GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR OFFICE ON LATINO AFFAIRS

COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION Position: Intern: One part-time position Duration: January May, 2013 (Spring) Compensation: Unpaid OLA Program: Communications Department Reports To: Press Informational Officer Internship 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. Communications Intern: The Communications Department is seeking a junior/senior undergraduate or graduate student to work closely with the Press Informational Officer (PIO) in communicating between the Executive Office of the Mayor, DC government agencies, the Latino community, and other stakeholders, as the voice of OLA. Interns will be asked to attend community events with the Executive Director and/or PIO to capture multimedia materials, provide assistance, and then produce written and media pieces about these events. Interns with a major in Communications and/or Journalism and skills in website design and development, photo and video editing, and social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr, Vimeo) are preferred. 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 Wordpress

If 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 14th Street, NW 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20009 Or via e-mail: cecilia.castillo@dc.gov