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APIAVote Internship Program -- General Application
The
Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) is a national
nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that encourages and promotes
civic participation of Asian Pacific Islander Americans in the electoral
and public policy processes at the national, state and local levels.
APIAVote envisions a society
in which all Asian Pacific Islander Americans fully participate
in and have access to the democratic process.
The
APIAVote Internship Program strives to encourage and cultivate young
Asian Pacific Islander student leaders to explore a career in the
public sector or the political area. This summer internship
program will also provide hands on experience and training on how
to organize and implement voter activities to increase the participation
of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the electoral process.
Internships Available
:
I.
APIAVote National
Headquarters - Washington, DC -- Work
under direction of the Executive Director and help develop the infrastructure
and tools needed for the 2006 elections. We are specifically
interested in students with strong writing skills and interest in
the following areas:
· Communications/PR
· Public Policy
· Campaigns/Elections
·
Web Design/Graphic Design
· Development and Fundraising
II.
OCA Congressional
or Government Internship -- Work
for a congressional member focused on voting rights, election reform
and administration or for a government agency such as the Voting
Rights Division at the Department of Justice.
Requirements:
- College or graduate student
- Demonstrated interest in public policy
issues and the political process
- Leadership abilities
- Oral and written communication skills
- Dedicated to promoting civic participation
of Asian Pacific Islander Americans in the electoral and public
policy processes
- Commitment to work for a minimum of
10 weeks
Completed Application
Package including:
A. Application Form
B. Resume Including Education, Work Experience,
Extracurricular Activities, Community Involvement, Awards/Honors
You Have Received
C.
Most Current Academic Transcript
D. One-Page Essay (Typed) On Your Interest
In Participating In The Internship Program And Describe “WHAT
DOES DEMOCRACY MEAN TO YOU?
E. Exactly Two Letters Of Reference
Stipend: Since APIAVote
is in its 1st year as an incorporated nonprofit, it is
currently fundraising. Opportunities for a small stipend may
be available at a later date if sponsors and funding are secured.
Send your complete application
to: APIAVote, Attn: Christine Chen, 1666
K Street NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20006
Deadlines
: Rolling deadline for Fall / Winter
/ Spring sessions or postmarked by March 15 for the
Summer Session
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