TEADA Productions: http://teada.org/
We are a small non-profit theater located near Culver City focusing on developing new interdisciplinary theater artists and expanding awareness of issues facing under served communities.

We would like to open our Internship and Assistant Stage Manager Opportunities to the Asian American Studies Students of UCLA.

Our internships will provide a first hand learning experience in the fields of marketing production within the South East Asian community for our Los Angeles Premiere run of Refugee Nation at the LATC.
Posted below is a description of the positions we have open.

For questions, please email leilani@teada.org.
For all positions, email resume and cover letter to Leilani Chan at leilani@teada.org.

TEADA PRODUCTIONS a non-profit 501 ©(3) Theater Company seeking summer interns in production and marketing.
The mission of TeAda Productions is to expand the awareness of issues affecting underserved communities through the development and presentation of performances by people of color. TeAda’s cross-disciplinary performances incorporate theater, performance art, and dance. TeAda embraces a fearless commitment to provide artists a space to explore cultural and political issues most relevant to their communities.
We are looking for high energy, dependable and eager interns for an Assistant Stage Manager Role as well as a Social Media Marketing/Outreach position who are passionate about theater.

Here are the position descriptions:
Assistant Stage Manager (unpaid internship) – Refugee Nation
TeAda is looking for a multi-tasker and team player for the role of Assistant Stage Manager for Refugee Nation.
The Assistant Stage Manager will be responsible for taking down blocking notes, technical cues and other important notes during rehearsals.
This person will act as the liason between crew cast and theater management. Duties also include recording video and audio as needed.
The Intern should have interest/and or experience in running crew or stage management. The intern must also be comfortable working with artists as well as theater managers whether it be in person, via e-mail or over the phone.
The intern will preferably understand a Mac system and the basic Microsoft applications (Word, Excel).
There will be occasional weekend and evening hours. He/She must have access to a car and a valid CA driver’s license.
Intern must be able to attend rehearsals every day Monday-Friday, 10:30am-4:30pm between May 15-31, 2012.
Longer hours may be required during tech/production week (May 28 – June 3rd).

Undergraduate Internship Position – Summer 2012
Marketing/Outreach Intern Position Description
The Marketing/Outreach Intern’s primary project will be building and maintaining TeAda’s new media presence,
such as the setting up and maintenance of accounts on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Constant Contact,
with responsibilities that include uploading videos and photos onto social networking sites, list management for Constant Contact, and keeping TeAda in communication with its various communities on the web.
As traditional forms of media and communication with audiences continue to evolve, TeAda is looking for a
motivated team player who has the ability to stay on trend and translate the trends to company use.

Skills Required
This intern should have interest and/or experience in guerrilla marketing tactics and community organizing.
This intern MUST be comfortable meeting people and communicating in person, on the phone, and via email,
video editing, proficient computer and internet skills, and have a strong writing ability. An ideal intern would be a self-starter interested in the organizational and business end of the arts. The interns should also show an interest in working with communities of color. The intern will preferably understand a Mac system and the basic Microsoft applications (Word, Excel), Filemaker Pro, Photoshop, Final Cut (or another Mac-based video editing software), and HTML. There will be occasional weekend and evening hours. He/She must have access to a car and a valid CA driver’s license.

How to Apply
Please include in your cover letter answers to these E-Interview questions:
TeAda Productions is a small non-profit arts organization.
The benefit of this is that you will be able to learn all aspects of running a small non-profit arts organization.
However, it requires our intern to very self-motivated and proactive.
We expect our intern to be focused on project completion not just task completion.

1. Describe a project you are particularly proud of achieving. Did you encounter any obstacles, and how did you face them?
2. What office duties and tasks have you performed in the past?
3. How would you like to contribute to TeAda’s mission and programming?
4. Based on TeAda’s mission what excites you about working with this organization?
5. What cultural, political or social justice issues are passionate about? How do those passions relate to your studies currently or how might they apply to your internship this summer?
6. Have you attended a TeAda performance?
7. How did you hear about our internship?
8. Describe one particular performance that moved you. How did you find it inspiring? What did you learn from this experience?
9. Where will you be living this summer?
10. When can you start the summer internship?
11. When does your Fall Term begin?
12. Do you drive/will have your own car for the summer?

For all positions, email resume and cover letter to Leilani Chan at leilani@teada.org. For questions, please email leilani@teada.org.

AUDREY MAGAZINE IS LOOKING FOR INTERNS AND CONTRIBUTORS!

Here’s your chance to gain experience at the nation’s premier and award-winning Asian American woman’s magazine! At Audrey, we cover stories that encompasses news, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and entertainment. We are currently looking for INTERNS and CONTRIBUTORS who would be interested in working for EDITORIAL and/or ONLINE sections.

AUDREY INTERNS
Audrey Interns are given significant responsibility in areas such as research, writing, marketing, public relations, event management, and will provide general office support. Time commitment of 15-20 hours per week preferred. College credit can be offered. After completion of internship, Audrey Interns will also be considered to join on as an Audrey Contributor.

AUDREY CONTRIBUTORS
Audrey is also looking for applicants who are interested in contributing pieces to the magazine and website. We’re looking for individuals who have a strong interest in the Asian/Asian American community and have interesting ideas/stories to share. Audrey Contributors are strongly recommended to have prior journalism/writing experience before being considered.

In general, ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to multitask, have strong communication and writing skills and should have an interest in the Asian/Asian American community. Tech-savvy people with experience with WordPress, Photoshop, Google Analytics, social media, video production/post-production, and other software and online tools a huge plus.

Interested? Please send your resume and email cover letter to online@audreymagazine.com. For Audrey Contributor applicants, please also include two writing samples.

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PARENT ENGAGEMENT INTERN (CANTONESE)

Founded in 1983, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) a member of Asian
American Center for Advancing Justice, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for
civil rights, providing legal services and education, and building coalitions to positively
influence and impact Asian Pacific Americans and to create a more equitable and harmonious
society.

Description of Parent Leadership Program

The Parent Leadership Program (PLP) guides and empowers immigrant parents to be advocates
for their children’s personal and academic success as well as to become leaders in their school
community. The PLP develops intergenerational/ intergroup relations, and equips parents with
leadership skills to create sustainable systemic change in their communities. This internship
offers the opportunity to support PLP programs in Lincoln Heights and in the San Gabriel Valley.

Current workshops are focused on health and wellness.

APALC seeks an intern with working Cantonese language proficiency for 10-12 hours per
week. Small stipends are available depending on language capacity and hours worked. Parking is
provided, and mileage will be reimbursed.

Position Summary: Interns will
· Assist in coordination and programmatic support of PLP classes and events;
· Provide support in the development of the PLP health/wellness curriculum;
· Assist in the development of PLP Workshop materials in-language (written Chinese,
Vietnamese, Spanish);
· Assist with facilitating meetings for Parent Interns;
· Assist with outreach to PLP Alumni and keeping database updated;
· Assist with advocacy video project and evaluation tools;
· Engage in relationship building with other community organizations in Lincoln Heights
and San Gabriel Valley;

Qualifications: Applicants should
· Have part-time availability (10-12 hours per week), including some weekday evenings
(Roughly 6 hours per week);
· Have fluency in Spanish;
· Have experience coordinating projects in a timely manner;
· Have experience working with parents from immigrant, Limited English Proficient (LEP),
and/or low income populations;
· Have experience with curriculum development;
· Have knowledge around health and wellness/environmental justice issues and/or
education;
· Have experience with community organizing, preferably;
· Have reliable transportation

To submit your resume and cover letter, please e-mail Kim Dam, Parent Leadership Coordinator:
kdam@apalc.org or (213) 977-7500 x246

The Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) Leadership Academy, an eight-week intensive paid summer internship that prepares students for careers in the fields of public office, public service and/or community advocacy. The program takes place June 15 to August 10, 2012.

Application Deadlines:
Final call for all applications on APRIL 27th.

APPLICATION:
Download at CauseUSA.Org

To be considered for this internship, candidates should be graduating high school seniors or undergraduate college students in good academic standing, with a minimum GPA of 3.2. CAUSE interns will be placed in full-time positions in the Southern California area, so they should be prepared to live within the vicinity of their placement and/or the CAUSE office, where the weekly issues forum takes place, or be willing to commute independently.

The program consists of four components:

Internship Experience – CAUSE Leadership Academy Interns will have the opportunity to work for a legislator, public agency or city government. Through the internship, students will gain a unique knowledge and perspective of government and public service. Students will interact closely with staff as they represent the legislator at public events, conduct policy research and write policy briefings. The internship experience develops a stronger understanding of how government operates by experiencing it from an insider’s point of view.

2012 Annual Legislative Leadership Conference – The Annual Legislative Leadership Conference is held at the state capitol in Sacramento. In its 21st year, CAUSE holds close relationships with legislators, staff members and lobbyists that provide the conference participants with lessons from their legislative experience.

Weekly Issues Forum – Once every week, the interns will gather to hear an invited guest speaker, develop leadership skills or learn about current policy issues. The speakers will consist of community leaders, elected officials, legislative staff, political consultants and others. CAUSE interns will discuss relevant topics with guests. Meetings will take place at the CAUSE office in Pasadena, CA.

Group Research Project – Leadership Academy interns collaborate on a comprehensive group project that will be presented to the CAUSE Board of Directors, community members, media and other distinguished guests. The project topic will be decided upon by the interns. The program coordinator and advisor will serve as guides to help the CAUSE interns in achieving the project. Presentations will occur at the CAUSE graduation ceremony at the conclusion of the program.

For more information about CAUSE’s Leadership Academy, please visit our website at www.causeusa.org.

• Political awareness and civic engagement
• Understanding of the legislative process
• Insight on issues related to the APA community
• Professional and leadership qualities
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Interview and social etiquette
• Organizational and cooperative working skills

• Receive internship placement in the offices of elected officials.
• This opportunity affords interns a unique hands-on experience in the legislative process, policy knowledge and constituent outreach.
• Gain access to and insight from civic leaders through leadership workshops and seminars.
• Interns receive leadership training from elected officials and community leaders; meet and learn from assemblymembers and state senators in Sacramento, and get a firsthand, inside perspective of how the government functions.
• Participate in local APA community events.
• Interns act as liaisons between community and government, and gain a deeper understanding of the issues that affect their communities and the APA community.

• March 16, 2012 for early consideration
• April 27, 2012 for regular consideration

>>> For the application and more internship information, click here.

Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC; www.mascsite.org) is seeking college student intern to assist with the project “Multiracial Studies Course” to be conducted at a high school in Los Angeles in Spring 2012 (February to July 2012).

We are looking for someone with an interest in race studies, education, multiculturalism, or other related subjects.

Intern must be available from December 2011 to attend meetings and related to course planning with Curriculum Designer and Course Coordinators. This is a paid internship.

Duties:

• Tasks related to course administration including: classroom setup, taking attendance, getting supplies and organizing class activities
• Communication with school administration, guest speakers, and MASC leadership
• Assistance with evaluation of course effectiveness, summary of course highlights for use in funder reports
• Intern must be available on-site for each class (twice a week on weekday afternoons)

Skills and Qualifications:

• Interest and passion for multiracial issues and history
• Organized, dependable, accountable
• Some teaching experience – (teaching certification not required)
• Familiarity with high schools or other educational institutions
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field preferred.

How to apply

Recruitment Process:

Please submit resume with a cover letter stating why you are interested in this position to: info@mascsite.org <mailto:info@mascsite.org>