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 issues affecting the District’s API community. 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.
- Outreach Intern - The intern will work closely with the Outreach Team in serving the District’s API community. Duties may 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) translating, and 5) handling administrative tasks. Being bilingual in English and Korean, Vietnamese, Mandarin, or Cantonese are required.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter detailing your suitability for the position, and contact information for three references to:
Dory Peters, Special Assistant
Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs
441 4th Street, NW, 805 South
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: (202) 727-3120 / Fax: (202) 727-9655
