ALPHA CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is pleased to announce that it is accepting résumés and applications for the Alpha Congressional Internship. Qualified applicants must be a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and an undergraduate student or graduate within the last year.
Interested applicants should possess a positive attitude and the ability to learn, comprehend quickly and work effectively with others in a fastpaced environment. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are also a plus. A cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required.
Opportunities are available in Washington, D.C. and in District offices throughout the year. Internships are unpaid, and interns generally work for approximately three months. Internships provide an excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of Congress, government agencies and the legislative process.
All application materials should be scanned and e-mailed to govinterns@apa1906.net.
Applications must be received no later than the deadlines below to be reviewed for consideration. Students have an opportunity to earn academic credit.
The dates for the Congressional Internships are:
Spring January 9, 2012-May 18, 2012
Deadline to apply is December 15, 2011
Summer June 4, 2012-August 31, 2012
Deadline to apply is April 1, 2012
Fall September 10, 2012-December 14,
2012 Deadline to apply is July 1, 2012
ALPHA CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
Please fill out this form completely.
Please attach a professional photo of yourself to this application or email it along with this completed application. Vital Information
Date of Birth Place of Birth
CHAPTER AFFILIATION & EDUCATION
Chapter/District/Regional Offices Held:
Honors and Awards:
Campus and Community Organizations:
Job Title: Place of Employment:
Employer’s Address:
Employer’s Phone Number:
Name of Supervisor:
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Military Record (please indicate the following: branch of service, date entered, date separated, rank or grade at entry, rank or grade at separation and any decorations):
Have you ever previously worked on Capitol Hill?
YES NO If yes, please provide dates, and in what capacity you worked?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?
YES NO If yes, please explain.
Chapter Name: Key #: Chapter Seat: Initiation Date:
Current Collegiate Classification (if applicable): College GPA: College GPA Scale:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Please describe any work, undergraduate or personal experience, that you feel has contributed to your personal growth (you may use an additional sheet of paper if necessary):
Please list any additional skills:
Supplemental Information Checklist
A current official transcript
Proof of enrollment status from Registrar’s Office
2 letters of recommendation
Chapter Advisor
Chapter and Alpha involvement
College/University Faculty/Staff Member
Campus involvement
Passport photo (may be scanned with application)
No more than 500 word count essay on “WHAT DO THE ALPHA PRINCIPLES MEAN TO YOU, AND HOW WILL YOU APPLY THEM IN A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE?”
Applications must be received in the Corporate Headquarters Office no later than the corresponding deadlines for consideration into the program. Please submit all information at one time; incomplete applications will be rejected.
Candidates will be selected and informed by the respective hiring congressional office.
I certify that the information provided in this application is true and current. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts and supplemental information requested is cause for non-acceptance into an Alpha Congressional Internship. I understand that the organization is not obligated to accept or place me as an intern, and if selected as an intern, I agree to fulfill the responsibilities to the best of my ability and abide by the expectations, policies and regulations of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the congressional office. I further understand that leave time is not accrued during the internship period, I will not be compensated for any time missed and no additional benefits (i.e., medical, insurance, pension) will be provided to interns as part of this internship package.
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