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Internships

Summer Internship Program

Each year, APAICS selects undergraduate students for a first-hand learning experience in American politics and policies through its Summer Internship Program.  Interns work in congressional offices, federal agencies, or non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C.  Last summer some of the interns were placed in the offices in the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Courts, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and the International Trade Administration.  Through a series of seminars, interns learn about national Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) advocacy organizations and network with peers from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI).  The CBCF, CHCI and APAICS are known as the Tri-Caucus Organizations. 

The APAICS Summer Internship Program encourages the political and civic involvement of young Asian Pacific Islander Americas, fosters their interest in careers in politics and public policy, and develops their leadership skills.

The application for the 2010 undergraduate Summer Internship Program will be available at the beginning of December.  The deadline is January 31, 2010.  There will be no extensions.  The application form is available for download.

(2008 Summer Interns with Congressman Mike Honda, D-CA)

(2007 APAICS Summer Interns with Congressman Mike Honda, D-CA)

(2006 APAICS Summer Interns with Senator Daniel Akaka of Hawaii)

Year-Round Internships

APAICS offers unpaid internships throughout the year for undergraduate and graduate students interested in issues affecting the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

Interns may be asked to assist in:

  • Obtaining updates on legislation, regulations, and court decisions affecting the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities;

  • Research regarding Asian American and Pacific Islander community demographics, elected officials, federal/state/local elections and political issues;

  • Writing briefings regarding issues of interest to Asian American for distribution to the APAICS e-mail audience, posting on the APAICS web page, and/or publication in other media form;

  • Administration of APAICS programs; and

  • Performing general office work.

How to Apply for Year-Round Internships
Students may apply by sending a cover letter and resume via mail, fax, or e-mail to:

APAICS
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202/296-9200
Fax: 202/296-9236
E-mail:
apaics@apaics.org

In the cover letter, please indicate the reason you are interested in an internship with APAICS, the type of work you are interested in, the time frame and approximate number of hours you will commit to the internship, the level of computer skills you possess, and any languages you speak. In addition, submit a one-page double-spaced article on one of the following topics: Congress, the Presidential Candidacy, any Asian in political office, any issues facing APAs, or your involvement in the APA community. APAICS will also assist you in obtaining school credit for your work. We look forward to hearing from you!