Are you a highly motivated and energetic person who is interested in U.S. government relations and working with the Pakistani-American community? PAL-C is looking for volunteers to help with event planning, policy implementation, and administrative handling for its office in Washington D.C.
The Pakistani American Leadership Center provides an Internship Program to develop qualified professionals in fields in which Pakistani-Americans are traditionally underrepresented. The program enables young Pakistani-Americans to increase their awareness and exposure to fields that are traditionally neglected. It is intended to increase awareness among young Pakistani-Americans of the opportunities available in fields such as government, public affairs, media, and academics, while encouraging those who already have such interest. It also nourishes a sense of community activism among our Pakistani Americans through direct contact with community leaders.
PAL-C interns are inducted into the program at the headquarters in Washington D.C. There, the interns facilitate all administrative functions of the office, provide support to the Executive Director and Board members, and serve as PAL-C liaison with Members of Congress. All projects are carefully selected to ensure that they provide valuable and substantive experience.
All positions are available during the Fall (September to December), Spring (January to April), and Summer (May to August) terms and are unpaid unless otherwise noted. The position and duration of the internship can be modified to fit a candidate's interests and availability.
In most cases, the internship period can be extended upon approval of the candidate's performance. Although interns are responsible for finding their own room and board, PAL-C will try to assist applicants in finding housing close to the office.
Requirements
Applications must have completed at least two semesters of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university by the start of the program.
Please note that we cannot accept applicants from outside of the United States at this time.
Application Instructions
All applicants must submit a complete application consisting of the following items:
- A completed Application Form
- A one-page professional resume with cover letter
- A short essay (see Application Form for more details)
Finalists will be interviewed and may be requested to furnish additional materials.
Please send all material to the PAL-C headquarters in Washington D.C. Please mention the position and term for which you are applying. Applicants will only be contacted if they are being considered.
Internship Vacancies
PAL-C has designed these internship positions in order to provide Pakistani-Americans exposure to U.S. politics and international relations. We encourage all students and parents to seriously consider the internships listed below as they each offer students very unique and valuable experience, as well as the opportunity to work with ideal role models.
The listings below are currently available and need to be filled immediately. All internships are housed at the PAL-C headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Position: Director of Operations/Intern. Full-time.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Qualifications: Undergraduate/Graduate Student or recent graduate. International Relations, Political Science/Government, Media/Journalism majors preferred. Strong organizational skills are a must.
Description: Organize and execute meetings, seminars, conferences and events sponsored by PAL-C. Work with the Executive Director and Board members to organize successful fundraisers and press conferences. Support the Director of Communications in hosting outreach events with other organizations. Finally, play an active role in conducting PAL-C outreach on Capitol Hill.
Position: Director of Communications/Intern. Full-time.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Qualifications: Undergraduate/Graduate Student or recent graduate. International Relations, Political Science/Government, Media/Journalism majors preferred. Strong writing skills are a must.
Description: Organize and execute PAL-C outreach vision, plan events, write press releases and policy statements, and coordinate PAL-C's efforts with other organizations. Work with the Executive Director and Board members to organize successful fundraisers and press conferences. Finally, play an active role in conducting PAL-C outreach on Capitol Hill.
Position: IT Director/Intern. Minimum of 15 hours per week. Full-time commitment is highly preferred.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Qualifications: Undergraduate/Graduate Student or recent graduate.
Description: Manage the PAL-C office network and workstations. Update the website regularly and design interactive projects for PAL-C. Assist in creating multimedia presentations for PAL-C events.
Position: Research Assistant/Intern. Minimum of 15 hours per week. Full-time commitment is highly preferred.
Number of Positions Available: 2
Qualifications: Undergraduate/Graduate Student or recent graduate. International Relations, Political Science/Government, Media/Journalism majors preferred. Strong writing skills are a must.
Description: Conduct research on issues of interest to PAL-C members, such as immigration, minority affairs, homeland security, racial profiling, Pakistan-US relations, Congressional affairs, etc. The research will be published, presented and distributed to PAL-C members and Members of Congress.
Please send your application to:
Pakistani American Leadership Center
Congressional House Building
236 Massachusetts Ave, NE, Suite 209
Washington, DC 20002
Tel: 202-675-2004
Fax: 202-675-2006
Email: info@pal-c.org
Contact Person: Taha Gaya
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