Overview

APAICS is looking for AA & NH/PI students and young professionals to intern hybrid. Current students and recent graduates of all levels, backgrounds, and ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Please note: due to the hybrid nature of the internship, all interns MUST be located in the DMV for the entire duration of the program. 

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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. Interns will attend virtual professional development and networking events featuring elected officials and community leaders.

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Internship Sectors

• Communications (prepare briefings, draft emails, write blog posts, create online content)

• Graphic Design (produce content for programs and events, design graphics for social media, create periodicals)

• Digital & Analytics (update website, analyze email performance, observe visitor data, maintain database)

• Research (compile data on AA & NH/PI candidates and elected officials, identify community leaders and local issues of importance)

• Event Planning (outreach to participants, confirm and register attendees, manage logistics)

• Office Administration (answer phones, file documents, run errands)

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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

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• Flexibility

  • Ability to jump between projects from day to day

  • Willingness to assist wherever needed based on organization needs

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• Software experience

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  • Google Docs, Sheets

  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

  • Databases

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• Communications

  • Strong writing ability for multiple audiences

  • Keen proofreading and editing skills

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Time Commitment​

• Work in the APAICS office anytime between May 30, 2023 - August 4, 2023, with an in-person Orientation on May 24, 2023

• Work for minimum 10 weeks during the summer

• Work at least 12-15 hours per week

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Compensation

Office interns who are not here per their college credit will be paid Washington, DC minimum wage.

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Location

Interns will work hybrid, depending on what the Internship Supervisor and intern agree upon.

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Deadline

The deadline to apply for the summer office internship is March 31, 2023. 

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Questions

​Please contact: ethan@apaics.org

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