Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist

1 month ago


Washington, United States Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments (MOTA) Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION:  Community Outreach Specialist (Bilingual-Vietnamese)
OFFICE:        Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA)
OPEN:            August 1, 2024
GRADE:        Career Service-Term, Grade 11 Step 1 (CS-11)
SALARY:      $65,285

Current District of Columbia residents will receive priority and advanced preference for screening and interviews.
 backgroundThe Bowser Administration seeks an energetic and qualified candidate to serve as a Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist (Fluent, both writing and speaking, in English and Vietnamese) in the Mayor’s Office on Asian Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA) in the Executive Office of the Mayor.  The mission of MOAPIA is to improve the quality of life for District Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders through advocacy and engagement. MOAPIA advises the Mayor, the Council, and District agencies on the views, needs, and concerns of the AAPI community. MOAPIA provides recommendations on District programs and initiatives affecting the AAPI community and helps coordinate programs and initiatives within the government that promote the overall welfare of the AAPI community.  

The incumbent is responsible for the implementation of a strategic approach for the Mayor and the District of Columbia to engage, empower, and improve the quality of life of the AAPI community while integrating the interests of all key stakeholders. This includes implementation of policy and programs which provide resources to ensure that a full range health, education, employment, and social services are made available to the AAPI community of the District of Columbia.  
 Major duties
  • Conduct community outreach activities (e.g. door-to-door visits, workshops, meetings) to the District’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
  • Assist in planning the development and communication of information designed for target community and will assist with translating materials and interpretation.
  • Lead research projects to better understand the major problems which confront the AAPI community of the District of Columbia and report these problems to the Mayor.
  • Build strong relationships with non-governmental AAPI organizations and other government agencies to provide mutual support, collaborate on shared issues and interests, advise one another on more efficient and beneficial policies and practices, and assist in the creation of new agencies and organizations which benefit the AAPI community.
  • Travel throughout the District to meet with residents, businesses and community groups.
  • Provide administrative and program support.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
 COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Ability to speak and write fluently in Vietnamese and English (A verbal and written language assessment will be administered prior to any formal interviews).
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability to meet deadlines within a team environment; willing to work on evenings and weekends on as needed basis; has permit to work in the United States if needed.
 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Qualified candidates should have 3-5 years of community outreach, stakeholder engagement, marketing, or publicity, preferably in a government or nonprofit setting.
 Work environmentThe work is performed primarily in-person in an office setting. Times in the field are permitted when there is a related event.
 RESIDENCYCurrent District of Columbia residents will receive priority and advanced preference for screening and interviews.

If you are interested in this role, please upload your resume and answer the questionnaire. Only the candidates deemed most suited for the position based on resume will receive a call to schedule further discussion.

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