple versions of each video, optimized for various social media platforms
  • Assist with delivery of event content and programming, archival coverage, and other event specific tasks during event days

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
  • Proficiency in Adobe Suite – Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, etc
  • Ability to create high quality video animations and transitions
  • Have good artistic sense and be highly creative
  • Enthusiastic personality
  • Ability to multi-task and manage many different projects simultaneously
  • Willingness to learn
  • Strong time management ability to meet changing priorities while meeting strict deadlines
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative environment
  • Strong detail-oriented and organized

Job Description:

We are seeking 3D Visual Artists who will work alongside the Website Administrator and Artistic Director to design, model, and implement 3D artwork into our event websites as part of the cultural event programming.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Work alongside the Artistic Director and senior Designers
  • Create 3D Modeling and 3D Animation for our art project
  • Create 3D images from scratch
  • Develop and refine animation in collaboration with our design team
  • Assist with delivery of event content and programming, archival coverage, and other event specific tasks during event days

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
  • Proficiency in 3D softwares, like ZBbrush, 3ds Max, Maya, etc
  • Ability to create high quality video animations and transitions
  • Experience working in a creative setting, with proven ability to participate in design discussions
  • Ability to multi-task and manage many different projects simultaneously
  • Willingness to learn
  • Strong time management ability to meet changing priorities while meeting strict deadlines
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative environment
  • Strong detail-oriented and organized

Job Description:

We are looking for a Web + 3D Visual Designer to support our growing team. The role will cover web layout design deliverables for festival websites and implement 3D visual artwork into online galleries as required. 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Work alongside the Artistic Director and Website Administrator
  • Design and create website layouts 
  • Responsible for the online art gallery experience on our festival websites
  • Upload festival program content to our website using WordPress platform
  • Check website content for accuracy
  • Assist with delivery of event content and programming, archival coverage, and other event specific tasks during event days

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
  • Have a high-level proficiency in Adobe Suite – XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc
  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript
  • Well versed in modern UI / UX principles and put these principles into websites
  • Ability to work very closely with designers and respect pixel perfect design
  • Aesthetically inclined and an appreciation for good design
  • Willingness to learn
  • Strong time management ability to meet changing priorities while meeting strict deadlines
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative environment
  • Strong detail-oriented and organized

Job Description:

We are looking for a Front-End Developer with WordPress Experience who will work alongside the Website Administrator and Artistic Director to build and maintain the structure of the event websites.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Create responsive and custom WordPress websites using Elementor page builder as a foundation, and able to tailor the rest of the site to match mockups
  • Upload festival program content to our website using WordPress platform
  • Optimize SEO of WordPress websites
  • Recommend and implement website performance improvements
  • Development, debugging and maintenance of existing and new WordPress web projects
  • Check website content for accuracy
  • Proofread and edit the text before publishing
  • Assist with delivery of event content and programming, archival coverage, and other event specific tasks during event days

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong HTML5, CSS3, PHP, MySQL, JQuery skills
  • Experience with servers / hosting
  • Ability to work very closely with designers and respect pixel perfect design
  • Aesthetically inclined and an appreciation for good design
  • Having hands-on experience creating wireframes by using Adobe XD would be assets
  • Knowledgeable on current best practices and trends in user experience/user interfaces
  • Strong time management ability to meet changing priorities while meeting strict deadlines
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative environment
  • Strong detail-oriented and organized

Job Description:

We are looking for an Event Production Assistant who will work closely with the Managing Director and Production Manager to plan and manage event logistics and programming. This role includes participation in program development with a focus on logistical concerns, coordination of program elements with festival partners and performing artists, as well as on-site event management and coordination leading up to, during, and immediately after the event.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assist Directors and Production Manager in overall event planning and coordination
  • Work effectively in the coordination of programming, festival partners, performing artists, vendors and volunteers
  • Perform tasks for Production Manager as needed
  • Assist with delivery of event content and programming, archival coverage, volunteer management and other event specific tasks during event days

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to recognize the time frame and order of operations involved in planning and managing the event
  • Adapt swiftly to real time factors such as changes to programming, on-site event management, and third party involvement (ie sponsors and partners)
  • Strong time management ability to meet changing priorities while meeting strict deadlines
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative environment
  • Strong detail-oriented and organized
  • Proficiency in Google Office Apps
  • Having hands-on experience using AutoCad and Adobe Illustrator would be assets but not required

Job Description:

We are looking for a Social Media Coordinator Assistant who will be tasked to assist with development and execution of the event’s digital promotional strategy. This includes working with the Managing Director and Social Media Coordinator to plan, write, schedule, and share promotional posts across multiple social media platforms.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with development and execution of the event’s marketing strategy
  • Generate creative and search engine optimized content including images and stories 
  • Share posts in the relevant community groups
  • Perform tasks for Social Media Coordinator as required
  • Assist with delivery of event content and programming, archival coverage, and other event specific tasks during event days

Required Qualifications:

  • High-level proficiency in written and verbal communication skills
  • Creative and methodical personalities
  • Strong time management ability to meet changing priorities while meeting strict deadlines
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative environment
  • Strong detail-oriented and organized
  • Proficiency in Google Office Apps
  • Willing to learn

Job Description:

We are looking for a Junior Development Coordinator who will be tasked to assist with the development of program contents and communications related to event programming. This role will contribute to the curation and presentation of event program content, developing strong communicative relationships with event partners, artists, sponsors, and media contacts.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the development of event resources and creating relationships with festival partners including grant-writing
  • Reach out, connect, and work with artists in the community to explore and create program content fitting ACSEA’s events
  • Arrange and participate in meetings with community partners
  • Communicate ideas with the creative team and deliver the event’s core theme through the content created
  • Assist with development of relationships with media partners
  • Assist with media-related tasks including writing press releases, organizing and delivering ad and website copy
  • Aid in the organization of press conferences
  • Assist with delivery of event content and programming, archival coverage, volunteer management, and other event specific tasks during event days

Required Qualifications:

  • High-level proficiency in written and verbal communication skills
  • Creative and methodical personalities
  • Strong time management ability to meet changing priorities while meeting strict deadlines
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative environment
  • Strong detail-oriented and organized
  • Proficiency in Google Office Apps
  • Willing to learn

Job Description:

We are looking for an Administrative + Volunteer Coordinator who will be responsible for developing and organizing a volunteer system in support of festival programming, assisting Directors and other staff in managing volunteers to present ACSEA programs.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the development of event resources 
  • Assist Directors and Program Planners in administrative tasks
  • Recruit volunteers
  • Assign volunteer tasks and follow up with jobs status
  • Train volunteers on site if physical events takes place 
  • Assist with delivery of event content and programming, archival coverage, volunteer management, and other event specific tasks during event days

Required Qualifications:

  • High-level proficiency in written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong team player
  • Natural leadership skills
  • Outgoing and friendly personality
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative environment
  • Strong detail-oriented and organized
  • Proficiency in Google Office Apps
  • Willing to learn

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