APALA Seeking 2011 Interns

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1992, the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA),
AFL-CIO is the first and only national organization for Asian Pacific
American (APA) union members. APALA has a rich history of recruiting and
training APA union members and activists to become leaders in the labor
movement, mobilizing voters to increase APA participation in the
political process and engaging local communities to increase their
awareness of the labor movement and issues that affect workers.
Furthermore, APALA is committed to forging ties with our international
brothers and sisters to continue the fight for worker justice.

Over 600,000 Asian Pacific American workers have joined unions and are
seeking better pay, improved benefits, dignity on the job, and a voice
in the workplace.  Backed with the strong support of the AFL-CIO, APALA
has 13 chapters and pre-chapters and a national office in Washington
D.C.


INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

APALA is seeking interns with a strong commitment to social justice and
worker rights for our national office, located in Washington D.C.
Internships are available year-round and APALA is flexible on start and
end dates.  There are full-time and part-time internships available. At
least a two-month commitment is required. Depending on individual
interests, APALA interns will have the opportunity to work on a host of
projects, including, but not limited to the following:

Communications: Draft media advisories, press releases, opinion
editorials & Letters to the Editor, monitor coverage of APA worker
issues, and update APALA facebook, twitter & website;

Research:  Conduct research on APA worker history and co-author report
from local workers rights hearings;

Organizing: Plan & implement campaign that engages APA students & young
workers and support the planning of student & young worker Organizing
Institute;

Political: Conduct research on APA voter behavior, develop election
materials and work with local, state & national partners on beginning to
build 2012 Political Program; and

Legislative:  Assist in producing legislative materials summarizing the
impact on APA workers and support APALA Tam Tran Fellow in organizing
congressional briefing in the Fall.


REQUIREMENTS

Eligible candidates must have completed at least two years of college.
College graduates and graduate-level students are also encouraged to
apply.  Candidates with less formal education, but with relevant
experience, will also be considered.

Preferred qualifications include: leadership, student or community
organizing, detail-oriented, excellent interpersonal skills and strong
writing abilities.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.


COMPENSATION

Depending on experience, a small financial stipend can be provided to
full-time interns. Academic credit can often be arranged for full-time
or part-time interns as APALA internships often offer direct exposure to
the workings of labor and non-profit organization, close supervision by
APALA staff, interaction with labor, community, & student activists and
opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating
to worker, immigrant & civil rights.  Students should check with their
individual academic institutions for requirements.


HOW TO APPLY

First, visit our website (http://www.apalanet.org). Then submit the
following : (1) your résumé, (2) a cover letter, (3) state if you would
like to apply to be a full-time or part-time intern and your top 2
project choices (Communications, Research, Organizing, Political &
Legislative) and (4) 3 references to [apalajobs@gmail.com]. Email
subject shall state “APALA 2011 Internship”. Please no phoneAPALA is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transgender and differently-abled people are strongly
encouraged to apply.