National Board Application

For almost 10 years, Sparks Magazine, an Asian American student print publication and online platform, has been working towards providing a voice to APIA youth. We strive to provide students with an opportunity to discuss and challenge their views on race, politics, and other issues. Also, we work towards giving students career experiences in the journalism and media industry.

We are currently looking for a passionate, creative, and self-starting volunteer team that can work towards our initiative to provide APIA students with more opportunities to learn about their community and tools to build a career in media. Diversity and inclusion is an important value we uphold on National Board. We encourage anyone who upholds our values and is excited about our mission to apply.

What is National Board?

The National Board works toward the overall vision of Sparks Magazine. Whether it be assisting a new chapter at a university or securing sponsorships to support current chapters, this group shapes the future of the organization.

What are the general requirements for all members?

- Currently seeking or have received a bachelor’s degree

- Organized and detail-oriented

- Commit 2-4 hours per week to the organization (may vary depending on time of the year)
- Demonstrate strong leadership and team communication skills

If you have any questions about open positions, please contact jason@www.sparks-mag.com.

Click here for the application.

National Board Open Positions

EXECUTIVE TEAM

The Executive Team is composed of the Director-Level National Board positions. The Executive Team is responsible for leading day-to-day projects and operations. They will also oversee their own respective teams to support Sparks’ long and short term strategies.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

The Operations Director manages the Executive Team and internal communications between directors and teams.

Position Duties

Uphold overall mission of the organization
Mangages and provide support for directors in projects and goals
Lead internal communications between directors and teams
Act as second-in-command to the Executive Director

Position Requirements:

Currently seeking or have received a bachelor’s degree
Organized and detail-oriented
Commit 2-4 hours per week to the organization (may vary depending on time of the year)
Demonstrate strong leadership and team communication skills
Ability to oversee multiple teams

STAFF DIRECTOR

The Staff Director leads the internal leadership development of National Board. The position will oversee a team that will support the position’s goals in staff development and recruitment.

Position Duties:

Establish and maintain staff on-boarding and off-boarding processes
Manage staff relations, training, and programs
Oversee staff recruitment process
Provide support for directors/teams in projects and goals
Uphold overall mission of the organization

Position Requirements:

Currently seeking or have received a bachelor’s degree
Organized and detail-oriented
Commit 2-4 hours per week to the organization (may vary depending on time of the year)
Demonstrate strong leadership and team communication skills

Fundraising Manager

The Development team oversees all fundraising and budgeting initiatives within Sparks. You will be responsible for researching and maintaining sponsorship and grant opportunities for Sparks.

Position Duties:

Manages research for new sponsorships/grants
Conducts outreach to potential sponsors
Updates sponsorship packet as needed
Assists Development Director in drafting proposals
Assists with initial setup of individual donor program

Position Requirements:

Clear understanding of Sparks’s mission and goals
Commit 2-4 hours per week to the organization (may vary depending on time of the year)
Excellent persuasive writing and communications skills
Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration
Previous experience with Sparks and/or fundraising/development a plus

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Marketing focuses on the public appearance and representation of Sparks Magazine. From digital promotions to awareness campaigns, the Marketing team is constantly producing new content for both internal and external use.

Position Duties:

Communicating a consistent brand voice through design
Working closely with the marketing director and social media team to strategize and develop creative content solutions
Aiding in development of building Sparks’ visual brand]
Creating graphics for Sparks social media (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter)

Position Requirements:

Clear understanding of Sparks’s mission and goals
Commit 2-4 hours per week to the organization (may vary depending on time of the year)
Comfortable building relationships with companies, organizations, and individuals
Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration
A creative portfolio with graphic design projects and samples
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
Have their own subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud
Experience with After Effects or motion graphics is plus, but not required
UX/UI experience is a plus, but not required

WEB DESIGNER

Position Duties:

Working with the Lead Web Developer to maintain and manage the Sparks website
Assisting in designing wireframes, web pages and assets according to the Sparks brand guidelines
Providing Sparks creative design insight for website presence

Position Requirements:

Clear understanding of Sparks’s mission and goals
Commit 2-4 hours per week to the organization (may vary depending on time of the year)
Comfortable building relationships with companies, organizations, and individuals
Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration
A portfolio with web design and graphic design samples
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, Zeplin, Figma, and Sketch
Working knowledge of HTML/CSS and best web design practices
Have access to Adobe Creative Cloud

National Board Application

What is National Board?

What are the general requirements for all members?

Currently seeking or have received a bachelor’s degree

Organized and detail-oriented

Commit 2-4 hours per week to the organization (may vary depending on time of the year)

Demonstrate strong leadership and team communication skills

Click here for the application.

National Board Open Positions

EXECUTIVE TEAM

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Position Duties

Uphold overall mission of the organization

Mangages and provide support for directors in projects and goals

Lead internal communications between directors and teams

Act as second-in-command to the Executive Director

Position Requirements:

Currently seeking or have received a bachelor’s degree

Organized and detail-oriented

Commit 2-4 hours per week to the organization (may vary depending on time of the year)

Demonstrate strong leadership and team communication skills

Ability to oversee multiple teams

STAFF DIRECTOR

Position Duties:

Establish and maintain staff on-boarding and off-boarding processes

Manage staff relations, training, and programs

Oversee staff recruitment process

Provide support for directors/teams in projects and goals

Uphold overall mission of the organization

Position Requirements:

Currently seeking or have received a bachelor’s degree

Organized and detail-oriented

Commit 2-4 hours per week to the organization (may vary depending on time of the year)

Demonstrate strong leadership and team communication skills

Fundraising Manager

Position Duties:

Manages research for new sponsorships/grants

Conducts outreach to potential sponsors

Updates sponsorship packet as needed

Assists Development Director in drafting proposals

Assists with initial setup of individual donor program

Position Requirements:

Clear understanding of Sparks’s mission and goals

Commit 2-4 hours per week to the organization (may vary depending on time of the year)

Excellent persuasive writing and communications skills

Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration

Previous experience with Sparks and/or fundraising/development a plus

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Position Duties:

Communicating a consistent brand voice through design

Working closely with the marketing director and social media team to strategize and develop creative content solutions

Aiding in development of building Sparks’ visual brand]

Creating graphics for Sparks social media (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter)

Position Requirements:

Clear understanding of Sparks’s mission and goals

Commit 2-4 hours per week to the organization (may vary depending on time of the year)

Comfortable building relationships with companies, organizations, and individuals

Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration

A creative portfolio with graphic design projects and samples

Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator

Have their own subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud

Experience with After Effects or motion graphics is plus, but not required

UX/UI experience is a plus, but not required

WEB DESIGNER

Position Duties:

Working with the Lead Web Developer to maintain and manage the Sparks website

Assisting in designing wireframes, web pages and assets according to the Sparks brand guidelines

Providing Sparks creative design insight for website presence

Position Requirements:

Clear understanding of Sparks’s mission and goals

Commit 2-4 hours per week to the organization (may vary depending on time of the year)

Comfortable building relationships with companies, organizations, and individuals

Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration

A portfolio with web design and graphic design samples

Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, Zeplin, Figma, and Sketch

Working knowledge of HTML/CSS and best web design practices

Have access to Adobe Creative Cloud