internship opportunity: apiavote

APIAVote is now accepting applications for interns in the Washington, D.C. office. The APIAVote Internship Program strives to encourage and cultivate young AAPI student leaders to explore a career in the public sector or the political arena. This internship program will also provide hands on experience and training on how to organize and implement civic engagement activities to increase the participation of AAPIs in the electoral process. Some details

General Internship - Year-round

The internship program is tailored per organizational needs and intern skills. Interns may work on any of the following areas: Communications/Technology (new media and traditional), Field (working with APIAVote partners in field campaigns), Policy (research and advocate for policy recommendations), Training (Norman Y. Mineta Leadership Training Institute), or Youth (engaging and organizing our youth coalitions.)

Requirements:

College or graduate student

Oral and written communication skills

Dedicated to promoting civic participation of AAPIs in the electoral and public policy processes

Applications must include:

Application form

Resume including Education, Work Experience, Political Experience, Extracurricular Activities, Awards/Honors

Copy of most current academic transcript

One page typed essay on your interest in the internship program and describe "What does civic engagement meant to you?"

Two letters of reference

Send your complete application via e-mail or snail mail to: APIAVote Attn: Alvina Yeh 1666 K St NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20006. alvina@apiavote.org

Deadlines:

Rolling Deadline - Fall, Winter & Spring Internships

This sounds like a great opportunity for students in the D.C. area to get involved with the important task of organizing and inspiring our community to engage in the electoral process. If you're interested in applying, visit the APIAVote website here or download the application form here.