Regional Security Studies Volunteer Programs

Internship Programs

College of Security Studies: Regional Security Studies Internship Program (RSSIP)

RSSIP places capable and motivated students, along with recent college graduates, at the center of executing our courses and workshops at DKI APCSS.

RSSIP Responsibilities:

• Attend relevant training, preparations, and staff meetings to effectively support the Center.
• Provide logistical support for activities including timekeeping, microphone use, ushering, escorting, and venue set-up.
• Attend lectures to improve knowledge.
• Assist with exercises and games.
• Participate in faculty working groups.
• Assist Seminar Leaders in executing the in-resident courses.

Interns will have the opportunity to

• Serve as a Seminar Leader as needed.
• Write a paper for publication.
• Assist professors with lectures or publications.
• Engage in Center social activities.
• Observe official visits and expert discussions.

Academic Credit – The RSSIP can qualify for academic credit. Interns are responsible for verifying whether their schools offer this and making the necessary arrangements.

Qualifications – Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Participation in an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution
• Recent completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution.
• Academic and professional goals relevant to international affairs, economics, or federal service
• Interest in Indo-Pacific security issues
• Strong interpersonal skills, an understanding of teamwork, and a commitment to professionalism
• A grasp of classroom etiquette
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Eligible Candidates

• U.S. citizens and internationals who can obtain an F-1 or J-1 Visa.
• It is the responsibility of the foreign candidates to apply for a visa to enter the United States. DKI APCSS does NOT sponsor visas. Foreign student candidates with questions about securing a visa should address them to rssip@apcss.org
• Graduate and undergraduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA, recent graduates (less than 5 years) have priority in recruitment.
• Other applicants may be considered according to the needs of the Center
• All applicants must be able to pass a background investigation

Information Services Department – Cyber Security or Help Desk

Cyber Security Intern Responsibilities:

• Vulnerability management: analyze systems and prioritize the vulnerabilities and brief management.
• Incident response as required following existing policies and protocols.

Help Desk Intern Responsibilities:

• Manage client requests utilizing the ticket system (Service now).
• Customer service: interacting with customers and working to translate their issues into IT requirements and solutions.
• Gain knowledge on how to configure and deploy a wide variety of hardware including CPUs, printers, and peripherals.
• Software patching utilizing in-house tools.

Qualifications – Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Certification in Security+ and Windows 10/11 and/or
• Participation in an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution or
• Recent completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution.
• Academic and professional goals relevant to cyber security, IT, or federal service
• Interest in Indo-Pacific security issues
• Strong interpersonal skills, an understanding of teamwork, and a commitment to professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Eligible Candidates

• Active-duty U.S military
• Graduate and undergraduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA, recent graduates (less than 5 years) have priority in recruitment.
• All applicants must be able to pass a background investigation.

Library Department

Intern responsibilities:

• Process incoming titles
• Copy catalog
• Shelf-read
• Check in and out.
• Print materials to users
• Shelve or retrieve books.
• Assist the Reference Librarian in determining relevant purchasing recommendations.
• The supervisor (Reference Librarian) is also open to considering any proposed projects from the intern (For example: Creating a tailored monthly resource newsletter for Faculty members

Qualifications – Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Participation in an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution or
• Recent completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution majoring in Library Sciences or Archival Studies.
• Academic and professional goals relevant to Library services and/or federal service
• Interest in Indo-Pacific security issues
• Strong interpersonal skills, an understanding of teamwork and a commitment to professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Eligible Candidates

• U.S. citizens and internationals who can obtain an F-1 or J-1 Visa.
• It is the responsibility of the foreign candidates to apply for a visa to enter the United States. DKI APCSS does NOT sponsor visas. Foreign student candidates with questions about securing a visa should address them to rssip@apcss.org
• Graduate and undergraduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA, recent graduates (less than 5 years) have priority in recruitment.
• Other applicants may be considered according to the needs of the Center.
• All applicants must be able to pass a background investigation.

Public Affairs Department – Social Media/Podcast Intern

Intern responsibilities:

• Social Media Management: Assist in creating, scheduling, and curating engaging content across DKI APCSS’s social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and others. Monitor social media activity, respond to comments and messages, and engage with our online community. Explore innovative approaches to enhance social media presence, expand reach, and improve audience engagement.
• Podcast Development: Support the production of security-focused podcasts, from researching potential topics and guests to assisting with scriptwriting and recording sessions. Collaborate with the Public Affairs Office team and external partners to ensure smooth podcast production, including audio editing and post-production tasks. Help manage the distribution and promotion of podcast episodes through various platforms.
• Content Creation: Contribute to developing visually appealing and informative graphics, images, and short videos to complement social media posts and podcast episodes. Assist in drafting compelling and concise copy for social media captions, podcast descriptions, and promotional materials.
• Analytics and Reporting: Monitor social media metrics and podcast analytics to gauge performance and effectiveness of content. Compile regular reports on key performance indicators. Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to improve content strategy and audience engagement.
• Research and Trend Analysis: Stay up to date with current events, trends, and discussions related to regional security, international relations, and digital media to inform content creation and social media strategy.
• Cross-functional support: Collaborate with other teams within the Public Affairs Office to support overall communication and outreach efforts, including media relations, website content management, and event coverage.

Qualifications – Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Participation in an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution or
• Recent completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution majoring in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or English.
• Academic and professional goals relevant to public affairs/relations and/or federal service
• Interest in Indo-Pacific security issues
• Strong interpersonal skills, an understanding of teamwork, and a commitment to professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Eligible Candidates

• U.S. citizens and internationals who can obtain an F-1 or J-1 Visa.
• It is the responsibility of the foreign candidates to apply for a visa to enter the United States. DKI APCSS does NOT sponsor visas. Foreign student candidates with questions about securing a visa should address them to rssip@apcss.org
• Graduate and undergraduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA, recent graduates (less than 3 years) have priority in recruitment.
• Other applicants may be considered according to the needs of the Center.
• All applicants must be able to pass a background investigation.

Visiting Scholar Program

The Visiting Scholar Program (VSP) provides academics and PhD candidates the opportunity to work on the development of our courses and workshops at DKI APCSS. VSP responsibilities:

• Support DKI APCSS’ suite of on-island courses. Scholars partner with professors in seminars attended by U. S. and foreign military and civilian security practitioners. Take part in lesson planning, assist and participate in lectures and policy discussions, and join in on course social activities across the island.
• Pursue research and develop academic papaers outlined in their research proposal with approval from DKI APCSS College leadership
• Attend visits from U. S. officials and foreign dignitaries
• Publish peer-reviewed articles in the Center’s academic journal and on the Center’s different social media websites.
• Present lectures in plenary, elective or brown bag lunch
• Contribute to official visits and expert discussions.
• Participate in faculty working groups.
• Scholars may participate in course development where their expertise matches.

Academic Credit – The VSP can qualify for academic credit. Scholars are responsible for verifying whether their schools offer this and making the necessary arrangements.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• 10+ years of professional/academic experience in international relations, political science, economics, and foreign affairs or participation in a PhD program from an accredited institution
• Recent completion of a PhD program from an accredited institution
• Academic and professional goals relevant to international affairs, economics, or federal service
• International experience and an interest in Indo-Pacific issues
• Strong interpersonal skills, an understanding of teamwork and a commitment to professionalism
• Research experience, analytical and writing capabilities and a grasp of classroom etiquette
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Eligible Candidates

• U.S. citizens and internationals who can obtain an F-1 or J-1 Visa.
• It is the responsibility of the foreign candidates to apply for a visa to enter the United States. DKI APCSS does NOT sponsor visas. Foreign student candidates with questions about securing a visa should address them to rssip@apcss.org
• PhD students with a minimum 3.5 GPA,
• Other applicants may be considered according to the needs of the Center
• All applicants must be able to pass a background investigation

Visiting Practitioner Program

The Visiting Practitioner Program (VPP) puts security sector and government professionals at the heart of the work of DKI APCSS. VPP responsibilities:

• Support DKI APCSS’ suite of on-island courses. Scholars partner with professors in seminars attended by U. S. and foreign military and civilian security practitioners. Take part in lesson planning, assist and participate in lectures and policy discussions, and join in on course social activities across the island.
• Pursue projects and products outlined in their partnership proposal with approval from DKI APCSS College leadership
• Attend visits from U. S. officials and foreign dignitaries
• Present lectures in plenary, elective or brown bag lunch
• Contribute to official visits and expert discussions.
• Participate in faculty working groups.
• Develop a network to advance their projects and products

Academic Credit – The VPP can qualify for academic credit. Scholars are responsible for verifying whether their schools offer this and making the necessary arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in international relations, political science, economics, and foreign affairs.
• International experience and an interest in Indo-Pacific issues
• Strong interpersonal skills, an understanding of teamwork, and a commitment to professionalism
• A grasp of classroom etiquette
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Eligible Candidates

• U.S. citizens and internationals who can obtain an F-1 or J-1 Visa.
• It is the responsibility of the foreign candidates to apply for a visa to enter the United States. DKI APCSS does NOT sponsor visas. Foreign student candidates with questions about securing a visa should address them to rssip@apcss.org
• Other applicants may be considered according to the needs of the Center
• All applicants must be able to pass a background investigation

The following outlines the due dates, required documents, and submission methods for each program. Candidates with questions should address them to rssip@apcss.org.

Cohort dates for all the programs:

• Fall season 22 August – 15 December
• Spring season 10 January – 31 May
• Summer season 3 June – 31 August

Note: All programs have rolling admissions and review applications on a regular basis. If you are interested in a particular cohort, we encourage you to apply as soon as you have all the required materials.

Required documents list
Your application will not be considered complete and eligible for review until all items are submitted.

Submit Documents to RSSIP@APCSS.ORG. All documents should be labeled Lastname, Firstname_document and in PDF format, for example, Doe,Jane_Resume.pdf.

* Transcripts are required to verify enrollment or graduation from an accredited institution. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted in the beginning. Once accepted into the program official transcripts will be required.

**International candidates’ background checks are processed through NCIS. Any missing information may delay the clearance process, which in turn may delay your acceptance into the program. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure the form is correct and filled out completely.