Become an Intern!
Become an AACC Intern and gain real-world experience in event planning, leadership, marketing, and commnity engagement.
- Plan Signature Campus Events
- Create Social Media & Marketing Campaigns
- Build Leadership & Professional Skills
- Gain Hands-On Experience
- Celebrate APIDA Communities
Senior Internship Program
Senior Interns play a vital leadership role in the Asian American Cultural Center (AACC), leading the planning and execution of the center's signature events, including Pan-Asian Lunar New Year, APIDA Heritage Month, and the APIDA Graduation and Leadership Awards.
This is a paid internship in which interns work 10 hours per week throughout the academic year. Senior Interns oversee every stage of event planning—from developing program itineraries and coordinating vendors to ordering food, recruiting student organizations for performances, managing event logistics, and troubleshooting technical needs. They collaborate with campus partners to ensure each event is engaging, well-organized, and successful.
Beyond event planning, Senior Interns serve as mentors to Junior Interns, providing guidance, sharing best practices, and fostering leadership development within the internship program. They also support the AACC's outreach efforts by designing promotional materials, managing social media content, and helping amplify the center's programs and initiatives across campus.
Senior Interns are integral to the success of the AACC. Through their leadership, creativity, and dedication, they help cultivate meaningful experiences that celebrate and support the APIDA community.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Senior Internship Program, applicants must have successfully completed the Junior Internship Program. Applicants must also be a freshman, sophomore, or junior at the time of applying.
Junior Internship Program
The Junior Internship Program combines hands-on leadership experience with a 1.5-credit academic course that explores topics related to the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Arab (APIDA) community, including identity, history, culture, and social issues.
Throughout the semester, Junior Interns gain valuable experience by working alongside Senior Interns and learning the fundamentals of program planning and event coordination. Through this mentorship, interns develop practical skills in organizing campus events, collaborating with teams, and supporting the Asian American Cultural Center's initiatives.
As part of the course, interns have the opportunity to reflect on their personal growth and learning by creating a project for the annual Junior Art Gallery, where they showcase their identities, experiences, and perspectives with the campus community.
While the Junior Internship is not a paid position, students earn 1.5 academic credits upon successful completion of the program. In addition, Junior Interns who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply for the Senior Internship Program for the following academic year, providing an opportunity to further develop their leadership and event planning skills.
The Junior Internship Program combines hands-on leadership experience with a 1.5-credit academic course that explores topics related to the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community, including identity, history, culture, and social issues.
Throughout the semester, Junior Interns gain valuable experience by working alongside Senior Interns and learning the fundamentals of program planning and event coordination. Through this mentorship, interns develop practical skills in organizing campus events, collaborating with teams, and supporting the Asian American Cultural Center's initiatives.
As part of the course, interns have the opportunity to reflect on their personal growth and learning by creating a project for the annual Junior Art Gallery, where they showcase their identities, experiences, and perspectives with the campus community.
While the Junior Internship is not a paid position, students earn 1.5 academic credits upon successful completion of the program. In addition, Junior Interns who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply for the Senior Internship Program for the following academic year, providing an opportunity to further develop their leadership and event planning skills.
