Check it. The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Washington, D.C., offers part-time and full-time internships during spring and fall semesters and full-time internships during the summer. Interns at the Initiative are responsible for assisting the staff in researching a wide range of AAPI issues, including education, health, sustainable neighborhoods, economic development, civil rights, and labor and employment. In addition, interns will help write policy memos and proposals, coordinate events, and conduct outreach to national and local AAPI organizations, elected officials, and ethnic media outlets.
The application period for summer interns has passed, but you might be able to get in under the deadline (May 15) for the fall session. Here are some more details on how to apply:
Applicants for the Intern positions should be graduate students or undergraduates who are enrolled at least half-time. Ideally, the candidate will already be familiar with AAPI issues and have outstanding research, writing, and computer skills.For further information, head over to the White House website.
If you are interested in applying, please send a statement that describes (1) one issue that affects the AAPI community, (2) a strategy that you would implement at the Initiative to address that issue, and (3) the organizations and/or federal agencies with whom you would collaborate.
The statement should be submitted to whitehouseaapi@ed.gov and should be no more than one page, single-spaced. Resumes, transcripts, and cover letters will not be considered at this time, so please limit your submission to the statement.
If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified within two weeks following the deadline.
Deadlines:
- October 15 for Spring session (Jan-May)
- March 15 for Summer session (June-Aug)
- May 15 for Fall session (Aug-Dec)
All applicants must be:
- At least 18 years of age
- Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited academic institution
- Authorized to work in the United States
Note: If the applicant is not authorized to work in the United States, the applicant may still be eligible for an internship if (1) the applicant holds a valid student visa (F-1 or M-1), (2) the applicant is enrolled in school in the United States, and (3) the applicant’s school provides documentation that the internship is required for educational purposes.