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Hey all you students out there! Yes, undergrads and grad students! YOU!! We at PAA would like to wish you a very happy 2010!! Also, we’d like to invite you to apply for our brand-spanking new internship!! We’ve got internships with all our directors ranging from activities (think event planning), finance ($$$), marketing & PR (think social media!), fundraising (think resource development) and online/technology (webmaster stuff!).

The internship is very flexible and requires interns that take initiative and aren’t afraid to get creative! So if you or someone you know may be interested, PLEASE send them a link to this page!

UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association Internship Application

About Us

Founded in 1991, the Pilipino Alumni Association of UCLA (PAA) seeks to promote academic success, career development, and community activism. PAA provides a vehicle through which alumni may provide educational scholarship and career resources to students and establish valuable networks with other alumni professionals.

About the internship

We are pleased to announce that for the first time in its history, PAA will start an internship program for students. This is open to all students of all ethnicities and is not limited to UCLA. Regardless of the year in school you are, an internship is a great way to gain valuable experience, which will only help you to stand out among other applicants on your search for jobs after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Depends on which field is chosen and will be discussed once internship begins
• Attend committee meetings
• Attend PAA Board meetings

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well independently
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Outlook)

Length of Internship

• End date is flexible
• 10 – 15 hours per month
• For undergraduate students: one quarter or semester

Internship opportunities

ACADEMIC SUPPORTS – Provides academic and career support for both students and alumni. The Academic Supports Intern assists in the Pilipino Scholars’ Day programming, the progress of Pilipino Studies at UCLA, and maintaining the relationship with organizations supporting this effort, including the UCLA Filipino Legacy Fund.

ACTIVITIES – Ensures that PAA offers activities and events that are aligned with PAA’s mission and enhances its scholarship, networking, or mentorship programs.  The Activities Intern works with the Activities Director and other board members to develop events that interest PAA’s members.

FINANCE – The Finance Intern assists in maintaining the monetary funds for PAA.  This includes keeping current records of fiscal matters, coordinating monetary needs of the organization, and communicating financial status to the board of directors, members, and UCLA.

FUNDRAISING – The Fundraising Intern assists in researching and conducting various forms of fundraising throughout the year to support the association, such as sponsorships, individual donations, grants, and events.

HISTORICAL – The Historical Intern assists in informing the membership and community about PAA’s history through programming that incorporates alumni and historical information. Also the intern assists in the upkeep of the physical archives and digital data storage.

MARKETING / PUBLIC RELATIONS – Promotes PAA, its programs, events, and activities, to the campus, community, and in the media.  The objective of the Marketing / Public Relations Intern is to assist in increasing awareness about PAA and encourage participation and support from alumni, students, and the community at-large.

MENTORSHIP – Builds on PAA’s Mentorship Program, which matches committed alumni mentors with students.  The Mentorship Intern develops programs that will foster a productive relationship between the mentorship pairs.

MEMBERSHIP / RECRUITMENT – The Membership/Recruitment intern assists in creating, developing, and maintaining a strategy to recruit, retain, and involve members for PAA.  This includes the maintenance of the alumni database and the creation of membership gift items.

WEBSITE / TECHNOLOGY – The Online/Technology Intern assists in establishing and maintaining PAA’s website and online presence, as well as coordinating PAA’s use of online tools and technology.  Must have experience in web design.

SCHOLARSHIP – The Scholarship Intern assists in managing the scholarship application process, maintaining the relationship with scholarship donors, coordinating the logistics of the scholarship awards, and participates in the scholarship committee in their selection of award recipients.

Directions: Please submit a cover letter that includes 1) why you want an internship 2) why you are a good candidate and 3) a ranking of your top three positions and a resume to alumni@uclapaa.net by January 19, 2010 DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JANUARY 22! GET THOSE APPS IN!

THANK YOU! WE LOOK FORWARD TO REVIEWING YOUR APPLICATIONS!