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APAPA-ATC Summer Internship Program

Offered By

Asian American Pacific Islander American Public Affairs

Job Location

Austin

Salary

Paid

If "Paid", provide rate

Stipend of $500 at the end of the program.

Job Description

APAPA-ATC Summer Internship Program is designed to prepare college students to become future leaders, to: • Develop political awareness and civic engagement • Familiarize with government and legislative processes • Practice networking and teamwork in professional environment • Apply technical skills in public services • Applicants will be selected on the basis of: • Demonstrated leadership & community services • Commitment to the 6-week + program (plus training sessions) • Willingness to give back to the community in the future • Interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills. • Skill sets needed by specific public offices

Application Instructions

Eligibility: Open to all Texas resident undergraduate and graduate (plus exceptional high school senior) students. • Deadline: Applications are open in early Dec 2019 and due by March 14, 2020 • Program length and stipend • Orientations & Trainings will be held in May 2020 (often weekends). • The six-week program runs from June through August 2020. • Interns will receive a scholarship in the amount of $500 upon successful completion (including internship report & graduation ceremony). • Students are responsible for housing, transportation and insurance. • Requirements • Be available to attend all workshops, which include leadership training, public speaking, voter registration, census 2020, etc.. • Complete 30 volunteer hours for APAPA Austin TX Chapter. • Work for a minimum of six full weeks in your assigned office. • Signed application form, resume, personal statement (or cover letter), and liability waiver, photo / video release form. For more info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WBGPs6UsYTTr30wDk7PeZe3BLdrIqxEK/view Apply Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZtYlUqJuPkhfqjS7S7Iw1ZPKSvQ0bxu-PEUXsVlgckRtcIA/viewform

Degree Status

Current Student

Experience Required

Preferred

Contact Information

CJ Zhao earthworm314@gmail.com

Type of Internship

Non-Profit

Comments

Internship placements include State Legislatures, US Congress, Municipal Courts, Municipal Governments.

Posted By

CJ Zhao

Post Date

Monday, January 13, 2020

Expiration Date

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WBGPs6UsYTTr30wDk7PeZe3BLdrIqxEK/view