Interns will learn about redistricting in Virginia, use relational organizing to register voters, and gain insight into NAKASEC VA's various organizing campaigns. Through firsthand experience, they will gain a deeper understanding of civic engagement campaigns and how to organize in local communities.
The internship seeks to:
- Introduce students to various civic engagement tactics;
- Provide participants with the tools to conduct political education campaigns with a variety of AAPI communities – including immigrant communities, low-income and working class residents, and multilingual and low-English speakers;
- Develop participants' political research and communication skills;
- Positively contribute to the efforts of community groups working towards a fair democracy to increase accurate representation of AAPI Virginians and their issues; and
- Promote the next generation of AAPI organizers and change-makers.
***Due to COVID-19, measures will be taken to ensure the safety of everyone in the program, and interns will need to be available for in-person physically-distant community engagement. NAKASEC VA will provide all PPE equipment, training on how to canvass safely, and other necessary protocols.***
KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS- Preferred bilingual in an Asian language in addition to English, especially one of the following languages: Korean, Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese
- Enjoy talking and working with people
- Demonstrated interest, knowledge, and/or background in the major issues facing the Asian American & Pacific Islander community
- Strong commitment to social, economic, racial, and gender justice, health access, community organizing and building power of underrepresented Asian communities
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to complete required tasks
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as with others in a team
- Previous canvass experience is helpful but not required as training and coaching will be provided to all employees
- Be able to use a computer and learn how to use a software database
- Ability to work evenings or weekends
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Applicants MUST be available for the entire duration of the program as this is an intensive, collaborative program.
Location: Annandale, VA and Centreville, VA
Job Type: Internship
Duration: June 7, 2021 – August 13, 2021 (10 weeks total)
Hours: 15 hours/week, with mandatory weekly meetings
Salary: $15/hour
Please email the following to jwung@nakasec.org and hanguyen@nakasec.org; applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program reaches capacity.
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