APAPA Summer Internship
APAPA Summer Internship
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The APAPA National Internship is a professional and leadership development program, designed for students interested in skills and experiences to help advance their leadership skills in government, industry and community affairs. This program, taking place during the Summer, is unique because it places interns into offices in the Capitol and other elected offices, while providing interns opportunities to put into practice skills valuable and transferable in multiple industry sectors.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The internship provides the following professional experience:
Communications: Learning best practices for successful communication campaigns.
Marketing: Integrating proven strategies from tech-entrepreneurs, investors, & politicians
Public Relations: Learning skills in direct outreach, public relations, and engagement
Project Management: Getting experience in strategic planning and project execution
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
Interns will be expected to:
- At least 18 years old
- Work 10-15 hours per week
- Workshop Series: Participate in weekly professional development workshops & training seminars and weekly meetings with Intern Director
- Must be a current college student or graduating High School student
BENEFITS
- Letter of Recommendation
- Invitation for Future Programs
- Professional Reference
- Professional Development
- Internship Credit for Applicable Majors
- Opportunity to receive a scholarship: Up to $500
Deadline:
April 30, 2026
Mandatory Orientation: TBD
Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
Office Internship Dates:
June 15th, 2026- August 14th, 2026
Apply using this link: https://forms.gle/2HSr5PNCSJXDvwen9
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Doua Thao
Internship Coordinator
APAPA Butte County Chapter
APAPA's National Internship Program
Program: www.apapaleadership.org
Organization: www.apapa.org
P: (530)521-6037 | E: bcc@apapa.org