The Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) is seeking motivated individuals interested in public service and the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community.  Interns will gain valuable experience by working on projects serving the needs of the API communities and organizations in the District and will acquire vast knowledge about the District’s various government agencies and functions.  The interns will receive a worthwhile opportunity to grow, cultivate new ideas, and play a contributing role in District activities!

 

Language Access Intern - The intern will focus on language access related work in the office and issues affecting the Asian and Pacific Islander communities.  OAPIA is tasked with providing technical assistance to over 25 District Agencies on language access. The intern will assist the Language Access Coordinator in implementing the Act.  Some of the duties of the intern will include conducting an assessment of agency frontline centers, research best practices by municipal governments in providing linguistically and culturally appropriate services to the Asian and Pacific Islander community and further develop a network of governments, and creating reference manuals for District agencies on the API community.

 

Outreach Intern - The intern will work closely with the Outreach Team in serving the API population in the District. Duties include 1) assisting outreach coordinators with different outreach projects and activities; 2) visiting community based organizations, residents, and business owners; 3) providing case assistance to District residents & merchants, 4) occasional simple translations; and 5) handling administrative tasks. Being bilingual in English and Korean, Vietnamese, Mandarin, or Cantonese are required.

 

Applicants should be undergraduate or graduate students who possess strong written and oral communication skills as well as organizational abilities.  They must be flexible and willing to take initiative.  Strong computer and research skills are also desired.  The intern should be able to work a minimum of 10 weeks for at least 20 hours per week.  Most importantly, applicants must be able to work with diverse populations.

 

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, please email a resume, cover letter detailing your suitability for the position, and contact information to:

 

Elliot Lee, Outreach Specialist
Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs
441 4th Street, NW, 721 North, Washington, DC 20001
Tel: (202) 727-3120 / Fax: (202) 727-9655
Elliot.Lee@dc.gov