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Press Release
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
John Q. Duong
August 15, 2002
THE WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS
FALL 2002 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The White House Initiative's Office seeks motivated undergraduate and graduate
students throughout the United States and U.S.-associated Pacific Island
jurisdictions to undertake internships in the office. Interns will have the
opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects that range from policy
development and research to public relations and event planning. An internship
with the White House Initiative is a challenging and rewarding experience
designed to build upon the talents of enthusiastic and capable students.
Possible Positions:
* Communications Intern -will administer the Initiative's interactive and
virtual communications
* (i.e., e-mail listserv, web site, newsletter, etc.) and will maintain media
and community relations networks.
* Commission Intern -will assist office in staffing the President's Advisory
Commission. Responsibilities include organizing meetings, preparing briefing
documents and supporting communications between the Initiative and the
Commission.
* Interagency Intern -will coordinate the work of the federal Interagency
Working Group and Coordinating Committee. These two bodies are composed of
senior-level officials from every cabinet department and select independent
agencies. Intern will provide policy and research support for subcommittees of
these bodies as well.
* Research/Projects Intern -will work with staff to select a specific policy
matter on which he/she will work to develop strategies for the federal
government to address community needs and concerns on that issue.
* Agency Assignments (Placement) - will work at specific department and/or
agency with intern's respective interests.
Requirements:
* Must be eighteen years of age or older and a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent
Resident
* Must live in the D.C.-metropolitan area during the period of the internship
Period of Internship: Immediate Start - Fall of 2002 (And Academic Year
Opportunities)
Salary: Unpaid (Stipend/fellowship opportunities from other D.C.-based
internship programs may be available; call for more information.)
How to Apply:
Send a brief cover letter explaining your interest along with your resume, 1 or
2 letters of recommendations, a writing sample, and your transcript by September
6, 2002 to: White House Initiative on AAPIs, Attn: Angie Comeau, 5600 Fishers
Lane, Room 10-42, Rockville, MD 20857. You may also send by email to:
acomeau@hrsa.gov or fax to (301) 443-0259.
Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and Southeast Asians are encouraged to
apply. For more information, please call (301) 443.2492.
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On June 6, 2001,
President GEORGE W. BUSH signed Executive Order 13216 to increase opportunities
for and improve the quality of life of over thirteen million Asian Americans and
Pacific Islanders living in the United States and the U.S.-associated Pacific
Island jurisdictions. The White House Initiative's Office coordinates the
efforts of thirty-four federal agencies and a fifteen-member President's
Advisory Commission to improve the health and well-being of underserved AAPIs
living in this country.
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