2023 Summer Internship Accepting Application Now!
About the ACA Immersive Internship Program
The ACA Immersive Internship Program was created to empower the next generation of Asian Pacific American (APA) youths in Michigan. The program entails internships for college students from accredited universities, as well as high school juniors and seniors. We hope to provide practical skills and working experiences that are applicable to applicants’ future endeavors. As an organization with five decades of history, we recognize the importance of educating our youth and providing opportunities that will expose our future generation to the potential they have. Through our internship program, we hope to foster future leaders who will challenge the status quo, advocate for APAs and other marginalized communities, and fight racism and hate. Summer internship opportunities are in-person at our various centers in the Metro Detroit Area. Please email internship@acaccc.org if you have any questions.
Program Dates: May to August 2023
Application Deadline: Friday, April 28, 2023, 5 PM EST
Program Dates: May – August, 2023
Eligibility – College Students
– Enrolled as a student at an accredited university
– Minimum 10 weeks with 36 hours weekly
– Reliable Transportation
– Identify as an APA or have a strong interest in the APA community
– Authorized to work in the United States
– Fluency in Chinese desired but not required
Benefits – College Students
– $750 stipend upon completion of the internship
– Professional work experience in a nonprofit
– Leadership development and networking opportunities
– ACA sponsors OPT for future employment opportunities upon performance evaluation.
Eligibility – High School Students
– Enrolled as a student at an accredited high school
– Minimum 10 weeks with 15 to 20 hours weekly
– Reliable Transportation
– Identify as an APA or have a strong interest in the APA community
– Authorized to work in the United States
– Fluency in an Chinese (desired, not required)
Benefits – High School Students
– Professional work experience in a nonprofit
– Leadership development and networking opportunities
Application
Submit the application online using the Google Form.
– Application (this Google form)
– Cover Letter
– Resume (1 page)
– 2 References (Name, Email, Phone Number, and Relationship)
Program Development/Event Coordinator
The intern will have the opportunity to work with the Event Coordinator and help plan out future events and look at current programs for ways to improve for time. The intern will work closely with the Development Associate. We work closely to plan community engagement activities that align with the interests of our associates while supporting our organization’s priorities, specifically, our commitment to serve and inspire the communities we serve.
As a Program Development/Event Coordinator intern, your major responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Assisting in building a pipeline of prospects from corporations across a variety of corporate industries regarding donorship and sponsorship
- Providing feedback to Programming Team for programming and event planning needs and supporting potential opportunities for youth engagement
- Assisting with creation of surveys to assess volunteering interests and recommend ideas for increasing community engagement and identifying opportunities for existing program enhancements or new programming
- Working with Program Coordinators to assist with the planning and coordination of meetings and events
- Other tasks assigned by your supervisor
Requirements
- High school Junior and Senior or College student
- Great communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
- Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as a part of a team
- Ability to think creatively
- Strong writing, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
Communications/Marketing Intern
The intern will have the opportunity to work in the Communications team alongside a team of passionate individuals that help build relationships and communicate with community members to stay informed about our work and activities. Through creative content including press releases, newsletter, social media posts, videos, and emails, you will help to tell ACA’s story across several formats and platforms. You will also gather previous successful event information and write summaries for them.
As a Communications/Marketing intern, your major responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Helping develop and edit PR content and participating in communications strategy and planning
- Researching and coordinating press opportunities
- Assisting with tracking community happenings for statements or supports
- Helping curate online social media content (WeChat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Working with Communications, Programming and Development Team to update any information that needs update
- Other tasks assigned by your supervisor
Requirements
- High school Junior and Senior or College student
- Strong storytelling, writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
- Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as a part of a team and ability to exercise independent judgment
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
Data Management/Website Development Intern
The intern will work with the Development Associate and help with managing memberships and other data. You will work with certain tools used for data management. The intern will also help with the website development and improve our current structure through new ideas.
As a Data Management/Website Development intern, your major responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Establishing database for membership, grant funding, donors, corporate sponsorships, event programming, etc,
- Providing findings to Programming Team for programming and event planning needs
- Providing findings to Development Team for donorship and sponsorships
- Working with all teams to help keep the website up to date
- Providing ideas for the structure of certain events or pages for the website
- Other tasks assigned by your supervisor
Requirements
- High school Junior and Senior or College student
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as a part of a team
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite