The AACC first-year internship program provides first time interns an opportunity to undertake creative and challenging assignments that promote cross-cultural understanding and provide educational and cultural support for Asians and Asian Americans in our university community. This unique experience will be offered as a 2- unit Global Studies 199 class where interns will attend a weekly seminar to develop professional skills and learn about Asian American and Asian international identities. All interns must register for the 2-unit course.

The AACC first-year internship program is open to all University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign undergraduate students and majors.

Requirements:

• Enroll and participate in Global Studies 199 (2-unit course)
  • Weekly class meeting on Tuesdays from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (may be subject to change)
  • Readings and reflection papers
  • Research and projects on diverse topics
  • Cross-cultural explorations

• Assist with AACC front desk operations for approximately five (5) hours per week
  • Assist with front desk reception, opening and closing of the building, and other assigned projects.

Potential Opportunities:

AACC interns will have opportunities to be involved in several areas within the AACC and may focus on any of the following areas: Office support, event programming, and marketing.

Below are some past examples of projects, events, and initiatives led by the interns:

• Office Support: Manage space reservations from campus partners and organizations, keep inventory of resources and supplies, update databases and logs, and update library collection.
• Event Programming: Plan and support program efforts such as Food for Thought, Themed Meals (Diwali, Lunar New Year, Eid), South Asian Leadership Conference (SAALC), Art Exhibit, and Leadership Awards.
• Marketing: Assist with AACC newsletter, update the website, advertise events, design flyers, photograph events, and create bulletin boards on variety of topics.

Application Process:

Complete an online application at https://go.illinois.edu/intern2023

• You will be required to complete the form along with uploading a resume, answering some reflective questions, and submitting a project proposal.
• Applications are due on March 8, 2023, at 11:59 PM CST.

Optional information session will be provided to learn more about the internship program and opportunity to directly hear from current interns’ experiences.

For any questions, please contact AACC’s Associate Director, Shiori Silver, at sosilver@illinois.edu.

• Below are currently scheduled information sessions:
  • Monday, February 27, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST
    • AACC Lounge
  • Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST
    • AACC Conference Room
  • Friday, March 3, 2023, from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST
    • Virtual – Zoom link: https://go.illinois.edu/AACC_Intern_InfoSession

    • Meeting ID: 853 7714 2502; Password: 239033

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