APIAVote Internship Program

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.            APIAVote 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: We currently do not have funds to provide a stipend, but scholarships are available through the ECAASU scholarship and the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership - www.capal.org.

Send your complete application to: APIAVote, Attn: Christine Chen, 1666 K Street NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20006, 202-457-0549 FAX

Deadlines : Postmarked by April 5 for the Summer Session

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