2021 API Public Service Internship Program
Alliance of Chinese Americans San Diego and APAPA of San Diego are excited to announce that we are accepting applications API Public Service Internship opportunities in San Diego. As 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organizations, we encourage college students seeking a political science or related fields in public policy to complete an internship application for consideration.
The API Public Service Internship Program aims to provide college students an opportunity to experience the inner workings of an elected office. The placed interns will work under the auspice of the elected office. They will undertake a variety of assignments, including day-to-day regimen of an elected official’s office. They will assist on local events planning and assist staff on special projects that might include policy research and data gathering. Interns could also assist with constituent casework and opportunities for community outreach and engagement.
The applicants will go through a rigorous selection process with internship placement opportunities in the elected offices or government agencies at the local, city, county, state, or federal levels.
The applicants will go through a rigorous selection process with internship placement opportunities in the elected offices or government agencies at the local, city, county, state, or federal levels.
Upon satisfactory completion of the internship assignment along with a final report of their experience and a positive review by the elected office, the intern will receive a scholarship.
The schedule of each internship is flexible throughout the year and last for approximately eight to twelve weeks.
The inaugural 2019 internship program was a huge success. To read about the graduation ceremony at which a leadership forum was held with interns, please click here.
The internship program of 2020 was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic. However, ACA and APAPA launched a brand new community service program to award grants to high school students for their projects combating COVID-19. To read more about this program, please click here.
The schedule of each internship is flexible throughout the year and last for approximately eight to twelve weeks.
The inaugural 2019 internship program was a huge success. To read about the graduation ceremony at which a leadership forum was held with interns, please click here.
The internship program of 2020 was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic. However, ACA and APAPA launched a brand new community service program to award grants to high school students for their projects combating COVID-19. To read more about this program, please click here.
ELIGIBILITY
- Residents or students attending schools in San Diego County.
- Must be a U.S Citizen and a descendant of Asian Pacific Island origin.
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application (exceptions may be considered).
- Must be currently or to be enrolled as a full-time college student (exceptions may be considered).
QUALIFICATIONS
- A strong interest in civic engagement and community service.
- A strong interest in learning public policy and the legislative process.
- Excellent communication as well as analytical and research skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills in working with both colleagues and community.
- Professional work ethics and independent time management skills.
- Mature judgment and commitment to following all governing rules and ethics laws.
DEADLINE
Flexible. Various positions are available either immediately or later before the end of the year. Placement will be determined based on availability of both applicants and participating elected offices. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Flexible. Various positions are available either immediately or later before the end of the year. Placement will be determined based on availability of both applicants and participating elected offices. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Important - once started, the online application cannot be saved if unfinished. Use of computer is preferred as technical issues may occur with mobile devices.
Important - once started, the online application cannot be saved if unfinished. Use of computer is preferred as technical issues may occur with mobile devices.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected] with subject line: 'API Public Service Internship'
If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected] with subject line: 'API Public Service Internship'
The participating government offices are listed below. We will update the list as additional elected officials join the program.
