Jobs & Internships

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Still need to find a “match”? Feel free to look for other organizations you can work with.

When you email organizations, make sure to:

  • state your major(s) and, if applicable, your minor(s)
  • let them know you are looking for an internship for academic credit for a particular quarter (make sure to include the start and end dates!)
  • describe why you are interested in their organization for an internship
  • share what skills or knowledge that you have to contribute
  • include your resume and open schedule

UCLA Career Center - Handshake

Handshake is a platform that connects talented Bruins with internships, jobs and career opportunities.

Use Handshake to find workshops, events and other career development programs hosted by the UCLA Career Center.

https://career.ucla.edu/Handshake

UC Program Internships

UCLA Center for American Politics and Public Policy (CAPPP)
Quarter in Washington Program
www.cappp.ucla.edu

UC Center Sacramento Program
uccs.ucdavis.edu

Department Teaching Assistants

Applications for TAships with the Asian American Studies Department are due inWinter Quarter (February).

The Asian American Studies Department TA application may be found here:

 https://forms.gle/nz41Zbo3tw7qxNka7

Job Postings

UCLA Asian American Studies Department Open Positions: Part-Time Lecturers (Non-Senate) 2023-24

Job #JPF08702
ASIAN-AMERICAN DEPARTMENT / L&S Social Sciences / UCLA
Apply now: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08702/apply
View this position online: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08702
Position title: Lecturer
Application Window: Open July 21st, 2023 through Friday, March 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
Next review date: Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Position Description

The Department of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), invites applications for part-time Lecturer positions (Non-Senate) with primary responsibility in teaching interdisciplinary courses in Asian American Studies for the 2023-2024 academic year. Appointments are usually per course, on a quarter-by-quarter basis. The UCLA Department of Asian American Studies offers a major, minor, a Pilipino Studies minor, a graduate concentration, and a Master of Arts.

Academic appointment dates are as follows: Winter Quarter (January 1-March 31, 2024), and Spring Quarter (April 1-June 30, 2024). Actual instruction dates can be different.

Salary commensurate with applicant qualifications and experience; percentage of appointment commensurate with teaching load. See Table 15 Unit 18 Faculty Pre-Six – AY (ucop.edu) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position $66,259 – $83,935.

We are interested in any Asian American Studies class that would complement our curriculum, but are especially looking for applicants who can teach courses that satisfy our major/minor requirement of Global and Transnational Perspectives:

  • Asian Americans and War (Asia Am 111)
  • Cultures of/against Empire (Asia Am 123)
  • Critical Issues in US-China Relations (Asia Am 171A)
  • Critical Issues in US-Japan Relations (Asia Am 171B)
  • Critical Issues in US-Korea Relations (Asia Am 171C)
  • Critical Issues in US-Vietnam Relations (Asia Am 171E)
  • Gender in South Asian Communities at Home and Abroad (Asia Am 172B)
  • Transnational Bollywood (Asia Am 172C)
  • Special Courses in Transnationalism and Diasporas (Asia Am 174B)

Requirements

Applicants with a Ph.D. are preferred. Applicants who are advanced to Ph.D. candidacy or who have an M.A., M.F.A., or equivalent may be considered (currently enrolled UC students are not considered).

Application Procedure Preliminary review of applications and teaching assignments will be conducted starting August 15, 2023. Candidates should submit the following application materials online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08702.

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching evaluation summaries
  • Course list and availability
  • A paragraph description and syllabus for each proposed course
  • Names and contact information of three references

The University of California, Los Angeles and the Asian American Studies Department are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.

This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

Department: https://asianam.ucla.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Applicants with a Ph.D. are preferred. Applicants who are advanced to Ph.D. candidacy or who have a M.A., M.F.A., or equivalent may be considered (currently enrolled UC students are not considered).

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Teaching Evaluation Summaries
  • Course list and availability
  • A paragraph description and syllabus for each proposed course
  • Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.
  • Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

Reference Requirements

Campus Information

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

Job Location

Los Angeles

Asian Immigrant Women Advocates (AIWA) is a 40-year‐old community based non‐profit organization, which works to improve the living and working conditions of low‐income, limited English‐speaking immigrant women and youth.

AIWA is seeking an experienced and committed person who would assist immigrant women and youths to organize successful campaigns. By working with AIWA’s immigrant women and youths, the Campaign Organizer will strengthen their bases and foster their leadership and organizing skills to be able to advocate for justice in their workplaces and communities. AIWA’s women leaders are currently organizing homecare workers’ language justice campaign and Chinatown Public Safety campaign. With AIWA youth leaders, The Campaign Organizer will develop campaigns and ongoing political education programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with immigrant women and youth to strengthen the base of immigrant women workers in the Bay Area
  • Develop leadership training materials for AIWA leaders to train and involve immigrant women & youths in AIWA programs and campaign activities
  • In partnership with women and youth leaders, coordinate outreach, trainings, meetings, and events
  • Conduct and coordinate strategic campaign research
  • Coordinate collective actions
  • Build network of allies to support the campaign
  • Document and evaluate campaign activities
  • Attend staff meetings and perform other organizational duties as necessary

 

Qualifications:

  • Commitment to grassroots organizing and leadership of limited English-speaking immigrants
  • Understanding of social and economic justice issues affecting immigrant women, youth, and their families
  • Experience with community organizing and grassroots campaigns in the immigrant community
  • Excellence in communication, documentation, and meeting coordination skill
  • Ability to work well with varying communities, including labor, environmental, religious, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, women and people of color communities
  • Bilingual in Asian language is not required but a plus
  • Computer experiences with Microsoft Office, Windows, Google Workstation, etc. Experience with Salesforce is a plus

Compensation:

  • Salary ranges from $62,000 – $69,000
  • Excellent benefits include health, dental, vision, and pension

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to info@aiwa.org (no phone calls please)

Application deadline: Position open until filled

Other Opportunities

Application Deadline: 4/14/2023

The 2023 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Collections and Curatorial Intern will delve into the various processes inherent to collections and curatorial work at JANM by cataloging, digitizing, and curating hundreds of acetate and glass plate negatives, photographic prints, scrapbooks, 16 mm home movies, documents, and ephemera that comprise the Tanaka Studios collection. All of this work will culminate in a capstone project that the Collections and Curatorial intern will design to make the Tanaka collection relatable and accessible to a broad audience.

Dates of Internship: 10 consecutive weeks, in-person, June 12 to August 18, 2023. Full-Time (40 hours a week). Requires some evening and weekend hours. The Collections and Curatorial Intern will typically work a Monday to Friday schedule.

Intern Stipend: $6,800 gross stipend for Full-Time (40 hours/week), 10 consecutive weeks.

Apply now: https://www.janm.org/jobs/apply-internships

APICA is a non-partisan, non-profit organization of legislative staffers, lobbyists, and advocates, as well as other API professionals in the Capitol Community in Sacramento. As part of their community and staff development efforts, APICA hosts a 10-week summer internship at the State Capitol in Sacramento from June 19, 2023 to August 25, 2023. The internship is for current college students, 21 years of age or older at the time of the internship, who are interested in public policy and public service.

The program provides participants with a $4,960 stipend, an orientation and introduction to state government, mentorship with API Capitol staff, and a substantive, meaningful work experience in a legislative office in either the California State Assembly or California State Senate. This internship will be conducted in-person in Sacramento, California.

All students are welcome to apply. We are looking for energetic and passionate applicants!

Interested applicants should complete an application by the extended deadline on Sunday, March 5th, 2023 and use this Google Form application. For more information about the internship and application instructions, please visit https://www.apicasac.org/internship.

Work as a field representative for Assembly member Mike Fong who is a UCLA alumnus and strong supporter of Asian American Studies (click for more info)!

CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY

JOB LISTINGS

Office: Assemblymember M. Fong

Classification: Field Representative

Posted: June 23, 2022

The Office of Assemblymember Mike Fong is seeking to fill a full-time job opening for a Field Representative based in his Monterey Park District Office.

Position Description:

The Field Representative is primarily charged with representing the Assemblymember at community events and serving as the eyes and ears for the Assemblymember and senior staff about local concerns and priorities. Field Representatives advocate on behalf of constituents with State departments and other agencies regarding services, meet frequently with local government representatives, and help design and organize district events. Answering phones, writing emails, maintaining office operations, and presenting a positive impression of our office to constituents is key. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, have attention to detail, the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment, work cooperatively and courteously with others, and have the temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications / Education Required:

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills and an ability to relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
  • Excellent customer service manners and good public speaking skills
  • Team-oriented, and able to meet deadlines, balance multiple projects, and work under pressure
  • Candidates must demonstrate a positive attitude, commitment to excellence, upbeat demeanor, and flexibility
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint
  • Have an understanding of government agencies and structures (city, county, state, and federal)
  • Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
  • The ideal candidate has knowledge and/or familiarity with the San Gabriel Valley and/or Assembly District 49, as well as bilingual Chinese-speaking skills

Contact:

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Work as a field representative for Assembly member Mike Fong who is a UCLA alumnus and strong supporter of Asian American Studies (click for more info)!. Please write “Field Representative Position – YOUR NAME” in the subject line. No phone calls or walk-ins are accepted.