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Kawasaki Disease Foundation Board of Directors

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Kawasaki Disease Foundation (KDF) is currently accepting applications for three positions on our fundraising committee and special projects for the Board of Directors.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The recruitment process for this position is currently ongoing and will remain open until the positions are filled.

LOCATION: 100% Remote/Online, must reside in the United States.

SCHEDULE/SHIFT: This position requires a commitment of 2 to 4 hours per week, including mandatory attendance at our monthly board meeting. These meetings take place online on the last Monday of each month at 6 PM PST, 8 PM CST, or 9 PM EST. Please note that the meeting date may change if a holiday falls on that day. As a member of the Board of Directors, you will be expected to provide updates during the board meetings as needed.

COMPENSATION: This is a volunteer position without pay. Members of the Board of Directors serve for a three-year term and can renew their membership every three years, with a maximum total service of nine years.

TITLE: Kawasaki Disease Foundation Board of Directors Member

This position will work with the KDF Board of Directors to develop ongoing online and in-person awareness and fundraising campaigns for Kawasaki Disease (KD), as well as participate in other special projects when needed. Our Board of Directors is composed of four officers and up to 10 additional members at large. These elected positions include:

• • President
  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
  • Member at Large

In addition to regular Board meetings, the Board has several standing committees. These committees provide oversight and support in specific areas of the Foundation. The KD Foundation’s committees include:

• • Executive Committee
  • KDF Memorial Scholarship Committee
  • KD Awareness Day Campaign Committee
  • KDF Youth Program Committee
  • Fund Development Committee
  • Event Coordination Committee (As Needed)
  • Special Projects Committee (As Needed)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Under general supervision, the Kawasaki Disease Foundation Board of Directors Member/s will provide advice and support in creating fundraising strategies for the organization. This includes seeking support from businesses and individuals and preparing written materials that clearly explain the organization’s needs and the purpose of the funds. Additionally, the member will develop and maintain a fundraising toolkit to assist those interested in organizing fundraisers and to help individuals who want to raise funds for the Foundation.

• Content strategy and planning: Develop ongoing online fundraising campaigns such as virtual 5Ks and online personal fundraising pages. Create marketing content to promote these fundraisers in coordination with the Communications Manager. Collaborate with the website team to create online campaigns and fundraising profiles.
• Content creation: Develops and maintains a fundraising toolkit to assist individuals interested in organizing fundraisers, such as walks or online campaigns. This includes creating, maintaining, and revising materials such as sponsor forms, letter templates, and FAQs. As needed, the fundraising toolkit is updated and maintained. The revised toolkits and materials are then provided to the website team for uploading to the Foundation site.
• Fundraising coordination: As needed, team members assist fundraising requests by advising volunteers throughout the process and 1) providing contract agreement, 2) providing marketing material for the event as needed by requesting from distribution team, 3) promoting event online by requesting the site administrator to create a page for the event and by asking the social media team to promote the event, 4) drafts/assists in content creation such as event details and email blast write-ups, 5) follows up with event host post-event activities for outcome details.
• Social media communications: Works closely with the Social Media Manager and Communications Manager to schedule posts and create content for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms that promote fundraising efforts.
• Other Duties: Provide administrative support and assist with special projects as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dedicated and passionate individuals aiming to promote and advance issues related to KD
• Ability to attend monthly Board of Directors meetings
• Active participation in committee work (with minimum participation in one committee)
• Ability to commit 8-16 hours a month depending on role within the board
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Prior experience with fundraising campaigns is preferred, but not required
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deliverables
• Excellent computer skills in standard office applications, specifically in Microsoft Products (preferred, but not required: WordPress web content management skills)
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to take projects from inception to completion and work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong collaboration, organizational and interpersonal skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of KDF’s mission, Kawasaki disease treatment, diagnosis, and recovery, and of past KD Projects organized by the Foundation.
• Have a connection to KD. Connection to KD can be through a personal diagnosis or that of a family member, friend, or other individual.

Sound like something you’d like to be a part of? We’d love to hear from you!

Kawasaki Disease Foundation Internship Program

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Kawasaki Disease Foundation (KDF) is accepting applications for one part-time position in communications and administration.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The recruitment process for this position is currently ongoing.

LOCATION: 100% Remote/Online, must reside in the United States.

SCHEDULE/SHIFT: This position requires a commitment of 2 to 4 hours per week. Occasionally, mandatory attendance at our monthly board meeting will be necessary. These meetings are held online on the last Monday of each month at 6 PM PST, 8 PM CST, or 9 PM EST. Please be aware that the meeting date may change in months that include holidays. The intern will be expected to provide updates during our board meetings as needed, although regular monthly attendance is not required.

COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid volunteer position. Verification of volunteer hours completed will be provided.

TITLE: Kawasaki Disease Foundation Communications Intern

This position will collaborate with the KDF board of directors to create ongoing online Kawasaki Disease (KD) awareness and fundraising campaigns. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of communications within a non-profit environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Under general supervision, the Kawasaki Disease Foundation Communications Intern will collaborate on the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation phase of ongoing Kawasaki Disease Awareness and Fundraising Campaign/s, which will be conducted online through the KDF’s social media platforms and website.

• Content strategy and planning: Assist in developing a communications plan for KD campaign/s and website that includes an audit of existing content, content creation, and a calendar and schedule for ongoing review.
• Content creation: As a valued member of the communications team, you will be instrumental in creating engaging and informative content for various platforms. This includes social media, promotional materials, website, newsletters, and more.
• Social media communications: Help facilitate our organization’s social media calendar, including scheduling posts and creating content for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms.
• Other Duties: Provide administrative support and assist with special projects as assigned by the Communications and Administration teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Presently enrolled in a United States community college or university pursuing a degree or certificate in Communications, Marketing, or a related field in Journalism
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Experience working with graphic design
• Social media communication experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deliverables
• Excellent computer skills in standard office applications, specifically in Microsoft Products and WordPress web content management
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to take projects from inception to completion and work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of KDF’s mission, Kawasaki disease treatment, diagnosis, and recovery, and of past KD Awareness campaigns organized by the Foundation.
• Have a connection to KD. Connection to KD can be through a personal diagnosis or that of a family member, friend, or other individual.

Sound like something you’d like to be a part of? We’d love to hear from you!

KDF Youth Summer Internship Program

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Kawasaki Disease Foundation (KDF) is accepting applications for three part-time positions for our KDF Youth Program.

LOCATION: 100% Remote/Online, must reside in the United States.

SCHEDULE/SHIFT: Flexible, 2-4 hours per week, with optional attendance at our monthly board meeting scheduled online on the last Monday of the month at 6 pm PST/8 pm CT/9 pm EST (meeting date on holiday months is adjusted). This is an 9-week internship program from June 2, 2025, to August 1, 2025. Exact start and end dates may be flexible based on the academic schedule. Students may accumulate 20-40 hours of volunteer time, depending on their weekly availability. Interns have the option to extend their internship experience through the Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026 semester.

COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid volunteer position. Verification of volunteer hours completed will be provided.

TITLE: KDF Youth Intern

This position will work with the KDF board of directors and the KDF Youth Program members to develop a strategy for increasing visibility of KDF Youth and reaching out to specific individuals to promote KDF resources and programs. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of communications within a non-profit environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Under general supervision, the KDF Youth Intern will collaborate on the planning, development, and implementation of a strategy to increase KDF Youth visibility. This includes developing online campaigns to promote KDF resources and programs.

• Content strategy and planning: Assist in developing a communications plan for KD campaign/s, including an audit of existing content, content creation, and a calendar and schedule for content promotion. The campaign/s should target KDF Youth audience and include promotion of transition to adult care recommendations, and Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki Memorial Scholarship.
• Content creation: As a valued member of the communications team, you will be instrumental in creating engaging and informative content for various platforms. This includes social media, promotional materials, website, newsletters, and more.
• Other Duties: Provide administrative support and assist with special projects as assigned by the Communications and Administration teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Presently enrolled in a United States high school OR a community college or university
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Experience working with graphic design tools
• Social media communication experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deliverables
• Excellent computer skills in standard office applications, specifically in Microsoft Products
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to take projects from inception to completion and work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College or university students pursuing a degree or certificate in Communications, Marketing, or a related field in Journalism are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of KDF’s mission, Kawasaki disease treatment, diagnosis, and recovery, and of past KD Awareness campaigns organized by the Foundation.
• Have a connection to KD. Connection to KD can be through a personal diagnosis or that of a family member, friend, or other individual.

KDF Youth Fall Internship Program

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Kawasaki Disease Foundation (KDF) is accepting applications for three part-time positions for our KDF Youth Program.

LOCATION: 100% Remote/Online, must reside in the United States.

SCHEDULE/SHIFT: Flexible, 2-4 hours per week, with optional attendance at our monthly board meeting scheduled online on the last Monday of the month at 6 pm PST/8 pm CT/9 pm EST (meeting date on holiday months is adjusted). This is a 10-week internship program from September 2, 2025, to November 7, 2025. Exact start and end dates may be flexible based on the academic schedule. Students may accumulate 20-40 hours of volunteer time, depending on their weekly availability. Interns have the option to extend their internship experience through the Spring 2026 semester.

COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid volunteer position. Verification of volunteer hours completed will be provided.

TITLE: KDF Youth Intern

This position will work with the KDF board of directors and the KDF Youth Program members to develop a strategy for increasing visibility of KDF Youth and reaching out to specific individuals to promote KDF resources and programs. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of communications within a non-profit environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Under general supervision, the KDF Youth Intern will collaborate on the planning, development, and implementation of a strategy to increase KDF Youth visibility. This includes developing online campaigns to promote KDF resources and programs.

• Content strategy and planning: Assist in developing a communications plan for the upcoming KD Awareness Day campaign, including an audit of existing content, content creation, and a calendar and schedule for content promotion. The campaign should target KDF Youth audience and include promotion of transition to adult care recommendations, and Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki Memorial Scholarship.
• Content creation: As a valued member of the communications team, you will be instrumental in creating engaging and informative content for various platforms. This includes social media, promotional materials, website, newsletters, and more.
• Other Duties: Provide administrative support and assist with special projects as assigned by the Communications and Administration teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Presently enrolled in a United States high school OR a community college or university
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Experience working with graphic design tools
• Social media communication experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deliverables
• Excellent computer skills in standard office applications, specifically in Microsoft Products
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to take projects from inception to completion and work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College or university students pursuing a degree or certificate in Communications, Marketing, or a related field in Journalism are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of KDF’s mission, Kawasaki disease treatment, diagnosis, and recovery, and of past KD Awareness campaigns organized by the Foundation.
• Have a connection to KD. Connection to KD can be through a personal diagnosis or that of a family member, friend, or other individual.