GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOROFFICE ON LATINO AFFAIRS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNSHIPDESCRIPTION

Position: Intern: One full-time positionDuration: Mid-May to August, 2014 (Summer) Compensation: Unpaid OLA Program: Outreach Department Reports To: Community Outreach Specialist

Internship Description

The Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (OLA) is seeking undergraduate/graduate students interested in the impact of local government on the Latino population in the District of Columbia.  Interns will be given the opportunity to work closely with OLA staff members on various initiatives and projects aimed at serving the needs of the Latino population.

Outreach Intern: The Outreach Department is seeking a student intern to work closely with the outreach team on projects and activities targeting and interacting with the DC Latino population. Interns may also be asked to accompany staff members on site visits and to handle administrative tasks pertaining to completed projects.

Interns will also gain significant knowledge of various DC government agencies and community-based organizations and their functions within the District, especially as it pertains to the Latino community.  OLA aspires to provide its interns with the tools and the experience needed to best serve the Latino community, and strives to ensure that all interns are allowed to explore their strengths and utilize their creativity to this end.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a strong interest in working with issues affecting underserved migrant communities in general, and the Latino population in particular

Proven ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, and superior verbal and written communication skills in both languages

Strong organizational, and time management skills Self-starter, problem solver, positive attitude, and able to set priorities when working individually or in a team Comfortable working with individuals from the general public, as well as government and non-profit employees Any pertinent knowledge of disseminating information via social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and

Instagram

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply for the summer semester is May 23rd, 2014. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for future semesters. Please indicate the semester in your cover letter.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Cecilia Castillo Ayometzi, Ph.D.Language Access and Advocacy CoordinatorExecutive Office of the MayorOffice on Latino Affairs2000 14th Street, NW 2nd FloorWashington, DC 20009

Or via e-mail: cecilia.castillo@dc.gov