Japanese American Citizens League, San Jose Chapter

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Organization Description

The San Jose chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) was founded in 1923 as the American Loyalty League. The JACL, founded in 1929, is the nation’s oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization. The San Jose JACL offers educational, civil rights, cultural, and community building activities of interest to the local community.

The J-Town Community TV Internship is an unpaid, experiential learning opportunity focused on video production, storytelling, and cultural programming located in San Jose Japantown. Interns will film local events, work directly with professional filmmaker Duane Kubo and Henry Nakata, and receive peer mentorship from returning SJSU interns.

The San Jose JACL is accepting applications for up to four (4) new interns. This program offers valuable real-world experience while fostering a deeper connection to Japanese American history, culture, and community.

About J-Town Community TV
J-Town Community TV (JTCTV) is a YouTube channel films events and cultural programs in San Jose Japantown and ensures San Jose's history is archived at the San Jose Japanese American Museum. The YouTube channel is a platform for recording events held at Japantown venues. The channel provides a resource for people to stay informed about events and initiatives within Japantown when they are unable to attend in person.

About the San Jose JACL
The San Jose chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) was founded in 1923 as the American Loyalty League. The JACL, founded in 1929, is the nation’s oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization. The San Jose JACL offers educational, civil rights, cultural, and community building activities of interest to the local community.

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Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
Address 
565 North Fifth Street
San Jose, CA 95112
United States
General Phone 
(650) 485-1560
Website:
https://sanjosejacl.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Naoko Fujii
Job Title
Chair, Civil Rights Committee
Phone
(650) 485-1560
Email
naoko.fujii@gmail.com
Program(s) 
Internship
Organization type 
Grassroots Organization (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Arts, Culture, and Humanities, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Restorative Justice
Hours of operation 

M-F 9-5pm

Maximum students 
6