ANCA-WR Internship Program

Applications for the 2025 ANCA Western Region Internship Program (Summer) are now open. Submit your application below.

The ANCA Western Region Internship Program is a prestigious, part-time leadership initiative designed for college students, recent graduates, and high school seniors at least 17 years of age. It offers a comprehensive introduction to the public affairs arena, with a focus on the American political system, Armenian-American issues, and advocacy at local, state, and federal levels.

Interns will acquire hands-on experience in non-profit management, government affairs, community organizing, education, communications, media relations, research, writing, and event planning. In addition to working on both individual and collaborative projects, interns will participate in workshops featuring distinguished guest speakers, including public officials, community leaders from ANCA Western Region, and subject-matter experts.

General Requirements and Preferences

Applicants preferably should have a high school diploma
Interns must complete at least 15 hours per week during the Spring and Fall sessions, and at least 25 hours in the Summer
Applicants must be at least 17 years old at the start of the program

2025 Program Schedule

Summer (2025) – OPEN

Application Deadline: Sunday May 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Program Dates: June 16 – August 29, 2025

Requirements & Responsibilities:

The ANCA-WR internship offers a dynamic, immersive experience that provides interns with a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s operations through cross-departmental work. Interns will be expected to fulfill the following requirements and responsibilities:

Strong research and writing skills
Ability to critically assess media bias and cross-reference information
Proficiency in English, with familiarity in Armenian and other Caucasian languages considered an asset
Competence in public speaking, whether addressing live audiences or participating in virtual presentations
Effective problem-solving skills
Conducting research on community advocacy groups and organizations throughout the Western United States

For more information about the ANCA Western Region Internship Program, please e-mail info@ancawr.org or call (818) 500-1918.

2025 ANCA-WR Internship (Summer/Winter)

Name*
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Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)*
Email*
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Which internship session are you applying for?*
You may choose more than one session, depending on your availability, prior to its deadline.
- Summer 2024 (Deadline: Sunday May 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM)
How did you hear about this Internship?*
- Social Media
- ANCA-Western Region Email
- Personal Contact/Word of Mouth
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Questions
Please thoroughly acquaint yourself with the question and description of each entry before formulating your answer.
Why are you a strong candidate for the ANCA Western Region Internship Program and what do you hope to gain from the experience?*
Your statement should be between 400-500 words and should discuss issues and facts which have not been provided anywhere else in this application. A detailed answer will be highly regarded.
What does the Armenian Cause ("Hye Tahd") mean to you, and what have you done in your academic and professional life to advance it? If the second part of this question isn't applicable to you, or if you'd like to add onto your answer, please describe how one *should* work to advance it.*
Your statement should be within 350 words and should discuss issues and facts which have not been provided anywhere else in this application. A detailed answer will be highly regarded. Please keep in mind that experience related to Armenian issues or the community isn't a prerequisite for the internship program, so answering this question in a hypothetical manner is sufficient and won't impact your candidacy. You can choose to answer on behalf of your future self or the average person in the hypothetical.
If we asked the people closest to you to write a song about you, what would be the title?
No explanation required. This question is optional and won't impact your candidacy. You could also write the title of a song that already exists which you identify with.
Resume
Please upload a copy of your Resumé or CV (PDF Only)*
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

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