GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

OFFICE ON LATINO AFFAIRS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNSHIP
DESCRIPTION


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

I nternship Description

The Mayors 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 23
rd
, 2014. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for future
semesters. Please indicate the semester in your cover letter.

I f interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Cecilia Castillo Ayometzi, Ph.D.
Language Access and Advocacy Coordinator
Executive Office of the Mayor
Office on Latino Affairs
2000 14
th
Street, NW 2
nd
Floor
Washington, DC 20009

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