PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP WITH OCA-NY
May 18 - August 15, 2009
OCA-NY seeks a college or graduate student for a full-time summer internship position to work on OCA-NY projects and initiatives, namely the Hate Crimes Prevention Art Project and the Voter Registration and Education Project.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to social justice issues
- Experience in facilitating youth projects
- Ability to work independently
- Flexible schedule; some weekends and nights are required
- Must work well with diverse student groups (ethnic, economic, social)
- Must be a self-starter
- Must have excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of issues affecting New York City under-represented communities
- Must be available week of May 4 for interviews, either by phone or in person
Stipend:
$2,000.00 for the period from May 18 to August 15, 2009
To Apply:
Send a cover letter, current resume and an essay, no more than 500 words as to why you should be selected for this position. Include names and contact information of two references: one from someone who is knowledgeable of your character and leadership skills and one from a professor that has taught you within the last year.
Email cover letter, resume and essay to Michele Lam at <michele.lam@oca-ny.org>. Please indicate in the subject line: “OCA-NY Summer Internship - [Your Name].” Applications are due Friday, April 24, 2009, 11:59 p.m. EST.
Due to the large number of expected applicants, we will not be able to respond to each application.
OCA-New York is the New York chapter of OCA (formerly known as the Organization of Chinese Americans), a national non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well being of Asian Pacific Americans. Its goals are to advocate for social justice, equal opportunity and fair treatment, to promote civic participation, education and leadership, to advance coalition building and to foster cultural heritage.
OCA, a national organization dedicated to ensuring social justice for Asian Pacific American (APA), is now accepting applications for the 2009 Summer Internship Program.
Celebrating its 20th year, the OCA Internship Program seeks to cultivate future leadership by providing students an opportunity to be involved in the political process through a national organization. The success of the internship program has led to past interns going on to become more active on their college campus, increasing the presence of the APA community in local, state and federal governments, and become leaders in the APA community and stay engage with the APA community in their respective fields.
The OCA Summer Internship Program engages interns with numerous activities to bring to life all that Washington, DC has to offer. In addition, OCA will bring the interns to our annual national convention, the largest APA conference in the country. The convention will feature speakers, entertainment and engage the entire community on pertinent issues. Applicants are strongly encouraged to make sure they are able to attend this signature event.
Summer interns will be placed at a federal agency, non-profit, or congressional office that matches their interest and work full-time. Interns can also be placed at the OCA National Center and work first hand with one of the largest APA organizations in the country. In addition to their placement, summer interns will be highly engaged in many OCA activities and be involved with grassroots organizing.
For the summer session, the internship will last approximately ten weeks and a stipend will be provided. Internships are also available during the winter, spring and fall sessions at the OCA National Center. Applications will be reviewed by the Internship Committee and a telephone interview may be scheduled.
The completed application package should be sent in one package and should include:
- Application form
- Resume including extracurricular activities
- Academic transcript (copy is fine)
- One-page essay on your interest in participating in the
- Two Letters of Reference
Eligible applicants for the internship program will be notified of selection as soon as sponsors and funding can be secured. A firm commitment will be required at that time to secure admission.
Please contact the OCA National Center at (202)223-5500 or dlee@ocanational.org if you have any questions.
Douglas Lee
OCA - Senior Program Manager
1322 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
t 202.223.5500
f 202.296.0540
c 202.536.7512
email: dlee@ocanational.org
web: www.ocanational.org
...which technically already started, at 9 AM today, but do it! The Organization of Chinese Americans and the Chinese Students Club have teamed up for a University Leadership Training at Barnard College, 223 Milbank Hall (118 btwn Amsterdam and Broadway). Our favorite spoken word hottie Giles Li will be facilitating the session, along with other members of OCA. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided. For more details, visit the Facebook event.
(Thanks, Christina)