NaFFAA Internship

National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA)
2020-2021 Internship Program

The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is seeking interns for its 2020–2021 Internship Program in partnership with the Office of Assemblymember Brian Barnwell in the State of New York.

Start and end dates are flexible. Applications are accepted year-round and those who can commit at least 10 hours a week will be prioritized. Interns will be entirely remote and will receive a monthly stipend.

Since 1997, NaFFAA has promoted the welfare and well-being of the four million Filipinos and Filipino Americans in the United States through leadership development, civic engagement, and advocacy. As a non-partisan and non-profit organization, NaFFAA is the largest national affiliation of Filipino American institutions, umbrella organizations, and individuals. Its thirteen-member regions cover the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands.

Depending on individual experience and interest, NaFFAA interns will have the opportunity to assist staff on the following initiatives, including, but not limited to:

Program Management
Help coordinate initiatives such as NaFFAA’s Civic Leadership Forums, Empowering Pilipino Youth through Collaboration (EPYC) Program, or Filipino American Vote Program
Help raise funds, research, select, and find opportunities for grant applications and matching programs
Help organize events and special projects as needed Communications
Draft press releases, blogs, and social media posts, and oversee marketing/branding efforts
Oversee initiatives designed to increase membership, track membership growth, and distribute information to current members Research
Assist with data collection, manipulation, and presentation, literature searches, interviewing, and compiling reference and statistical data into easily understood formats
Leverage expertise in applying standard research techniques, statistical analysis, and compilation of data, including selecting, analyzing, and presenting data and information in written, verbal or graphical forms Advocacy
Monitor pending legislation and coordinate with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) coalition partners around common advocacy campaigns
Draft policy memos, statements, and talking points Politics w/ the Office of Assemblymember Brian Barnwell (NY-30)
Meet with community, civic, and advocacy groups
Coordinate community-based projects, events, and initiatives
Draft and gather support for New York State Assembly legislation
Draft and send constituent support letters to government agencies

NaFFAA Intern Testimonials:

Michael G “I’ve had the ability to engage with government leaders and community activists on the importance of keeping the social justice dialogue alive and what we can do as leaders in our own community, while also working with students like myself on policy research and development.”
– Michael Bryann Gaetos, UC Berkeley
Intern, NaFFAA National & NY State Assembly ‘20
“I was able to go through different modules that enhanced my leadership skills, including public speaking modules, writing educational policies for the State’s Department of Education, and enhancing my communication skills. On the other hand, NaFFAA’s internship provided me a platform to learn about myself and my stance on Black Lives Matter.”
– Melvin Tangonan, UC Berkeley
Intern, NaFFAA National & NY State Assembly ‘20
Melvin G Justine Suegay Circle “After interning with NaFFAA, I finally feel like an active, productive, and proud member of the Filipino American community. These new experiences have surely impacted my professional career, but it was the mentors I found and relationships I fostered that will last me a lifetime.”
– Justine Suegay, George Mason University
Intern, NaFFAA National ‘19
Deadlines:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of Sunday, November 15, 2020. General Principles of NaFFAA Internship Program:
Monthly stipend provided
10-15 hours per week during the semester
35 hours per week during summer
Course credit paperwork available upon request All applicants must be:
At least 18 years of age
A current undergraduate student or a recent graduate/young professional
Familiar with Filipino American issues and have outstanding research, writing, communications, and computer skills Competencies:
Leadership and Navigation: Consensus Builder, Mission Driven, Change Management
Ethical Practice: Integrity, Courage, Professionalism
Communication: Diplomacy, Persuasion, Feedback
Business Acumen: Strategic Agility, Business Operations, and Logistics, Systems Thinking

Note: Selected interns may be presented with an opportunity for paid internship work at an Elected Officials office.

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NaFFAA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. People of color, women, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and differently-abled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.