Staff Assistant - Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA)

Washington, DC

Full Time

Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA)

Mid Level

POSITION: Staff Assistant
OFFICE:        Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA)
OPEN:            March 20, 2026
CLOSE:         March 27, 2026
GRADE:        Career Service, Grade 11 Step 1 (CS-11)
SALARY:      $65,285

Current District of Columbia residents will receive priority and advanced preference for screening and interviews.

background

This position is located in the Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA) under the jurisdiction of the Executive Office of the Mayor. The mission of MOAPIA is to improve the quality of life for District Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) residents through advocacy and engagement. MOAPIA advises the Mayor, the Council, and District agencies on the views, needs, and concerns of the AANHPI community. MOAPIA provides recommendations on District programs and initiatives affecting the AANHPI community, and helps coordinate programs and initiatives within the government that promote the overall welfare of the AANHPI community. For more information about MOAPIA, please click here: https://communityaffairs.dc.gov/moapia

MOAPIA organizes and facilitates public and private programs on public safety, human rights, economic development, housing, employment, social services, public health, transportation, education, and multicultural development to ensure accessibility for the District’s AANHPI community. MOAPIA is the liaison between the District government and the AANHPI community.

Major duties

Provides administrative support such as but not limited to, scheduling the Director’s meetings, answering incoming phone calls, and ordering office supplies.
Assists in preparing various reports and maintaining agency website and social media accounts.
Manages office documents for supervisor's use in preparing correspondence, meetings, reports, and other events.
Manage information systems and databases to track documents, processes, and appointments.
Provides administrative support to the team on special events and other projects.
Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of MOAPIA's mission, goals, objectives, governing laws, and established policies.
Familiarity with community-based agencies and organizations serving the AANHPI community.
Constituent focused; positive outlook; strong people skills.
Highly organized and methodical; Innovative with strong critical thinking abilities.
Ability to work and coordinate multiple projects independently or in a team-oriented environment
Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with diverse political and cultural entities.
Experience in working with people representing a wide range of linguistic, ethnic and racial groups in community-based or neighborhood organizations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates should have 2 years of community outreach, stakeholder engagement, or publicity, preferably in a government or nonprofit setting.
Preference for candidates with the ability to speak and write fluently in English and one or more of the following languages: Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Vietnamese

Work environment

The work is performed primarily in-person in an office setting. Time in the field is frequently required for related events, including outside of traditional office hours.

SPECIAL NOTE - SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position is deemed security sensitive. The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.

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