APALI 2023 Summer Internship Program
A team of six college student activists will be selected to lead an APALI Youth Leadership Academy this summer!
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APALI Intern Job Description
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| A team of six Mentor Interns will collaborate with the instructor to organize and lead an APALI Youth Leadership Academy as a De Anza College online class. This six-week class engages college and high school seniors/juniors to explore Asian American identity, history, non-traditional career paths, civic engagement and leadership.
In addition to community building, each Mentor Intern is responsible for: * Leading and mentoring a group of about six students. * Plan and facilitate an engaging small group reading discussion each week. * Plan and lead a small group learning activity each week. * Plan and lead a small group civic project. |
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APALI Internship Stipend
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| Upon satisfactory completion, each intern will receive a single payment in August for $2,000 gross amount. However the check amount will likely be less depending on the amount withheld for income tax by intern. |
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Skills & Qualities |
| APALI Interns must:
* Be a college student or recent graduate who has some course work in Asian American studies or ethnic studies. * Be confident in leading a college-level student small group and being a peer mentor. * Have interest in lesson planning, leading reading discussions, facilitating learning activities, and being the leader of a curriculum project. * Is socially mature, emotionally stable, empathetic–a self-starter with strong communication and personal/group management skills. * Has interest in civic engagement, education, social justice. * Committed to working 30-hours/ week for seven weeks– attend all class sessions, intern training, and planning meetings. * Prioritize APALI paid internship and limit other work or class commitments to a minimum this summer. |
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Intern Application Calendar (online)
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| Mon, Feb 21 Application opens
Sun, Mar 20 Application closes Sat, Apr 2, 2-5 pm Group interviews Sun, Apr 3, 2-5 pm Group interviews Mon, Apr 11 Internship offers announced Tue, Apr 19, 4-5 pm FHDA temporary employee hiring process orientation |
