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ANCA-WR Internship Program

Applications for the 2026 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  25 hours per week in the Summer
  • Applicants must be at least 17 years old at the start of the program

2026 Program Schedule

Summer (2026) – OPEN

  • Application Deadline: Sunday May 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM
  • Program Dates: June 15 – August 10, 2026

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
  • 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.

2026 ANCA-WR Summer Internship

  • You may choose more than one session, depending on your availability, prior to its deadline.

  • Questions

    Please thoroughly acquaint yourself with the question and description of each entry before formulating your answer.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

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