Konnect at the University of California, Irvine

2010-2011 Advocacy and Involvement Chair Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for a position with Konnect.

JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Commit to an internship averaging about 7-10 hours per week with Konnect, including
attending regular, weekly general and board meetings
2. Participate, support, and help organize programs, events, and activities sponsored by Konnect,
including, but not limited to: Korean Culture Night, Roots Lecture Series, Annual Park Day, etc.
3. Work with board to develop and implement programming
4. Aid board with projects, such as letter writing and event planning.
5. Be versed in current events, community and campus involvement/leadership, outreach to
organizations for opportunities for membership, and provide service opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Full-time student (e. g. 12 units or more per quarter)
2. Cumulative 3.0 GPA (preferred)
3. Ability to work well with a team of diverse people and beliefs
4. Ability to present ideas in an organized and cogent manner
5. Have a passion for learning about the roots of Korean culture and increasing Asian Pacific
Islander Americans (APIA) engagement in the community
6. Meet deadlines consistently
7. Year-long commitment to an assigned 7-10 hour-per-week position

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
1. Acquire knowledge of Korean culture and issues surrounding the APIA community
2. Develop a commitment to principles of values and issues-based leadership
3. Ability to effective plan, organize, and maintain various programming events that benefit
Konnect membership and the community at large
4. Develop better organizational and planning skills
5. Engender a collaborative bond with other teammates and interns

Please submit application, class schedule, and work schedule to:

konnect.uci@gmail.com
by Thursday, October 14th at 5pm.

Interviews will be held in the next two weeks following the deadline. Please submit your
applications early. If you have any questions please e-mail konnect.uci@gmail.com
 KONNECT 2010-2011
ADVOCACY AND INVOLVEMENT CHAIR APPLICATION

PERSONAL
Name:
Date:
E-mail:
Phone:
Cell:
Current Address:
Permanent Address:

EDUCATIONAL
Class Level as of Fall 2010:
Date Entered UCI:
Major(s):
Minor(s):
Cumulative GPA:
Expected Year of Graduation:

EXPERIENCE
(Answers can be written on a separate sheet of paper. Consider writing
about a paragraph for every individual answer with the exception of the last question.)

1. What is your passion for working with the Konnect as the Advocacy and Involvement Chair?

2. Please list any experiences or skills you have had (leadership, activities, employment,
program/event planning, honors, awards, etc.) which would be relevant to your candidacy for the
position.

3. What sets you apart from other candidates in terms of this position? What skills would you
bring to the position?

4. What issue surrounding the Asian Pacific Islander American community would you like to
address the most?

5. What is your work style? Do you effectively meet major deadlines?

6. What notable experience do you have in advocacy and service?

7. What are your commitments for the upcoming year? Please attach your Fall Quarter 2010 and
work schedule (if applicable).