Overview

The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies seeks students and young professionals to intern hybrid or remote, depending on their assignment. Current students and recent graduates of all levels and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

 

All APAICS interns will spend the majority of their time working on content-based projects that will support our national, regional, and local programs and initiatives. For the Summer 2025 term, we seek three interns: a Communications Intern, a Programs Intern, and an Administrative Intern.

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Departments

Communications (Remote or hybrid)

• Examples of duties include: preparing briefings, drafting newsletters, creating digital/social media content, and developing digital marketing strategies.

 

Programs (Hybrid)

• Examples of duties include: support program logistics and events, update and maintain spreadsheets, and assistance with research and data collection.

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Administrative Intern (Hybrid)

• Examples of duties include: preparing letters and reports, compiling data on AA & NH/PI candidates and elected officials, identifying community leaders and local issues of importance, and assistance with APAICS events.

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Requirements

• Programs and Administrative interns MUST be in the Washington metropolitan area for the entire program duration. Communications intern may be remote, but in-person is preferred.

• All interns will be expected to support APAICS events and may be asked to support other APAICS departments outside their assignments. 

• All interns will attend in-person and virtual professional development and networking events featuring elected officials, partners, and community leaders.

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Experience

No previous experience is necessary, but the following qualifications would definitely be an asset:

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• Knowledge and Interests

  • Understanding of issues affecting Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities

  • Passion for politics, government, and public policy

  • Interest in learning about the inner workings of nonprofit organizations

• Flexibility

  • Ability to jump between projects from day to day

  • Willingness to assist wherever needed based on organization needs

• Software experience

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  • Google Docs, Sheets

  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva

  • Databases

• Communications

  • Strong writing ability for multiple audiences

  • Keen proofreading and editing skills

  • Attention to detail

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Time Commitment​

Exact dates flexible/subject to change.

• Orientation: June 4th, 2025

• Spring 2025 Program Dates: June 4, 2025 to August 15, 2025 

• Work for a minimum of 10 weeks during the semester

• Work at least 15-20 hours per week

• Some hours may be worked outside of regular work hours

• Programs Interns will be requested to work at least 20 hours per week

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​Compensation

Interns not receiving college internship placement credit will be paid Washington, DC, minimum wage (currently $17.50 hourly).​​

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Instructions​

To apply for this position, you will be required to submit the following items in your application:

 

• Cover letter 

• Contact information

• One-page resume

• 350-500 word answer to ONE of the following questions:

  • What is an issue that you are passionate about and how does it affect the AA & NH/PI communities?

  • Why do you want to work for a nonprofit organization?

  • What do you hope to learn or gain from this internship?

 

In your cover letter, please indicate which intern position(s) you are interested in, if applicable hybrid/remote, and whether you will seek college internship credit. Please note that the submission of your materials DOES NOT guarantee placement.

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Application Deadline

April 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET

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Questions

​Please contact: mia@apaics.org with the subject "APAICS Office Internship".

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APAICS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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Please do not contact the office in regard to your application status. Only qualified candidates will be directly contacted by program supervisors. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants.

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