Address cover letter to Annie Nguyen, Program Manager
Submit application by Wednesday, June 3, via OCAPICA Public Fellow
The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, Inc. (OCAPICA) was established in 1997 with the mission to build a healthier and stronger community by enhancing the well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders through inclusive partnerships in the areas of service, education, advocacy, organizing, and research. By 1999, OCAPICA expanded to include legislative education and advocacy as well as youth, cultural arts, and curriculum development. Since then, OCAPICA has grown even more to respond to the needs of AAPI and other under-served communities, expanding its programming in: mental health and wellness for youth and families; civic engagement and voter empowerment; youth employment; and academic mentoring and college readiness. OCAPICA also partners with local area universities on research, evaluation, and service learning.
The Public Fellow with work with the OCAPICA program manager and program supervisor on one of three possible projects.
- Chinese Suburban Voters: Work with OCAPICA to conduct a virtual survey collection of 2,000 Orange County Chinese suburban individuals testing public opinion on current issues such as public charge/immigration, housing, healthcare, and census. Identify themes and trends in the community as well as effective messaging practices.
- COVID-19 Needs Assessment: Coordinate with OCAPICA on the development and dissemination of a needs assessment, measuring the social, economic, and cultural impacts of COVID-19 on Orange County’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) small businesses and service workers. Conduct focus groups and interviews, if necessary.
- Youth Leadership Curriculum: Work with OCAPICA to continue to develop a youth leadership and identity exploration curriculum for Asian American (AA) students in Orange County high schools and document the history of AAPIs in Orange County. Conduct workshops with high school students to test out curriculum.
Minimum Qualifications
- Interest in utilizing research skills and knowledge of the AAPI communities to effect change.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
- Ability to use cloud-based file sharing programs such as Google Drive
- Experience with social media (Instagram, Facebook)
- Ability to operate computers, printers, scanners and database software
- Ability to work independently and productively with minimal direct on-site supervision