The May 18 Memorial Foundation is now recruiting

a native English employee to join its International Affairs Department

About the May 18 Memorial Foundation

The May 18 Memorial Foundation was founded in 1994 with the funds of the May 18 victims, Gwangju citizens, overseas Koreans and Korean citizens in order to continue and develop the democratic spirit and solidarity of the May 18 Democratization Movement. For more information, please visit http://eng.518.org

Introduction to the Foundations Works

Since its establishment, the May 18 Memorial Foundation has been conducting and expanding many projects to commemorate the spirit and struggle of the May 18 Democratization Movement, to eventually contribute to the peaceful reunification of Korea and to work towards peace and human rights throughout the world.

The Foundation has carried out numerous projects in various fields, including organizing commemoration events, granting scholarships, fostering research, disseminating relevant information to the public, publishing relevant materials, dispensing charity and welfare benefits, building international solidarity, and awarding the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights. For more information, please visit http://eng.518.org

Job Deion

- Oversee and manage all aspects of MayZine, the Foundation’s quarterly web magazine

- Manage contributors to ensure deadlines and content/quality are met

- Write, edit, and proofread content for all articles

- Assist with implementing a production schedule and paginations in coordination with the staff in charge

- Monitor human rights issues globally and write reports on them

- Manage the Foundation’s English website and its SNS

- Proofread and edit official English documents of the Foundation

- Be the point of liaison for overseas partners

*** Must be reached within 24 hours

Qualifications (must)

- English native

- Holding a BA or above in communications, English, journalism, or a similar subject

- Good English writing skills (Accuracy, good in grammar and syntax)

- Interpersonal skills (should be able to work efficiently with others)

- Computer literate (email/internet, web page, lay-out/design, etc.)

- Adaptability of foreign cultures

Qualifications (additional)

- Having at least 1 year experience in publication and/or editing

- Nonstanding publication coordinator

  (Work remotely, have regular video conference with staff, submit work result electronically every month or at request)

- One year contract (will be preferred for a rehire based on competency and performance)

- Must carry out assigned tasks

- Must abide by the rules and regulations of the Foundation

- Under the non-disclosure agreement

Payments

- Amount of payment: 20,000,000 KRW /Year

- Pay schedule will be decided upon agreement between both sides

Documents for Submission

Applicants should submit the following documentation:

- Completed application form [DOWNLOAD from the attachment]

- Curriculum Vitae

- A scanned copy of valid and not expired passport or alien certificate

- A write-up detailing expectations, objectives, and interest in this position (within two pages)

- A copy diploma/certificate of the highest academic institution

- Proof(s) of employment and/or work experiences

Please send all the documentations listed above with the application form as scanned documents either in PDF format or as Word attachments via email 518interns@gmail.com

Selection Process

- Application Deadline: 02.03.2020 (E-mail)

- First Screening Results: 1st week.02.2020 (notified individually)

- English Proficiency Interview: 1st week.02.2020 (Skype or Direct Interview)

- Final Results: 2nd week.03.2020 (notified individually)

Contact Details

International affairs Department

The May 18 Memorial Foundation

152 Naebangro Seo-Gu Gwangju, 61965, S. Korea

Phone: +82 62 360 0521/0523

Fax: +82 62 360 0519

Email: 518interns@gmail.com