Scholarships Program Intern (PAID)

 

APCF is looking for a highly motivated Education Program Intern who is passionate about the Asian & Pacific Islander community.

Position: Scholarships Program Intern
Length of Commitment: 8 months (tentatively October - June)
16 – 20 hours per week with additional hours required around key dates

Compensation: $1,500 paid at the completion of the internship

Duties: This PAID internship position provides hands on experience overseeing APCF’s scholarship program. This internship is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to develop experience planning and running a program in a non-profit organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct outreach to high schools, community organizations, college and universities, and API communities nationwide to promote scholarship

  • Assist in development and creation of scholarship application when necessary

  • Field questions about the program and assist with application process

  • Review, track, and conduct due diligence on all applications

  • Recruit, train and organize teams of readers to review applications

  • Acknowledge receipt of applications

  • Notify and communicate with award winners

  • Assist with planning, travel logistics, and day of support for any virtual or in-person events

  • Compile scholarship data to create charts, graphs, and impact reports

  • Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

  • Fast learner and self-starter with strong project management and organizational skills

  • Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate project with maturity, initiative, and timeliness

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Attention to detail is a must

  • Intermediate/advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet research

  • Functional knowledge in creating websites and graphic programs a plus

  • College degree or active enrollment

  • Minimum of 18 years of age, successful applicants will be asked to show proof that they can legally work in the US

Language Skills: Must be fluent in English and have excellent writing skills. Ability to speak, read & write Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, or any other languages a plus but not necessary.

To APPLY, please email COVER LETTER, RESUME, and THREE REFERENCES with subject header “SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM INTERN” to: lperalta@apcf.org

Submissions without all three components will not be reviewed.