Internship Database

Los Angeles Internships

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles 

The nation’s largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (NHPI). To apply to any of the internship opportunities listed below, please complete the application form and upload a cover letter and resume. Applications are accepted until positions are filled. Note that we receive many applications for a limited number of opportunities, so please understand that we will only contact those applicants selected for an interview. Unless otherwise noted, internships are unpaid volunteer positions.

The internship opportunities are listed below:

Impact Litigation

The Impact Litigation Unit advocates for civil rights through lawsuits that seek to enforce and expand protections for low-income and immigrant communities, set legal precedent on civil rights matters and change discriminatory institutional practices. Our key cases have challenged unconstitutional laws, consumer fraud, low-wage worker exploitation and sweatshops, and race and national origin discrimination.

Survivor and Family Empowerment (SAFE) Project

The SAFE Project assists low-income and limited-English-speaking survivors of domestic violence with family law and immigration services, including helping them obtain restraining orders, child custody, and support orders and to achieve legal status without the help of their abuser. Advancing Justice - LA also assists victims of labor or sex trafficking with obtaining legal status.

Health Access Project (HAP) StoryCorps Translation Project

A national interview project, to collect health-related stories. We are looking for volunteers with oral and written language capacity in Arabic, Bangla, Khmer, Korean, Spanish, and English. The project will take 4-6 hours to transcribe the audio recordings verbatim and 10-15 hours to translate the transcription.

Immigration Project (Los Angeles & Orange County)

Assists immigrants nationally and locally who are seeking help with immigration relief such as DACA, U Visa, SIJS, VAWA,  adjustment of status, representation in immigration court, and other forms of family-based immigration. The Immigration Project hosts free in-house and off-site workshops and information sessions within Los Angeles County and Orange County to assist undocumented immigrants for little to no cost. Immigration consultations are also available in-person or over the phone by appointment only.

Compensation: Some programs may offer academic credit 
Deadline: Varies by program 
Period: Varies by program
Contact: 
Pro Bono Director Christina Yang
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
1145 Wilshire Blvd., Second Floor 
Los Angeles, CA  90017
Fax: (213) 977-7595
Email: probono@advancingjustice-la.org

Apply to programs here

Asian for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M)

We are constantly on the look out for amazing individuals to come work with us as interns. Interns will work with A3M staff to do outreach, plan and execute recruitment drives in the community - at events, institutions, faith-based organizations, campuses and festivals. Interns will also assist staff in developing materials needed for outreach and recruitment drives. A3M also works closely with many patients who are searching for a marrow donor, and develops campaigns to tell their story and boost recruitment. Interns will be involved in engaging and supporting patients and their families.

Social Media Internship

Social Media Interns will assist with managing A3M's social media outlets. A3M is looking for social media interns who have good writing skills, is social media savy, and understand marketing strategies. 

Donor Recruitment Internship 

The Donor Recruitment Interns should have good oral skills, friendly and professional demeanor and comfortable speaking in public. 

Compensation: Unpaid 
Period: Contact for more information 
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
244 S. San Pedro St. #503
Los Angeles, CA 90012 
Tel: (213) 625-2802 x 111
Email: susan.choi@a3mhope.org

Apply to A3M here

Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC)

The Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides mediation and conflict resolution services to the diverse communities in the Los Angeles area, with a focus on the Asian Pacific Islander Population. We strive to improve human relations and race relations by addressing complex, cross cultural community conflicts and their root causes with community partners through education, training, and development of new models and techniques. APADRC looks toward the future by training youth in the techniques of mediation and conflict resolution. There are three internship opportunities which are as follows: Conflict Resolution Specialists, Volunteer and Intern Coordinator, and Outreach and Marketing Assistant.

The Center is looking for people who have an interest in community and grassroots work.  All interns and volunteers should be organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented and willing to learn.  Strong writing and speaking skills are preferred.  Bilingual students (Asian languages & Spanish) are especially encouraged to apply. Conflict Resolution Specialists (CRS) Interns and Volunteers will be responsible for conducting intake interviews, interacting with clients, performing casework; possibly observing and participating in mediation (with completed training); assisting with community education, public presentations and outreach programs; and assisting in the day-to-day activities and special projects of the Center. Conflict Resolution Specialists must attend the Center's 30-hour mediation and conflict resolution training.  

Compensation: Unpaid
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled 
Period: Varies based on internship (refer to website) 
Contact:
Darlene Mortel, Program Director
Email: jobs@apadrc.org
Tel: (213)-250-8190
Fax: (213)-250-8195
Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center
1145 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Apply to the APADRC here

Asian Pacific Community Fund 

Incorporated in 1990, the Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) is the only community-based fund of its kind, generating vital resources and funding through Workplace Giving Programs as well as other channels to support the rapidly growing Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. APCF and its network of non-profit organizations provide linguistically and culturally appropriate health and human services to 250,000 residents throughout Los Angeles County and beyond. Programs and services are provided in 27 Asian and Pacific Islander languages, in addition to English and Spanish.

Compensation: $1,000
Period: 8 months 
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
1145 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 105 
Los Angeles, CA 90017 
Tel: (213) 624-6400
Fax: (213) 624-6406
Email: HR@apcf.org 
 

Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE)

Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with a mission to advance the political empowerment of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community through nonpartisan voter registration and education, community outreach, and leadership development. Founded in 1993, CAUSE is comprised of committed professional, business, community and political leaders, and has established itself as a unique nonpartisan APA organization dedicated solely to APA civic and political participation. Based in the Greater Los Angeles area, CAUSE’s influence reaches throughout California.

Since its inception in 1991, the California Asian American Student Internship Coalition (CASIC) has prepared elite student leaders to be in the forefront of California’s legislative arena. This program is especially dedicated to developing leadership skills for college students who are interested in exploring a career in public office, public service or community advocacy, which includes becoming an elected or appointed official. All college students with an interest in Asian Pacific American (APA) affairs may also apply. CASIC interns will receive internship placement in the offices of elected officials, gain access to and insight from civic leaders through leadership workshops and seminars and participate in local APA community events.

Compensation: $2,000 stipend
Deadline: January 31, 2019 at 11:59PM PST
Period: June 17, 2019-August 16, 2019
Contact:
1605 W. Olympic Boulevard, Suite 1027
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Tel: (213)-269-4639
Email: info@causeusa.org

Apply to CAUSE here

Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST)

The Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST), established in 1998, has been a pioneer in the anti-trafficking movement in the United States and works exclusively with trafficked persons. CAST is a multi-ethnic human rights organization whose mission is to assist persons trafficked for the purpose of forced labor and slavery-like practices and to work toward ending all instances of such human rights violations. CAST has provided training and technical assistance to thousands of NGO and government personnel and represented the United States at international events on human trafficking. CAST is a grantee of the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services and, as one of the leading anti-trafficking organizations in the U.S., has extensive expertise to deliver quality training to participants.

Compensation: None
Deadline: Rolling
Period: September-May (20 hrs a week) 
Contact:
Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking
5042 Wilshire Blvd., #586
Los Angeles CA 90036
Tel: (213) 365-1906
Fax: (213) 365-5257
Email: info@castla.org

Apply to CAST here

Garment Worker Center

The Center is a place for garment workers to organize. There are monthly educational workshops that explain issues such as wage and hour laws, health and safety regulations and discrimination. Garment workers also come to find help with their work problems - if they have not gotten paid, if they were fired unfairly or if the factory is engaging in unfair and unsafe practices. The center also provides a space to centralize all the efforts happening against sweatshops and to help garment workers.

The Garment Worker Center welcomes interns and volunteers who are committed to the struggle for worker justice, and willing to contribute quality time to the Center’s efforts.  Internship and volunteer opportunities include industry research, assistance with calculations for wage claims, food preparation for membership meetings, child care, graphic design, and database entry, among other possibilities.

Compensation: None
Deadline: Year-round
Period: Year-round
Contact:
Garment Worker Center
1250 S. Los Angeles Street, Suite 213
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Tel: (213) 748-5866
Email: gwc@garmentworkercenter.org

Apply to the Garment Worker Center here

Korean American Coalition (KACLA)

The Korean American Coalition's (KAC) Summer College Internship Program (SCIP) is designed to provide personal and professional development opportunities to highly qualified Korean American college students, and to encourage them to take on future leadership roles in the Korean American community.  

Compensation: Unpaid 
Deadline: 2019 TBA
Period: TBA
Contact:
3727 W. 6th Street, Suite 305
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 365-5999
info@kacla.org 

Apply to the KACDC here 

Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance (KIWA)

KIWA is one of the nation’s most established workers centers and one of the few community groups organizing both Korean and Latino workers in the country. Created in 1992, KIWA’s mission is to empower low-wage immigrant workers and to develop a progressive constituency and promote leadership in solidarity with other underrepresented communities. KIWA organizes Koreatown’s low-wage immigrant workers for dignity and respect in the workplace and community and works together with other communities to realize a vision of a just Los Angeles that works for everyone. KIWA’s model brings together workers from targeted local low-wage industries with community members and students in a broad, multi-ethnic vision for social justice. Our strategies include grassroots organizing and leadership development, strategic industry-based campaigns that target employers directly, advocacy, and multi-ethnic coalition building.

There are four, 3-month internship periods for which one can apply:

  • Fall: October – December
  • Winter: January – March
  • Spring: April – June
  • Summer: July – September

Compensation: Inquire at info@kiwa.org
Period: Year-round
Deadline: Year-round
Contact: 
Korea Immigrant Workers’ Alliance
1053 S. New Hampshire Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Tel: (213) 738-9050
Fax: (213) 738-1833
Email: kiwa@kiwa.org

Apply to KIWA here

LEAP Emerge

Formerly known as Leadership In Action, Leap Emerge is an eight-weak paid summer internship designed to develop emerging young leaders by providing college students with practical leadership skills and the opportunity to work hands-on in the Asian and Pacific Islander community in Southern California. Ideal participants should have a passion for learning and growing their leadership skills, an interest in gaining work experience in an API-serving community-based nonprofit organization, and experience working and collaborating with the Asian and Pacific Islander community (preferred but not necessary). 

Compensation: $4,480 stipend 
Deadline: March 4, 2020
Period: June 17- August 9 2019
Contact:
Connie Oh
Tel: (213) 485-1422 
Email: coh@leap.org
327 E. 2nd Street, Suite 226
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Apply to LEAP Emerge here

Nikkei Youth

Occurring during the summer, our intership is a paid, 8-week, full-time internship experience designed to help you make your mark in the community. Participants have the opportunity to intern in Southern California through Kizuna, or Northern California through the Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC). 

Design and implement impactful projects, meet community leaders and build your legacy by helping to shape our community's future in Kizuna's internship program. 

Compensation: $2,000 stipend 
Deadline: March 29, 2020
Period: June 19- August 6, 2019
Contact:
244 S. San Pedro Street, Suite 504
Los Angeles, CA 90012 
Phone: (213)-973-4465
Email: support@gokizuna.org

Apply to the Nikkei Youth program here

Pacific Asian Counseling Services (PACS)

Pacific Asian Counseling Services is a 501(c)3 non-profit community organization. Its mission is to enrich the lives of children and families through counseling and caring. We provide culturally sensitive and language specific services with expertise in the immigrant Asian Pacific Islander populations. PACS seeks those who have true compassion to help the underserved, a willingness to work with ethnically diverse clients in a structured treatment plan modality and a commitment to move clients toward recovery. 

Compensation: Possible, contact PACS 
Deadline: Year-round
Period: Contact PACS
Contact:
PACS
8616 La Tijera Blvd., Ste. 200
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Tel: (310) 337-1550
Fax: (310) 337-2805
Email: jmanzano@pacsla.org

Apply to PACS here

Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA)

For over 36 years, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), headquartered in multi-ethnic Historic Filipinotown, has served this impoverished neighborhood as well as the greater Los Angeles Filipino American community with mission-fueled passion and relatively little fanfare. SIPA continues to provide health and human services as well as community economic development and arts/cultural programs to the now diverse, multi-ethnic youth and families residing in the area as well as Filipino Americans all over Los Angeles County.

Compensation: None
Period: Year-round
Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
SIPA
3200A W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Tel: (213) 382-1819
Fax: (213) 382-7445
Email: info@esipa.org

Apply to SIPA here

The Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP)

AADAP, Inc. (Asian American Drug Abuse Program) serves people throughout Los Angeles County. Programs have expanded to include water conservation, HIV/AIDS outreach and cross training, Drug Court Services for the Inglewood Municipal Courts, tobacco education, and a for profit business venture, MTC Construction. Much has changed in the last fifty years, but one thing that remains is AADAP’s motto and philosophy: “People Need People.” It was true then. It’s true now.

Internship Details:  AADAP has found internships as a critical partnership with educators to train staff in direct services for substance abuse counseling, case management, community organizing, services, non-profit administration, employment services, and outreach services.

Compensation: Contact AADAP
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Varies 
Contact:

Jon Fukuda
2900 South Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Tel: (323)-293-6284
Fax: (323)-295-4075
Email: jfukuda@aadapinc.org

Apply to the AADP here

New York City Internships

Asian American Arts Alliance

The Asian American Arts Alliance (a4) is dedicated to strengthening Asian American artists and arts/cultural groups in New York City through funding, promotion and community building.

The Asian American Arts Alliance is seeking a Mark Morris Dance Group intern who is interested in gaining valuable experience in arts administration at a cultural nonprofit organization. 

Compensation: Stipends are available when schools do not provide them 
Deadline: November 18, 2018
Period: January 15-early June 2019
Contact: Email internship@mmdg.org 

Apply to a4 here

 

Asian American Arts Centre (AAAC)

Asian American Arts Centre was founded in 1974 in New York City to address the distinctive concerns of Asian Americans in the United States. Its mission is to promote the preservation and creative vitality of Asian American cultural growth through the arts, and its historical and aesthetic linkage to other communities. The Arts Centre accomplishes this by presenting and interpreting the ongoing synthesis of contemporary American and Asian art forms, utilizing performance, exhibition, and public education.

Available Positions:

  • Permanent Collection internship (focus on contemporary art)
  • Folk Art internship (work with local community and Asian traditions)
  • Archival internship (preservation work)
  • Marketing internship

Compensation: Unpaid (possible college credit) 
Deadline:
Applications are considered year-round
Period: Year-round
Contact: 
Asian American Arts Centre
111 Norfolk Street
New York, NY 10002
Tel: 212.233.2154 

Apply to AAAC here
 

Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE)

AAFE is committed to preserving affordable housing throughout New York and to providing new opportunities for the city's diverse immigrant communities.  Employing innovative approaches, the organization has preserved and developed 86 buildings, creating more than 700 units of housing. It has secured almost $250 million in mortgage financing for home buyers and disbursed $13 million in loans to hundreds of small businesses. Through a wide range of multilingual counseling services, AAFE provides education, financial assistance and training to empower people, small businesses and neighborhoods. Its research, advocacy and grassroots organizing initiatives help to shape government policy and to effect positive change.

Compensation: Unpaid
Deadline: Year-round
Period: Year-round
Contact: 
2 Allen St., Suite 7A
Tel: 212-979-8381 Fax: 212-979-8386
Email: askaafe@aafe.org

Apply to AAFE here
 

Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)

AALDEF does precedent-setting litigation, advocacy, and policy work in the areas of economic justice for workers, immigrant rights, anti-trafficking, educational equity and youth rights, voting rights and redistricting, post-9/11 civil liberties issues, housing and environmental justice, and other major civil rights issues affecting Asian American communities.

The summer program runs from June 5 through August 11. Interns work full-time and are supervised by attorneys in specific program areas.  Depending on what work needs to be done in each of the program areas, interns will work on litigation, legal and policy advocacy, community outreach and education, or client intakes; each program area differs in emphasis.  Summer interns attend weekly brown bag lectures on a range of public interest legal topics along with interns from other legal defense funds and civil rights groups.  The position is unpaid.  However, in previous years many AALDEF interns have been successful at securing independent funding.  Academic credit can be arranged.

Compensation: Contact employer for details 
Deadline: The internship application is currently closed, but information will be added as soon as the next internship cycle begins. 
Period: Contact employer for details 
Contact: 
99 Hudson Street, 12th floor
New York, New York 10013-2815
Fax: 212-966-4303  
Email: info@aaldef.org

Apply to the AALDEF here
 

Asian American Writer's Workshop (AAWW) 

Established in 1991, AAWW is a national not-for-profit arts organization devoted to the creating, publishing, developing and disseminating of creative writing by Asian Americans–in other words, we're the preeminent organization dedicated to the belief that Asian American stories deserve to be told.

The Open City Fellowship

Open city documents the pulse of metropolitan Asian America as it's being lived on the streets of New York right now.We're looking for writers to create deft, engaging narratives that bring the face, name, place, and heart of the community to issues like gentrification, labor, and community policing. Open City in Fall 2016 will offer a $2,500 grant, skill-building workshops, and publishing opportunities to three writers to write on the vibrant Asian immigrant communities of New York City. These three grantees will be selected for a six-month period, from August to January 2016. We are especially looking for neighborhood-based projects in spaces such as Sunset Park in Brooklyn, Manhattan's Chinatown, Flushing, Jackson Heights, and Richmond Hill.

The Margin Fellowship

The Margins is our online magazine of arts and ideas. We seek to bridge the allegedly contradictory worlds of literary thought and social justice, pop culture, and critical theory while engaging with immigration, race, and transnationalism. Now going into its third year, The Margins Fellowship will grant a $5,000 fellowship, mentorship, work space, career guidance, and publishing opportunities to three Asian American creative writers for a full year. Fellows will also receive special residency space at The Millay Colony for the Arts, a seven-acre artists retreat space at the former house and gardens of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay.

Compensation: Varies by program
Deadline: September 19, 2018
Period: Varies by program 
Contact:
110-112 West 27 Street, Ste. 600,
New York, NY 10001
Tel: 212-494-0061
Email: desk@aaww.org 

Apply here (fellowship)

 

Barclays Diversity and Internship Programs 

Summer Analyst
Barclays presents an opportunity for undergraduate students to intern in different sectors doing summer analyst work. 

Compensation: Varies by program 
Deadline: Varies by program 
Period: Varies by program  
Contact: 
N/A
Apply to the Barclays program here

Sophomore Springboard
We offer talented sophomores internship opportunities in the business areas above. You will gain invaluable experience, be supported by a mentor and will benefit from individual coaching and training focused on soft skill development. At the end of the program, you will also be interviewed for our summer internship program.

Compensation: Contact employer
Deadline: February 2, 2020 
Period: 2 days in April or May.
Contact: 
N/A
Apply for the sophomore scholarship here

 

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center

Project Asian Health Education And Development (AHEAD) is a 9-week long summer program designed to provide training and experience for college students who are interested in pursuing a career in the health care field.  The program consists of a practical field placement, seminars and workshops, and participation in the development and completion of a community health project.  Students explore various health careers, and gain an understanding of the dynamics of the New York Asian American community and of current health issues impacting the health status of Asian Americans in the United States.

Compensation: $1,000 stipend
Deadline: February 14, 2020
Period: June 15-August 14, 2020
Contact: Email: mbai@cbwchc.org

Apply to AHEAD here
 

Chinese American Medical Society (CAMS)

The Chinese American Medical Society (CAMS) offers scholarships for medical students working on summer research projects.  The research can be basic science or clinical in nature but must be completed in a ten week time frame.  Preferences will be given to proposals studying problems related to health problems of the Chinese.  At the conclusion of the project, a written report is expected.

Compensation: $5,000 stipend
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Period: Summer
Contact:  
11 East Broadway, Suite 4C, New York, NY 10038
Email: jlove@camsociety.org 
(212) 334-4760

Apply to CAMS here
 

Chinese American Planning Council (CAPC)

The mission of the CPC Volunteer & Internship Program (VIP) is to address and promote volunteerism and community service among young and old, professionals, students and other interested individuals from within and outside the Chinese community.

Compensation: Varies (reference website) 
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Varies (reference website)
Contact: 
150 Elizabeth St.
New York, NY 10012 
info@cpc-nyc.org
T: 212-941-0920 ext. 155

Apply to CAPC here
 

Credit Suisse BA Explorer Program for Undergraduates

The Credit Suisse BA Explorer Program was created to bring together students of diverse backgrounds to explore the world of business. Throughout the 2-day program, you will be provided with an inside view of the financial services industry, including Investment Banking, Sales and Trading, Research and Asset Management. The program is open to first- and second-year students of African-American, Hispanic/Latino or Native American descent.

Compensation: Varies depending on position and location, reference website for more details
Deadline: Varies depending on position and location, reference website 
Period: Summer 
Contact: 
N/A

Apply to the Explorer Program Here 

 

Deutsche Bank - DB Achieve Program

All those committed to diversity and working in an inclusive and global environment are welcome to apply to our highly selective and competitive program. This eight week program includes training, networking sessions, and intensive on the job experience.

Compensation: Contact employer
Deadline: Applications are closed for summer 2020
Period: Summer
Contact:
N/A

Apply to the DB Acheive Program here

 

Goldman Sachs Diversity Initiatives

Goldman Sachs Undergraduate Camp

Goldman Sachs Undergraduate Camp is an interactive multi-day program for Black, Latino/Hispanic, Native American and/or first generation college freshmen and sophomores of all majors. This program is designed to expose selected participants to the financial services industry and allow them to explore its numerous career paths. The program features challenging and interactive case studies, group projects, technical and soft skills training, and networking with Goldman Sachs professionals.

Compensation: TBA
Deadline: December 1, 2019
Period: March 25-27, 2020
Contact: N/A

Apply to the Goldman Sachs Undergraduate Camp here

Goldman Sachs Pride Summit

A multi-day introduction for undergraduate freshman and sophomores. Participants learn how to navigate the summer intern recruiting process, participate in career workshops and meet with members of the firm’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Network.

Compensation: TBA
Deadline: December 1, 2019
Period: February 12-14, 2020
Contact: N/A

Apply to the Pride Summit here

Women’s Leadership Camp

A multi-day camp introducing women interested in financial services to the vast opportunities at the firm. Participants learn how to navigate the summer intern recruiting process, participate in career workshops and meet with members of the firm’s Women’s Network.

Compensation: TBA
Deadline: December 1, 2019
Period: March 11-13, 2020
Contact: N/A

Apply to the Women's Leadership Camp here

Insight Series

Experience the learning and networking opportunities of our in-person camps from your own mobile device through this multi-day, flexible hour live learning series.

Compensation: TBA
Deadline: March 15, 2020
Period: Summer 2020
Contact: N/A

Apply to the Inisght Series here

Diverse Abilities Career Event

Launched in 2008, this one-day career event targets college sophomores and juniors with disabilities who are seeking summer internships in the financial services industry. Students pair up with a Goldman Sachs professional and participate in firm overviews, trading floor tours, skill-building workshops and lunch with Disability Champions.

Compensation: Contact employer 
Deadline: December 1, 2019
Period: January 29-31, 2020
Contact: N/A

Apply to the Diverse Abilities Career Event here

MBA Fellowship

Goldman Sachs MBA Camp is a half-day program for prospective first year MBA students from all business schools, who are interested in learning more about the financial services industry and summer internship opportunities at the firm. It features overviews of our business lines, case studies, career workshops and networking opportunities with Goldman Sachs professionals.

Compensation: TBA
Deadline: Apply by your school's internship application deadline
Period: TBA
Contact: N/A

Apply for the fellowship here

Goldman Sachs MBA Women’s Symposium

Goldman Sachs MBA Women’s Summit is a half-day event for first-year female MBA students interested in learning more about the financial services industry and summer internship opportunities at the firm. Attendees learn about career opportunities globally and have the opportunity to network with Goldman Sachs women to prepare for the Summer Associate recruiting process.

Compensation: TBA
Deadline: March 29, 2020
Period: Summer 2020
Contact: N/A

Apply for the Symposium here

Veterans Summit

Launched in 2011, this one-day career event targets first year MBA veterans and transitioning military members who are seeking summer internships in the financial services industry. Attendees will learn more about the firm, our internship opportunities, and how to navigate the recruiting process. They will also meet professionals from a range of divisions and network with members of the Firmwide Veterans Network.

Compensation: None
Deadline: March 15, 2020
Period: May 7-8, 2020
Contact: 
N/A

Apply for the Summit here
 

Jopwell Diversity Pre-MBA Fellowship

Jopwell connects the best and brightest minority candidates with the top employment opportunities at the most desirable places to work across different industries nationwide. 

Compensation: $30,000 scholarship
Deadline: July 15, 2017
Period: Summer
Contact: 
N/A

Apply for the Jopwell Diversity Pre-MBA Fellowship here

 

JPMorgan Internship Programs 

JPMorgan Winning Women 
Whether you're a sophomore or junior female undergraduate, or a first-year female MBA student, we have opportunities that can help launch your career in global finance. At these events, you'll attend interactive presentations, learn about our top-ranked internship programs and network with our senior women executives as well as our Analysts and Associates. You'll participate in various sessions to gain a realistic impression of the work we do and the women who inspire us.

Compensation: Contact employer 
Deadline:
Early Fall Semester (Applications currently closed)
Period: Fall-Winter
Contact
N/A
Apply to JP Morgan Winning Women here 

JPMorgan Proud to Be Undergraduate Experience 
At this one-day event, you'll participate in job shadows, skill-building sessions and networking opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to meet our senior leaders and hear from members of our LGBT community about their experiences in the industry. Throughout the day, you will gain insights about our firm, our business and our top-ranked summer internship programs.

The Undergraduate Experience is open to top LGBT sophomore and junior undergraduate students who are interested in learning more about our Corporate & Investment Bank. We look for candidates interested in an internship position in Investment Banking, Investor Services, Sales & Trading, Research, CIB Risk, Treasury Services or Public Finance.

Compensation: Contact employer
Deadline: Fall-Winter (Applications currently closed) 
Period: Early Fall Semester 
Contact: 
N/A
Apply to JP Morgan Proud to be Undergraduate Experience here

JPMorgan Launching Leaders Undergradute Scholarship
The Launching Leaders Undergraduate Scholarship includes internship opportunities, as well as scholarships of up to $15,000. It gives talented Black, Hispanic and Native American students the chance to fulfill their career ambitions and carve out an outstanding reputation at one of the world's leading financial services firms. Scholarship recipients will receive a spot in our Summer Analyst internship program and monetary awards that will be paid directly to you. Within the internship program, you will be placed in a role in CIB Risk, Investment Banking, Investor Services, Public Finance, Research, Sales & Trading, or Treasury Services. For sophomores, if you perform well over the course of the summer and maintain a 3.5 GPA average in school, you could join us for another summer and receive the scholarship again. For juniors, if you perform well over the course of the summer and maintain a 3.5 GPA average in school, you could receive a spot in the 2016 Full-time Analyst program.

Compensation: Up to $15,000
Deadline: Fall-Winter (Applications currently closed) 
Period: Early Fall Semester 
Contact: 
N/A

Apply to JP Morgan Launching Leaders Undergraduate Scholarship here
 

Management Leadership for Tomorrow

Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is the premier career development institution that equips high potential African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans with the key ingredients—skills, coaching and door-opening relationships—that unlock their potential. By cracking the code on career potential, MLT is developing the next generation of minority leaders, for the corporate, non-profit and entrepreneurial sectors, who will in turn have transformational impact on our communities. 

Compensation: None
Deadline: January 30, 2018 (Round One Deadline) and March 1, 2018 (Round Two Deadline)
Period: Online mentorship program (18 months)
Contact: 
CP-Recruiting@ml4t.org

Apply to MLT here

Morgan Stanley Diversity Programs

Morgan Stanley offers an array of diversity programs and inititives. They vary from year to year, so reference the website for details on specific opportunities. Student and graduate programs are available.  

Morgan Stanley Richard B. Fisher Scholarship Program

The Richard B. Fisher Scholarship program is a competitive undergraduate scholarship program established to provide outstanding Black, Hispanic, Native American and LGBT students with a financial award for exceptional academic achievement and a summer internship. Eligible candidates must be currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior at an accredited four-year institution at the time of their application with a competitive grade point average. 

Compensation: $15,000
Deadline: February 14, 2018
Period: Summer
Contact:
N/A

Apply to the Richard B. Fisher Scholarship here

Morgan Stanley – LGBT Early Insights Program 

We strive to build an organization that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. One way we demonstrate this commitment is through our LGBT Early Insights Program which is an integral part of our diversity recruiting efforts helping to attract LGBT students.Our full-day program provides an opportunity to explore the financial services industry, the firm's businesses and culture. Participants are invited to Morgan Stanley offices to network with employees from our Pride and Ally Network and business unit representatives from various divisions. Through a variety of workshops you will gain insight into our businesses and learn what it takes to be successful throughout the recruiting season. 

Compensation: none
Deadline: February 2, 2018
Period: February 16, 2018
Contact:
N/A

Apply to the LGBT Early Insights program here

 

National Business and Disabilities Council at the Viscardi Center

Emerging Leaders Summer Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities, funded by The UPS Foundation and coordinated by the National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) at The Viscardi Center, is a highly competitive program that places top undergraduate and graduate college students with disabilities in fulfilling summer internships nationwide that also provide them with meaningful leadership development and networking opportunities.

Compensation: Contact employer 
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Varies (check website)
Contact: 
Scott Wright
T: 515-465-3747
Email: mmcgowan@viscardicenter.org

Apply to the Council here

Public Service Internship Program (CKA-KALCA)

The College Internship Program is a nine-week program that places interns in leading government offices, non-profit organizations, and political campaigns in New York and Washington, D.C. In addition to full-time assignments, interns participate in individualized leadership development courses, meet government and civic leaders, explore community and cultural issues, and seek career advice from professionals in a wide range of public service vocations.

Compensation: $3,000 - $5,000 stipend (based on need) 
Deadline: TBA (January)
Period: Summer 201
Contact:
1875 K Street NW, Suite 400
Washington DC, 20006
Email: info@kalca.org

Apply to the CKA-KALC here

PwC START Program

Start is a unique program designed to expose high-performing diverse college students to our firm. As a Start intern, you will have the opportunity to further your professional and technical skills in the appropriate business related areas while working with teams in different functional areas across PwC.

To be eligible to apply, you must be a college freshman, sophomore or junior from a traditionally under-represented racial and ethnic minority group within the accounting, auditing, or professional consulting services industries. You must also have a strong academic standing (3.3 GPA or higher is preferred) and currently be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Finance, Economics, or Actuarial Science.

Compensation: Contact employer 
Deadline: Varies, reference website 
Period: Spring – Summer
Contact:
N/A

Apply to START here

 

The Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program 

The Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program seeks to increase diversity in the legal profession by educating and empowering students from underserved communities and diverse backgrounds. The Program exposes New York City high school students to legal careers through judicial internships in state and federal courts, educational workshops, and mentorship opportunities. The Program also places law school students in judicial internships to introduce them to the state and federal judicial systems and sharpen their legal research and writing skills.

Compensation: Contact employer for details
Deadline: February 2, 2018
Period: 8-10 weeks during the Summer
Contact: Email: LSApplications@scsjip.org

Apply to the Celia & Sonia Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program here

 

UBS Internship Programs

Sophomore Women's Program 
Our ten-week Corporate Client Solutions (CCS) Sophomore Women's Program is designed to provide candidates that have completed their sophomore year [of college] with exposure to UBS and the financial services industry through a unique summer internship experience.

Our Investment Bank's Corporate Client Solutions (CCS) business  is made up of two key areas. Our Coverage and Advisory team (formerly the Investment Banking Department) provides merger and acquisition advice and execution for our clients, refinancing, spin-offs and other advisory services. Our Capital Markets Solutions team handles equity-capital raising, derivative products, risk management solutions, IPOs and debt-capital raising, including investment grade and emerging market and high-yield bonds.

As a participant, you'll be part of a business that provides integrated solutions in advisory, equity, debt and leveraged capital markets and financing. You'll also have direct exposure to management and 1-on-1 mentorship. You will collaborate with deal teams on live projects, and the summer will culminate with a final project presented to a team of senior bankers.

Compensation: Contact employer
Deadline: TBA
Period: Summer 2017
Contact:
1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019
Tel +1-212-882 5857
Fax +1-212-882 5728 
Apply to the Sophmore Women's Program here
 

UBS Unlock Your Potential 
Through carefully planned and engaging workshops, Unlock Your Potential is a rare opportunity to learn from experts in the art of building confidence, personal branding and self awareness to help drive your career forward. Unlock Your Potential is best suited to women who are considering a career in banking and financial services but would also be invaluable to women who are serious about enhancing their personal and professional skills.

There are four possible locations: 

Compensation: None
Deadline: Varies by location 
Period: 10-week Summer program
Contact: 
N/A
Apply to the Unlock Your Potential Program here

 

Washington, D.C. Internships

Asian American Justice Center (AAJC)

ASPIRE, the first Asian Pacific Islander undocumented youth-led organization in the nation, and Advancing Justice - ALC are seeking a part-time organizer, committed to building the power of undocumented Asian Pacific Islanders.

The organizer will work with ASPIRE’s members to achieve its mission of empowering undocumented Asian Pacific Islander youth and young adults to educate, advocate, organize, and mobilize for the rights of immigrants and their families. The organizer will have an important role working with ASPIRE staff and a core group of leaders to build the group’s base and leadership capacity to engage in advocacy, campaigns, and community building.  The part-time commitment is expected to be 20-25 hours weekly with a possibility of going full-time. 
 
Communications Intern
The communications department seeks an intern to work on communications and media relations activities and social media tasks. The communications department is responsible for activities that seek to promote and brand Advancing Justice | AAJC. The department conducts public relations outreach, seeks to promote agency programs and material, and national campaigns.
 
Compensation: Contact employer
Deadline: Rolling
Period: 20 hrs a week 
Contact:
Email: lthronton@advancingjustice-aajc.org
 
Civil Rights Litigation/Policy Intern

We're seeking student interns interested in gaining firsthand experience in civil rights advocacy. Interns will work closely with program and litigation staff. Interns are expected to commit to 16-20 hours per week during the fall and/or winter semester, though specific start and end dates are flexible and weekly hours will be set upon hire. We will work with interns to ensure the position satisfies any course credit or curriculum requirements.

Compensation: Contact employer
Deadline: Rolling
Period: 16-20 hrs per week 
Contact: 
Email: hiring@advancingjustice-aajc.org
Apply for the intern ship here
 

Asian American LEAD: Youth Leadership, Empowerment, and Development 

AALEAD’s mission is to support low-income and underserved Asian Pacific American youth with educational empowerment, identity development, and leadership opportunities through after school, summer, and mentoring programs. The AALEAD DC ES Program Intern will assist in the implementation of AALEAD’s DC Elementary School Program and operations, which provide educational empowerment and enrichment activities for low-income and underserved Asian Pacific American youth. The AALEAD DC ES Program Intern will be assigned projects and tasks that serve our AALEAD youth. He or she will report to Charles Kuo, AALEAD DC Programs Manager.

Compensation: Unpaid, weekly travel stipend offered 
Deadline: Rolling
Period: 8 weeks; start and end dates are flexible pending mutual availability. 
Contact:
1029 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 810
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 884-0322

Apply to LEAD here

 

Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote)

Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that encourages and promotes civic participation of Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in the electoral and public policy processes at the national, state and local levels. APIAVote envisions a society in which all AAPIs fully participate in and have access to the democratic process.
The APIAVote Internship Program strives to encourage and cultivate young AAPI student leaders to explore a career in the public sector or the political arena. This internship program will also provide hands on experience and training on how to organize and implement voter activities to increase the participation of AAPIs in the electoral process.
 
For the summer of 2019, we are offering both paid and unpaid internships based in Washington, D.C. If you are interested in remote, unpaid internships throughout the year, please apply as well. Our spring, fall, and winter internships are unpaid.  Applications are taken on a rolling basis.


Compensation: $2,500 stipend 
Deadline: March 8, 2019
Period: Summer
Contact:
1612 K St. NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 223-9170
info@apiavote.org

Apply to APIAVote here

 

Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APIACS)

APAICS is a non-partisan, non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) participation and representation at all levels of the political process, from community service to elected office.

The APAICS Summer Internship Program is an eight-week program that provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to work in Washington. D.C., and experience American politics and public policy. APAICS interns are placed in U.S. congressional offices and federal agencies. The program develops leadership and professional skills, encourages political and civic engagement, and fosters a strong interest in public service careers.

Compensation: $2,500 stipend
Period: TBA 
Deadline: TBA
Contact: 
internship@apaics.org
(202) 296-9200

Apply to APICS here

 

Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA)

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. 

Compensation: Academic Credit
Deadline: TBD
Period: TBD
Contact:
815 16th St. NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20006
202-508-3733
apala@apalanet.org

Apply to APALA here

Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC)

The Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) located in Washington, D.C. is a non-profit legal services organization dedicated to providing linguistically accessible and culturally appropriate legal services to the low-income Asian Pacific Islander community residing in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia. The APALRC provides legal services on a wide range of legal issues including immigration, family law, housing, consumer, public benefits, employment and community development. The APALRC is looking for energetic and highly motivated legal interns for the Fall and Spring semesters who are committed to advancing social justice through direct legal assistance, legal education and systemic advocacy.

Compensation: Contact Employer 
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Fall through Spring semesters 
Contact:
1627 K Street. N.W., Suite 610
Washington, D.C. 20006
Main: (202) 706-7150
Fax: (202) 315-0375

Apply to APALRC here
 

Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL)

DC Public Service Internship
CAPAL’s Public Service Internship Program places undergraduate and graduate students within the public sector in the Washington, DC area. Intern duties may include policy or scientific research, project coordination and management, business, law, communications, and more. Applicants are asked to specify their preferences on the application, and those selected will be placed based on their interests and skills. These internships are open to ALL MAJORS.

Public Service Scholarships
CAPAL’s Public Service Scholarship Program awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who will be serving in unpaid public service internships in the Washington, DC area. These scholarships are intended to enable outstanding students with leadership potential to work full-time and learn ways to influence their local communities and the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. Recipients of the scholarships are responsible for securing their own internship opportunity.

The CAPAL-MAASU Public Service Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student enrolled at a school that is a member of the Midwest Asian American Students Union (MAASU) or a school located in the following Midwestern states: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. All eligible scholarship applicants will be considered for the CAPAL-MAASU scholarship.

Remote Public Service Internship 
CAPAL’s Remote Public Service Internship Program places undergraduate and graduate students within public sector positions throughout the United States. Placements may be in rural or urban areas, such as Alaska, Delaware and California. Interns will be exposed to various duties and will see their work benefit the communities around them. At the end of the program, Remote Public Service interns are flown to Washington, DC for CAPAL’s Closing Ceremony on August 2, 2017.
 

Compensation: None
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Fall & Spring Semester
Contact:
P.O. Box 65073
Washington, DC 20035
Phone: 877-892-5427
Fax: 877-892-5427
Email: info@capal.org

Apply to CAPAL here
 

International Leadership Foundation (ILF)

Civic Fellowship Program

The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) Civic Fellowship Program is the nation's top Asian Pacific American leadership development program in Washington D.C. Since its inception in 2000, ILF has provided scholarships and leadership training opportunities for over a thousand remarkable Asian Pacific American (APA) college students. Each year, approximately 30 outstanding college students are inducted into the summer-long Fellowship Program and participate in a supervised training curriculum. These students are subsequently placed in an 8-week public service internship (in a federal agency, non-profit or non-governmental organization or a congressional office) and are enrolled in educational seminars. Students undergo this rigorous program to learn more about the American and international political process and what it takes to become a leader in theacademic, entrepreneurial, cultural, professional, and private and public sectors.

Student must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

Compensation: $2,000 stipend 
Deadline: December 31, 2018
Period: 8-10 weeks; Summer
Contact: 
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
#700 Washington DC 20004
Phone: 202-204-3019
Email: fellow@ileader.org 

Apply to ILF here
 

Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)

Mike M. Masaoka Congressional Fellowship
The Mike M. Masaoka Fellowship Fund was established in 1988 to honor Mike M. Masaoka (1915-1991) for a lifetime of outstanding public service in promoting justice, civil rights and human dignity. The purpose of the Fund is to develop leaders for public service by providing opportunities for recently gradated students (of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs) and young professionals to work for a member of Congress. The Fellows’ assignments include a variety of tasks where they will be exposed to all facets of the work of the Representative or Senator and his/her staff.

Daniel K. Inouye Fellowship
The Daniel K. Inouye Fellowship is named for the late United States senator from Hawaii. The fellow will monitor key legislative initiatives of importance to the JACL mission, and design and implement JACL-sponsored programs among other tasks and duties. This paid Fellowship is awarded to a qualified student or young professional who has completed at least an undergraduate degree.

Compensation: Contact employer 
Deadline: TBA
Period: Contact employer 
Contact: 
1629 K Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20006
Tel: (202) 223-1240
policy@jacl.org

Apply to JACL here

 

Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA)

The OCA Internship Program is one of OCA's signature student leadership development programs. Celebrating its 26th year in 2015, the OCA Internship Program seeks to cultivate future leadership by providing students from all over the country with the opportunity to be involved in the political process through a national organization.

Compensation: $2,500 stipend 
Deadline: Varies depending on desired time period; check website for more details 
Period: Varies depending on desired time period; check website for more details 
Contact: 
1322 18th Street, NW
Washington DC 20036-1803
Telephone: 202-223-5500
Fax: 202-296-054
Email: oca@ocanational.org

Apply to OCA here
 

SikhLEAD Internship  

SikhLEAD is an initiative of the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF). Founded in 1996, SALDEF was the first Sikh American civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States. Our mission is to produce the civil rights of Sikh Americans and ensure a fostering environment in the United States for our future generations. We empower Sikh Americans through legal advocacy, education and media relations. The SikhLEAD Washington DC Internship Program partners with congressional offices, federal agencies, and Washington, DC-based organizations to provide Sikh American students (undergraduate, graduate, and law students) with enriching internship experiences. 

Compensation: $1,500 stipend 
Deadline: TBD
Period: 8-10 weeks
Contact:
1730 M Street NW, Suite 909
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 393-2700

Apply to SikhLEAD here

 

Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC)

SEARAC is a national organization that advances the interests of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans by empowering communities through advocacy, leadership development, and capacity building to create a socially just and equitable society.

Compensation: $1,000 stipend or course credit
Deadline: Summer (April 1), Fall (July 1), Spring (November 16) 
Period: Year-round 
Contact:
1628 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 601-2960
Fax: (202) 667-6449
E-mail: searac@searac.org

Apply to SERAC here
 

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Washington, D.C., offers full-time internships during the spring, summer, and fall. Part-time applicants who can commit to at least 20 hours a week will be considered, although the Initiative prioritizes full-time applicants (32-40 hours a week).

The Initiative is responsible for the implementation of the President's Executive Order 13515, dated October 14, 2009.  Its purpose is to develop, monitor, and coordinate executive branch efforts to improve the quality of life of AAPIs through increased participation in federal programs.  The Initiative is housed at the Department of Education but its scope is government-wide.

Interns at the Initiative are responsible for assisting the staff on a wide range of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) issues and priorities, including capacity-building, civil rights, data disaggregation, economic development, education, health, immigration, language access, and workforce diversity.  In addition, interns will help write policy memos and proposals, draft blogs, assist with communications and social media, coordinate and staff events, and conduct outreach to national and local AAPI organizations and leaders.

Compensation: Unpaid
Deadline: Varies depending on desired time period; check website for more details 
Period: Varies depending on desired time period; check website for more details 
Contact: 
Anthony Reyes 
internship@apaics.org
(202) 296-9200

Apply to the Initiative here

San Francisco Internships

Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach

Founded in 1975, Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach (formerly Nihonmachi Legal Outreach) is a community-based, social justice organization serving the Asian and Pacific Islander, and other communities of the Greater Bay Area. With offices in Oakland and San Francisco, our work is focused in the areas of violence against women/family law, immigration and immigrant rights, senior law and elder abuse prevention, the rights of those with disabilities, anti-human trafficking, youth violence prevention, affordable housing preservation and tenants’ rights, and other social justice issues.

Compensation: Unpaid
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Contact employer for details 
Contact:
1121 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 567-6255
Apply to Asian Pcific Islander Outreach here

Asian Women's Shelter 

We are committed to providing the support necessary to empower women, transgender, and children survivors of domestic violence to rebuild their lives. Volunteers and Multilingual Access Model (MLAM) Language Advocates are vital to maintaining supportive services at the shelter. If you are passionate about helping a diverse group of survivors as they heal, please consider volunteering-we can't do it without you!

Compensation: Unpaid
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Year-round 
Contact:
3543 18th Street #19
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 751-7110
info@sfaws.org

Apply to the Asian Women's Shelter here

Californians for Justice

Compensation: Unpaid
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Year-round
Contact:
geordeecorpuz@caljustice.org 
520 3rd Street #204
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2728
Apply to Californians for Justice here

Kearny Street Workshop 

Founded in 1972, during the height of the Asian American cultural movement, Kearny Street Workshop (KSW) is the oldest Asian Pacific American multidisciplinary arts organization in the country.

Offering classes and workshops, salons, and student presentations, as well as professionally curated and produced exhibitions, performances, readings, and screenings, KSW makes artists out of community members and community members out of artists. For the past 43 years, KSW has nurtured creative spirit, offered an important platform for new voices to be heard, and connected artists with community.

Compensation: Unpaid 
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Year-round
Contact:
P.O. Box 14545, San Francisco,
CA 94114-0545
415-503-0520
info@kearnystreet.org

Apply to the Workshop here 

National Fellowship Opportunity for Asian American Organizers & Activists

The National Fellowship Program for Asian American Organizing and Civic Engagement is an intensive summer volunteer program that develops the leadership of a new generation of activists and organizers who are deeply invested in building the power of and improving the lives of working-class Asian immigrant and refugee communities. Fellows are placed with grassroots organizations, building their skills and working to make change in immigrant and refugee communities. Since its launch in 2014, the national fellowship has graduated over 100 young people, many of whom have used this experience to pursue their passion for social justice.

Compensation: Unpaid 
Deadline: Monday, January 21, 2019 at 11:59 PM PST.
Period: June 3 to August 15, 2019
Contact:
Seeding Change
c/o Chinese Progressive Association
1042 Grant Ave, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94133
change@seeding-change.org

Apply to the National Fellowship Opportunity here

 

 

Boston Internships

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Internships

An internship is a powerful way to support ABCD’s mission to provide low income residents in the Boston and Mystic Valley areas with the tools, support, and resources they need to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success. Whether you’re looking to develop your skill set within a human services agency or to gain school credit, you can be sure that an internship at ABCD will help build pathways out of poverty while expanding your professional or educational experience. Internships at ABCD take place in many of our departments and programs and involve many different areas of expertise. 

Compensation: Unpaid, but course credit is available. 
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Year-round
Contact: 
Madeline Eleazar
Phone: (617) 348-6591
Email: madeline.eleazar@bostonabcd.org 
 
 
 

Museum of Fine Arts Internships 

Internship opportunities at the Museum are available seasonally in the fall, spring, and summer in a broad range of disciplines including (but not limited to): curatorial, development, public relations, publications, intellectual property, museum education, retail operations, information technology, and human resources. All internships are unpaid unless otherwise specified within the description.

Below are selected internships. Please use the link below to view more internships at the Museum of Fine Arts. 
 
Japanese Collection Projects Internship 
The Japanese section of the Art of Asia seeks a volunteer intern to join its team of five curatorial staff members and several volunteers. The intern’s primary responsibility will be to support curatorial staff in major projects centered on the decorative arts and paintings collections—for example, surveys of the MFA’s extensive holdings of ceramics and stencils. Proficiency with written Japanese is required. Applicants should preferably have completed an introductory course in Japanese art or have comparable experience, but this is not essential. 
 
Chinese Collection Research Internship 
The department of Art of Asia, Oceania and Africa seeks a volunteer intern to assist with researching, cataloguing and compiling object files for selected works in the Chinese collections. Working with the Curator of Chinese Art, the main task will be to create and add to object files with materials from art and archaeological journals and other publications as well as carry out work relating to a Chinese Highlights publication.
 
The intern will have the opportunity to learn about object-based research and other aspects of working in a museum. The successful candidate will be detail orientated, knowledgeable about Chinese art and have an interest in objects and museum work.
 
Compensation: Unpaid, unless otherwise specified. 
Deadline: Rolling 
Period: Spring and Summer 
Contact: 
Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntingto Avenue 
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 267-9300
Email: intern@mfa.org
 
 
 

The Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) Special Events Internship

Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) is a 30-year old nonprofit that builds affordable homes, empowers families and strengthens communities; serving communities with high concentrations of low-income, Asian immigrants, including Boston’s Chinatown, Quincy and Malden.

The Special Events Intern will gain valuable experience working with the Development and Communications Manager to organize exciting entertainment, sports and business events.

Compensation: Unpaid, but course credit is available  
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Year-round
Contact: 
38 Oak Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 482-2380

Apply to ACDC here

 

The Asian American Commission (AAC) Internship Program

The AAC’s internship program aims to provide Master’s and upper-level undergraduate students with meaningful professional experience to strengthen and enhance their academic experience; to provide the Commission with talented students able to carry out a vast array of projects and tasks; and to build stronger ties between and among the communities, the Commission, and the world of academia.

The Commission will support a student intern by providing an educationally rewarding internship where the student is doing work that is related to planning practice, research, development, communication, social services, in the environment of a small state agency working to advocate on behalf of all Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).

Compensation: Unpaid, but course credit is available  
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Year-round
Contact: 
One Ashburton Place, 12th floor
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 367-9333 

Apply to the AAC Program here

The Sapman Contributing Writer

As a contributing writer, you will work with the editors to discuss writing or reporting projects, which cover topics germane to the Asian American population of the greater Boston area. Examples of these topics are: immigration, employment, culture and education. The Sampan features two language sections: Chinese and English. To become a contributing writer for the Chinese section, you need to be fluent in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) and English, and have strong Chinese writing skills. You should be able to type Chinese characters. To become a contributing writer for the English section, you need to have strong writing skills.

Compensation: Unpaid, but course credit is available  
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Year-round
Contact: 
Phone: (617) 426-9492 ext 208
Email: Ling-Mei Wong at editor@sapman.org

Apply to the Sapman Contributing Writer here

Miscellaneous Locations

Google BOLD Internship Program

The Building Opportunities for Leadership and Development (BOLD) Internship Program is a paid summer internship for rising undergraduate seniors that are interested in working in technology and full-time opportunities at Google. We’ve designed our program to expose historically underrepresented students in this field to career opportunities in the industry. Students from all schools, and students who identify with a group that is historically underrepresented in the technology industry, including but not limited to Black, Hispanic, Native American, students with disabilities, and veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Outside of your work, you will engage in high-impact developmental programming while building meaningful relationships with other interns and Googlers through a variety of summer activities. This includes 1:1 mentorship, an exclusive speaker series with company leadership, custom learning and development programming, and opportunities to create community.

Compensation: Contact employer 
Deadline: November 12, 2018
Period: 11 weeks starting in late May/June
Contact: 
Internship is held in cities across the country. Select a city for contact information.

Apply to BOLD here

 

JumpStart Undergraduate Diversity Forum

As an undergraduate, your career search should begin well before your junior and senior years. The JumpStart Undergraduate Diversity Forum is the premier vehicle for connecting high performing students with best-in-class firms. Gain exposure to fields you might not have considered; come away with a greater understanding of the terminology, culture and expectations within those industries. Make connections that can lead to internships and post-grad positions.

Compensation: Unpaid 
Deadline: Rolling 
Period: TBA
Contact: 
PMB 147
4000 W. 106TH ST.
Suite 125
CARMEL, IN 46032

Apply to JumpStart here


PwC International Intern Experience 

The International Internship Experience is your opportunity to immerse yourself in PwC's global network through shadowing PwC professionals abroad. Selected interns will be paired with a current US assignee abroad to experience life inside the world's leading professional services firm. Selected interns will begin their winter/spring or summer internship in their respective home office on their market designated start date and will attend local training with their intern peer group. This will be followed by a one week international assignment abroad. Upon completion of this eperience, interns will return to their local office to complete their winter/spring or summer internship.  

Compensation: Free work visa, housing, and travel arrangements 
Deadline: Rolling 
Period: Winter/Spring and Summer
Contact: 
N/A

Apply to PwC here
 

SikhLEAD New Jersey Summer Internship Program 

The International Internship Experience is your opportunity to immerse yourself in PwC's global network through shadowing PwC professionals abroad. Selected interns will be paired with a current US assignee abroad to experience life inside the world's leading professional services firm. Selected interns will begin their winter/spring or summer internship in their respective home office on their market designated start date and will attend local training with their intern peer group. This will be followed by a one week international assignment abroad. Upon completion of this eperience, interns will return to their local office to complete their winter/spring or summer internship.  

Compensation: Unpaid 
Deadline: February 15, 2019
Period: TBD
Contact: 
Phone: (202) 393-2700

Apply to SikhLEAD New Jersey here

 

The Asian American Commission (AAC) Internship Program

The AAC’s internship program aims to provide Master’s and upper-level undergraduate students with meaningful professional experience to strengthen and enhance their academic experience; to provide the Commission with talented students able to carry out a vast array of projects and tasks; and to build stronger ties between and among the communities, the Commission, and the world of academia.

The Commission will support a student intern by providing an educationally rewarding internship where the student is doing work that is related to planning practice, research, development, communication, social services, in the environment of a small state agency working to advocate on behalf of all Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).

Compensation: Unpaid, but course credit is available  
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Year-round
Contact: 
One Ashburton Place, 12th floor
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 367-9333

Apply to the AAC Internship Program here

 

The Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) Special Events Internship

Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) is a 30-year old nonprofit that builds affordable homes, empowers families and strengthens communities; serving communities with high concentrations of low-income, Asian immigrants, including Boston’s Chinatown, Quincy and Malden.

The Special Events Intern will gain valuable experience working with the Development and Communications Manager to organize exciting entertainment, sports and business events.

Compensation: Unpaid, but course credit is available  
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Year-round
Contact: 
38 Oak Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 482-2380

Apply to the ACDC Internship here

 

The Council on American-Islamic Relation (CIAR)

The International Internship Experience is your opportunity to immerse yourself in PwC's global network through shadowing PwC professionals abroad. Selected interns will be paired with a current US assignee abroad to experience life inside the world's leading professional services firm. Selected interns will begin their winter/spring or summer internship in their respective home office on their market designated start date and will attend local training with their intern peer group. This will be followed by a one week international assignment abroad. Upon completion of this eperience, interns will return to their local office to complete their winter/spring or summer internship.  

Compensation: Varies depending on program  
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Year-round
Contact: 
28 E. Jackson Blvd, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 212-1520

Apply to CIAR here

 

The Sapman Contributing Writer

As a contributing writer, you will work with the editors to discuss writing or reporting projects, which cover topics germane to the Asian American population of the greater Boston area. Examples of these topics are: immigration, employment, culture and education. The Sampan features two language sections: Chinese and English. To become a contributing writer for the Chinese section, you need to be fluent in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) and English, and have strong Chinese writing skills. You should be able to type Chinese characters. To become a contributing writer for the English section, you need to have strong writing skills.

Compensation: Unpaid, but course credit is available  
Deadline: Rolling
Period: Year-round
Contact: 
Phone: (617) 426-9492 ext 208
Email: Ling-Mei Wong at editor@sapman.org

Apply to the Sapman here

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