AACI Youth Services – Part time position available September 15, 2009
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Part time Youth Development Specialist position open for AACI’s afterschool Program in East-Side San Jose. This position requires 20 hours per week.
For more information, visit
www.aaci.org
Asian American’s for Community Involvement (AACI)- Main Office
Gordan N Chan Community Service Center
2400 Moorpark Avenue, Suite 300
San Jose, Ca 95128
(408) 975-2730
or
AACI Youth Afterschool Program
El Ranscho Verde Apartments
300A Checkers Drive
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 347-8133
Vision New America Accepting Applications August 18, 2009
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Vision New America is a great program that encourages youth to participate in civic engagement and become leaders in their communities. Applicants can come from all walks of life. Contact Diana Austria or Christine Ngo for more information.
Christine Ngô
Email: christine@visionnewamerica.org
Diana Austria
Email: diana@visionnewamerica.org
Japanese American Citizens League Fellowship Opportunity February 26, 2009
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Washington, D.C. The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) seeks applicants for its Daniel K. Inouye Fellowship, which will be in the JACL Washington, D.C. office. This fellowship will be focused on public policy advocacy as well as healthcare programs and issues of importance to the Asian Pacific American (APA) community at large. The fellowship is named for the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, current United States senator from Hawaii, and is funded by Eli Lilly.
Responsibilities
• Monitor key legislative initiatives pertaining to healthcare, civil rights and social justice of importance to the JACL mission
• Implement or assist with JACL-sponsored health fairs and other programming
• Assist in the planning and execution of various events sponsored by the JACL
• Interact with other APA national organizations and the local JACL chapter
• Research and study policy areas as assigned, perform other general duties as requested
Qualifications
• Minimum four-year degree from an accredited college or university
• Excellent writing, analytical, organizational and computer skills
• Ability to take direction and follow through with assignments, must work well as a member of a team and have good interpersonal skills
• Be or become a member of the JACL and be familiar with the JACL and APA issues.
Guidelines
Interested applicants should submit a resume, writing sample, and the names and contact information for two references. The term of the fellowship will be for a time period of eight (8) to ten (10) months and may begin in January 2009 or later. Stipend will range from $1,800 to $2,200 per month, depending on qualifications. Submit application as soon as possible. Open until filled.
Application:
Interested applicants should submit a resume, a sample of writing, and names and contact information for two references to the Washington, D.C. office of the JACL via email to policy@jacl.org with “Inouye Fellowship” in the subject line or FAX to (202) 296-8082.
The Japanese American Citizens League, established in 1929, is the oldest and largest Asian American civil and human rights organization in the United States. Our mission is to secure and maintain the human and civil rights of Americans of Japanese ancestry and others victimized by injustice. For more information on the JACL, visit our website at www.jacl.org. For more information on the Inouye Fellowship, send an email to policy@jacl.org.
Vision New America’s 2009 Youth Leadership & Civic Engagement (YLCE) Program February 9, 2009
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Vision New America’s 2009 Youth Leadership & Civic Engagement (YLCE) Program
For High School, College/Graduate Students and recent Grads! Over 60 Internship Positions Available!
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply! No prior experience necessary! We are looking for passionate individuals who are willing to learn more about themselves and their communities.
Vision New America’s Youth Leadership & Civic Engagement (YLCE) Program provides opportunities for young people to get involved and learn more about how government works at different levels by placing students in governmental and policy related offices in the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Washington D.C. Our YLCE Program trains local high school and college students to be leaders in advocacy, policy, and service.
Program Benefits:
1) Professional/Leadership Trainings (4 quarter units of transferable CSU/UC credits)
2) Government Internship Experience
3) Community Event/Project Planning & Implementation Experience
4) Support throughout program for all interns
* Eligible to apply for $1000 Scholarships upon program completion
* Financial Assistance Available to qualifying interns (up to $450 for enrollment and tuition & up to $300 for transportation costs)
Download Applications Online: www.visionnewamerica.org
Application Due: February 13, 2009
For more info please:
Visit www.visionnewamerica.org or
Contact Christine Ngô
christine@visionnewamerica.org
408/ 260-0116