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 Spring 2025 term, we seek three interns: a Communications Intern, a Development & External Affairs 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.

 

Development & External Affairs (Remote or hybrid)

• Examples of duties include: supporting events, drafting digital outreach, and researching community partners.

 

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 outreach to program participants.

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Requirements

• Hybrid interns MUST be in the Washington metropolitan area for the entire program duration.

• 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​

• Orientation: January 20, 2025

• Spring 2025 Program: January 20 - April 11, 2025, with the opportunity to extend until May 14, 2025

• Work for a minimum of 12 weeks during the semester

• Work at least 15-20 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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Location

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

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Application Deadline

Apply by: October 18, 2024 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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