Sandra Ung is running in the June 2021 Democratic Primary for City Council in New York City. At just 7 years old, she and her family fled genocide in Cambodia and came to the United States. Since then, she has grown up in Flushing with her family, attending local public schools before attending Columbia Law School. Sandra then worked as a non-profit attorney providing assistance to victims of domestic violence with Sanctuary for Families. Since then, she has been involved in local, state, and federal government by helping constituents navigate complex governmental bureaucracies and currently works in Congresswoman Grace Meng’s office.

Sandra is running for City Council because she wants to create more opportunities for everyone in the city. She wants to increase language accessibility for immigrant communities, improve services for victims/survivors of domestic violence, support initiatives to help our local small businesses, and increase funding to our public schools.

The Sandra Ung 2021 campaign is seeking motivated volunteers and interns who are interested in grassroots organizing on the local level. By volunteering for Sandra, students can directly connect with local voters through canvassing and phone banking which can accommodate in-person and remote positions, while working with an amazing team of interns and volunteers. Reference letters and/or service hours can be provided.

If students are interested in applying, please reply to this email, [email protected], or contact the Campaign Manager Alexander Hart at [email protected] to learn more!

The New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) is seeking an intern with prior experience advocating for the immigrant community at the grassroots level, interest in government with a focus on its nexus with community-based organizations and an interest in international relations. Governor Cuomo established ONA in 2013 to assist new Americans who are eager to contribute to our economy and become part of the family of New York State. The NYS Office for New Americans is committed to strengthening New York State’s welcoming environment for New Americans and facilitating their success.

ONA is seeking an intern for 10-19 hours a week for a period of three months. Office hours are Monday – Friday, from 10am – 5pm, but intern will be telecommuting; no in-person work is required. This internship is unpaid.

Internship Responsibilities:

• Develop immigration briefs on pressing immigration topics
• Extract New York State immigration statistics and findings from new publications/reports from the Migration Policy Institute, Pew Research Center, Center for Migration Studies, American Immigration Council, AS/COA and more
• Conduct research on the new American population in the different regions in New York State using the most recent U.S. Census data and help draft regional fact sheets
• Administrative assistance such as editing documents and data entry.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational & time management skills
• Familiar with diverse culture/language
• Take initiative & work independently
• Strong academic research skills

To apply please email [email protected] and attach a cover letter stating your interest in interning for the New York State Office for New Americans (ONA).

The Dr. Wendy Heyman Public Interest Fellowship awards 15 Baruch students with $3,000 each and aims to transform their lives by providing them with the means to explore careers in public interest. Heyman Fellows work in unpaid internships or volunteer with non-profit organizations serving the ‘common good’. This fellowship was named in memory of Dr. Wendy Heyman, psychologist and advocate for volunteerism and gaining valuable work experience while making a difference in the world.

Applications will be accepted and fellowships will be granted on a rolling basis now through January 29, 2021.

1) Heyman Student Application (to be completed by the student)
https://baruch.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4IbmyeWX9vgWVwx

2) Heyman Employer Verification Form (to be completed by the student’s employer)
https://baruch.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Ex0TBwofAZ0dE1

Any questions can be directed to [email protected].