Data Engagement Intern, Asian Community Fund

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 Summer 2026 (8 weeks) and the 2026-2027 school year (16 weeks for Fall 2026 semester, 16 weeks for Spring 2027 semester). Flexibility for school schedules.

Essential Functions

• Help maintain, update, and research as applicable ACF and ABEC general contacts, donors, and partners lists;
• Conduct research on donor prospects, community partners, and resources as needed;
• Assist with ACF’s grantmaking process, including but not limited to supporting staff with volunteer outreach and cleaning, visualizing, and filtering data to analyze trends and identify gaps;
• Monitor event attendee data and collaborate with staff, advisory committees, and other audiences to promote continued and deepened engagement;
• Support data entry to track new fundraising prospects;
• Support the launch of online resources for ACF and its programs;
• Event support as needed, including ACF’s 2026 Gala, #ShopAAPI Holiday, and other signature events.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

Preparation, Knowledge, Previous Experience:

• High school completion, or equivalent experience; and
• Experience with researching, maintaining, manipulating, and visualizing databases, large data sets, and/or contact lists preferred.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail; 
• Experience working with data entry, visualization, maintenance, and research;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency in data visualization and maintenance in Google Sheets or Excel;
• Familiarity with event planning preferred;
• Familiarity with CRM database systems (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus;
• Familiarity with fundraising and philanthropic/donor development is a plus;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; and
• Interest in learning about and working with the Massachusetts AAPI community, 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; 
• Ability to work on-site and remotely, as required; and
• Available for in-person community convenings and events during evenings or weekends as needed, with approximately an event every 1-2 months.

About the Asian Community Fund and the Asian Business Empowerment Council: 

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. 

The content is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It is not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state law, must be able to perform the essential functions of the job (including those listed above) either with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation, if any, will be determined by management in consultation with the employee on a case-by-case basis.

This job description is intended to be general and may be revised from time to time. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.