OAPIA Internship Program
The Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) seeks motivated individuals interested in public service and the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community. Interns will gain valuable experience by working on projects serving the District’s API community. They will acquire knowledge about the District’s various government agencies and functions. Interns will receive a worthwhile opportunity to grow, cultivate new ideas, and play a contributing role in serving the District’s API community!
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 8 weeks for at least 25 hours per week. Most importantly, applicants must be able to work with diverse populations.
- 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 compliance with the Language Access Act of 2004 - the intern will assist the Language Access Coordinator in implementing the Act.
- Outreach Intern - The intern will focus on conducting outreach to the Districts API community. The position incorporates multimedia management, marketing, planning community events, visiting API constituents, and much more. Outreach is an important part of OAPIA, as the outreach team is the first line of interaction with the community. Interns will work closely with the outreach team to better serve the District’s API constituents.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter detailing your suitability for the position, and contact information for three references 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
