OUR TEAM
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
PRESIDENT
Diana Mayhew
dmayhew@ncbfdc.org
202.661.7596
Vice President
Lillian Iversen
liversen@ncbfdc.org
202.661.7584
Business Development & Sponsorship
Community Partnerships Manager
TaKeyia Dickens
tdickens@ncbfdc.org
202.638.8372
Sponsorship Coordinator
Reiko Hirai
reiko@happi-events.com
202.638.8363
Business development & sponsorship manager
Jessica Brown
jbrown@ncbfdc.org
202.638.8364
Sponsorship & development manager
Christina Teufert
cteufert@ncbfdc.org
202.661.7592
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
Miriam Moreno - Alcala
mmoreno-alcala@ncbfdc.org
Sponsorship & development manager
Christina Teufert
cteufert@ncbfdc.org
202.661.7592
DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS CONTRACTOR
Maya Brown
mbrown@ncbfdc.org
development Intern
Andrea Londono
alondono@ncbfdc.org
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
design manager
Jacqueline Garcia
jgarcia@ncbfdc.org
202.626.1133
Sponsorship & Communications Liaison
Ramona Carver
rcarver@ncbfdc.org
202.638.8376 | 240.461.0806
Marketing manager
Kristin Baasansukh
kbaasansukh@ncbfdc.org
design manager
Jacqueline Garcia
jgarcia@ncbfdc.org
202.626.1133
integrated Marketing coordinator
Martina Tinong
mtinong@ncbfdc.org
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
Neptune Pringle III
npringle@ncbfdc.org
202.455.8954
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Patrick Oberman
poberman@ncbfdc.org
FOOD AND BEVERAGE COORDINATOR
Antoine Lee
alee@ncbfdc.org
ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVATIONS COORDINATOR
Dey Stegall
dstegall@ncbfdc.org
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Caitlin Nix
cnix@ncbfdc.org
ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVATIONS COORDINATOR
Dey Stegall
dstegall@ncbfdc.org
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR
Aysha Malik
amalik@ncbfdc.org
TALENT MANAGER
Kristopher Thompson
kthompson@ncbfdc.org
Business operations
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Caryn Fraim
cfraim@ncbfdc.org
FINANCE MANAGER
Rebecca Glazer
rglazer@ncbfdc.org
202.661.7567
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
Francise Dyson
fdyson@ncbfdc.org
202.661.7585
2024 FALL INTERNS
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Alexandra Oquendo Christina Xue
MEDIA PARNER
Jessica Diaram
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Isabelle Frangakis
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Rico Farquharson Han Hoang
SPONSORSHIP
Sarah Yoshimoto-Lyons
PROGRAMMING
Harper Johnston Ava Robinson
Festival Associates
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES & INTERNSHIPS
No positions are available at this time. Please check back.
FULL TIME & Part time roles
The Volunteer Manager will manage the 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival’s volunteer program.
Scope of Work
In coordination with the Festival’s Director of Business Operations, the Volunteer Manager for 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival will help create and implement the 2025 Festival Volunteer Plan and Timeline with the goal of creating an established Volunteer Community encouraging year-round commitments.
The Volunteer Manager will perform the following functions between the months of December 2024 and May 2025:
Recruitment
- Work with Programming Team to identify how many volunteers are needed for each Festival program and event
- Recruit individuals, community organizations and corporate groups to participate in volunteer opportunities
- Interview and select new members for the leadership volunteer committee
- Interview and select Lead Volunteers
- Select, train and supervise Volunteer Program Intern(s)
Management and Leadership
- Manage NCBF-provided Volunteer database (Better Impact) and provide accurate reporting
- Train and develop an informed and seasoned group of select volunteers on Festival events and protocols
- Manage and coordinate Volunteers onsite during all Festival programs and events, including but not limited to:
- Pink Tie Party: March 14, 2025
- Opening Ceremony: March 22, 2025
- Blossom Kite Festival / Sakura Taiko Fest: March 29, 2025
- Petalpalooza®: April 5, 2025
- Community Pinknic; April 6, 2025 (TBC)
- National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade®: April 12, 2025
- Tidal Basin Welcome Area and ANA Stage: dates to be determined corresponding to peak bloom of trees
- Other events and programs as needed
- Ensure all Festival events and satellite programs (information kiosks, merchandise booths) are fully staffed with competent and trained Volunteers
Volunteer Communication:
- In collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Department, develop, coordinate and execute an internal communication plan for Volunteers to sustain interest and commitment to the Festival. Tactics include monthly newsletters, Facebook group posts, among other communications. Actions include:
- Write content
- Select photos
- Deploy newsletters via MailChimp
- Post content via Facebook, and engage with comments
Volunteer Engagement Management
- Create and execute a Volunteer hospitality retention plan that includes social engagement opportunities for volunteers including planning and leading:
- Volunteer Kick Off Rally (February 2025)
- Volunteer Orientation (early March 2025)
- Leadership and Working Group meetings (ongoing)
- Post-Festival Volunteer appreciation event (May 2025), including assembling items for giveaways and raffle
- Coordinate and host a post-Festival Leadership appreciation dinner
- Successfully deliver the following at the close of Term:
- An up-to-date Volunteer database
- An updated handbook that can be easily revised in the future
- A recap of the Volunteer Program for the 2025 Festival season
Compensation
$24,000. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Time Commitment
6-month Contract Role – December 1, 2024 – May 30, 2025
Estimated schedule:
- Part time – December 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025
- Full time – February 1 – April 30, 2025
- Part time – May 1 – 30, 2025
- Attend weekly programming meetings
- Weekly Volunteer Program meetings with Director of Business Operations
- Attend planning meetings and event rundown meetings
- On-site events including weekend Festival events, nighttime events
- Ability to work at Festival office (Downtown DC) one to two days a week
Qualifications
- Experience in volunteer management, event management, marketing, business, public relations, or related field is preferred
- Positive, can-do attitude, welcoming and energetic spirit
- Superior communication and written skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and strong database management skills are necessary
- Demonstrated desire and capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues and consultants, as well as volunteers
- Requires outstanding organization skills, attention to detail, and high productivity.
- Grace and poise under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and troubleshoot difficult situations
- Assist with set-up and tear down of event site(s), lift up to 50 pounds when needed, and stand for long hours
To apply for the role: Volunteer Manager, visit JobScore.
INTERNSHIPS
All Fall 2024 internship positions have been filled. Please check back Spring 2025.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.
Job Description
The Community Outreach & Events intern will contribute to community-based programmatic development of various National Cherry Blossom Festival activities, including City in Bloom, Cherry Picks restaurant program, Hotel Program, Tree Plantings, and other projects as assigned. Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Assist with City in Bloom, Cherry Picks, Cherry Night, and Hotel Program initiatives, including the execution of the program, research, outreach, distribution of collateral and supporting materials
- Assist with Community Program planning and execution
- Assist with the execution of the Tree Planting program and attend plantings with the Community Partnerships Manager
- Manage Community Programs inventory and track distribution
- General Administrative support for Community Programs and Business Development department
Time Requirements
- On or about September 9, 2024 through December 2024, with the option to extend into June
- Minimum 15 hours per week between 9:00 AM and 5:00PM (hours and schedule to be determined in consultation with the Community Partnerships Manager)
- Attendance and participation onsite at Festival events in September – December
- While some of the functions can be performed remotely, intern candidate must be available to meet and work from the NCBF office located in downtown DC
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
- Tech Savvy – knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Slack and Monday.com
- Detail oriented and organized with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to work with a variety of people and build teamwork
- Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
- Effective in-person and remote communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
Compensation
National Cherry Blossom Festival internships are unpaid, but college credit may be offered depending upon the educational institution’s guidelines and requirements. A travel allowance is provided to those who are on site at least 10 hours a week.
To apply for the role: Community Outreach & Events internship, visit JobScore.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. is dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.
Internship Description
The Marketing & Communications Media Partners Intern will contribute to the communication and marketing plans of a variety of National Cherry Blossom Festival programs and events for the 2025 Festival. Duties may include:
- Ensuring that media partner assets are fulfilled.
- Assisting in the creation of the ad schedule onto CRM Monday.com
- Tagging assets as created on CRM Monday.com
- Entering asset values and estimated impressions onto CRM Monday.com
- Packaging and submission of all creative assets to media partners
- Cataloguing collateral from each Festival
The Festival is also seeking MarComm interns who wish to focus on a particular specialty (e.g., photography, design, video, social media, website, media monitoring, campaign tracking). Depending on the area(s) of interest and level of expertise, the work can be structured to offer a valuable hands-on learning experience.
Time Requirements: The Festival is seeking a MarComm intern who is available for both Fall AND Spring semester to get the most value and experience during this internship. An intern who wishes to work just one semester, either Fall or Spring, are also welcome to apply. Event execution support is subject to the intern’s availability and discretion. Interns are asked to commit to at least one full semester supporting the Festival.
On or about September 9, 2024 – December 2024:
10 to 15 hours per week between the hours of 10 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Start and end dates are flexible to align with semester schedules and internship academic credit requirements.
Hours, schedule, and work format (must be available in-person) are determined in consultation with the MarComm team and based on student availability.
January – June 2025:
10 to 15 hours per week between the hours of 10 AM and 5:30 PM Monday through Friday.
Start and end dates are flexible to align with semester schedules and internship academic credit requirements.
Hours, schedule, and work format (must be available in-person) are determined in consultation with the MarComm team and based on student availability.
Evening and weekend availability to follow through on executing key Festival programs and events during peak months (March and April).
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
- Passion for strategy, content creation, and events
- Detail oriented and organized with the ability to multi-task
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills (knowledge of AP Style preferred)
- Able to work independently and complete projects in a timely manner
- Ability to collaborate with a variety of people in an exciting, fast-paced environment
- Adobe Creative Suite and Monday.com software knowledge preferred but not required
- Photography and videography skills are a plus
Compensation
National Cherry Blossom Festival internships are unpaid, but college credit may be offered depending upon the educational institution’s guidelines and requirements. A travel allowance is provided to those who are on site at least 10 hours a week.
To apply for the role: Marketing & Communications Media Partner internship, visit JobScore.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Washington, DC, is dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.
Job Description
The Events and Programming Intern(s) will contribute to the programmatic development of a variety of National Cherry Blossom Festival signature events including Launch Event & Artwork Reveal, Opening Ceremony, Blossom Kite Festival, Petalpalooza®, National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade®, and the Tidal Basin Welcome Area and Stage. Duties may include:
- Learn and understand event management process by participating in programming team meetings, site visits, and other planning meetings with vendors and partners
- Assist with coordination process and provide onsite assistance for the National Cherry Blossom Festival Launch Event
- Assist with collecting vendor estimates and related administrative tasks
- Assist with vetting process of talent for National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® and Petalpalooza
- Assist with creating production rundown and documents
- Organize performer and VIP hospitality (e.g. gifts, catering) for a variety of events
- Research opportunities and execution costs for event entertainment, production, and sponsorship activations for all events
- Create and manage performer/participant applications
- Assist with coordinating operations, logistics and engagement with venue representatives
- Assist with permit tracking, revisions and communicate with local agencies as needed
- Inventory existing event supplies and develop cost estimates for replenishing items as needed for all events
Time Requirement
- September – December 2024, with possible extension to the Spring semester
- Minimum 15 hours per week between 9:00AM and 5:00PM through December (hours and schedule to be determined in consultation with Director of Programming)
- If extended through the Spring 2025 semester, additional duties focused on on-site execution of Festival events will be incorporated and the internship hour commitment will be higher, particularly during the months of March and April.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
- Experience with operations, activity and event management
- Detail oriented and organized with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to work with a variety of people and build teamwork
- Ability to take initiative
- Capable of doing physical labor (lifting boxes, various event set-up duties, etc.)
- Comfortable working in both office and outdoor settings (rain, cold, mud, sun, wind, etc.)
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and GoogleDocsrequired; familiarity with Slack and Monday.com preferred
Compensation
National Cherry Blossom Festival internships are unpaid, but college credit may be offered depending upon the educational institution’s guidelines and requirements. A travel allowance is provided to those who are on site at least 10 hours a week.
To apply for the role: Events & Programming internship, visit JobScore.
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.