AAPI Policy-Related Internship Opportunities
Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) (Washington, DC)
- Focuses on public service and organizations
- Uses a cohort model so interns can get to know each other
- www.capal.org/site/2018/09/04/scholarship-internship-program/
OCA - Asian Pacific Advocates (Washington, DC)
- Summer internship program places interns at congressional offices, nonprofit organizations, and national agencies
- Uses a cohort model so interns can get to know each other
- www.ocanational.org/internships
Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) (Washington, DC & Sacramento, CA)
- Main office is in Washington, DC, but also offers an internship in Sacramento, CA
- Focuses on the policy needs of Southeast Asian Americans
- www.searac.org/careers/
LEAP Emerge (Southern California)
- Leadership and hands-on experience in the Asian Pacific American community in Southern California
- www.leap.org/leap-emerge
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) (Washington, DC)
- Places AAPI undergrads in congressional offices
- Uses a cohort model so interns can get to know each other
- apaics.org/programs/internship/
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) (Washington, DC)
- JACL offers internships and fellowships on public policy and advocacy
- jacl.org/internships-and-fellowships/
Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA)
- For students from underrepresented communities, not specific to AAPI students
- Focuses on public policy, public affairs, and public service
- Supports students in pathways toward public policy grad school programs
- ppiaprogram.org/
APIA Vote (Washington, DC)
- Focuses on voter rights, registration, and advocacy
- www.apiavote.org/jobs-internships
Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC)
- Focuses on legal advocacy for AAPI communities
- Great experience for students interested in the field of law
- advancingjustice-aajc.org/clerkships-and-internships
University of Minnesota Career Resources
- A guide to career resources at the U of M for students.
- Find career services offices on campus affiliated with UMN colleges to meet your specific program needs and goals.
- Search jobs, internships, and volutneer opportunities for U of M students.
Diversity Related Summer Internship
Cargill Diversity Leadership Summit (Wayzata, MN)
- Interns will practice and grow their understanding in economics, communications, customer service, risk assessment, and decision-making.
- 12-week paid internship, housing assistance offered, application due March 27, 2020
- www.cargill.com/careers
Job Boards
MN Council of Non-Profits Job Board
- Search non-profit jobs and internships opportunities
- Mission driven organizations (nonprofit and government)
- Search jobs, internships, volunteering, etc...
- Community and global opportunities