Olga May Wong Policy Fellowship
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The Olga May Wong Policy Fellowship is a part-time, paid position ($15/hour), with a max of 266 hours, that will support OCA’s national policy, advocacy, and organizing strategy and programming. The Fellow will report to the Policy & Advocacy Manager and work closely with the Executive Director and the policy and programs departments. The candidate should have at least 1-3 years of undergraduate or working experience in policy analysis, community organizing, and/or program facilitation. This position is in-person based in Washington, D.C., remote-optional, with a start date of early Q1 2025.
Previously established as the Olga May Wong Public Service Scholarship Fund, the Olga May Wong Policy Fellowship was created by the Wong Family to support Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders in their pursuit of public service, in honor of their family matriarch, loving wife, mother and grandmother, Olga May Wong, who passed peacefully on August 3, 2022, at the age of 94, surrounded by her husband, children, in-laws, and grandchildren.
Role and Responsibilities
Work with Policy & Advocacy Manager to track policies impacting the AANHPI community in the areas of digital equity, intergenerational wellbeing, and voting rights and synthesize these policies to colloquial-level talking points and fact sheets that would be utilized for in-language education campaigns.
Work with Manager of Programs to conduct advocacy trainings for high school and college youth organizations, as well as OCA chapters and corporate employee resource groups. Training materials are provided by OCA, but the Fellow will have opportunities to develop their own to present on behalf of OCA.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must have demonstrated interested in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander issues and causes.
Applicants must be a college/university student or have a college degree.
Applicants must not be a child or dependent of:
an OCA National staff,
an OCA Executive Council member,
or OCA Business Advisory Council.
Application Requirements
Professional Headshot
This should be a high-quality photo that clearly shows your face.
Short Bio (in PDF format, 300 words max)
This should include your background, identity, school, major/minor, work/experience, interests, etc. This info will be used on our website and press release if you are selected.
Academic Transcript (in PDF format; unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
Academic Transcript is required if you are currently a student or recent grad.
Resume (in PDF format)
One page front and back, i.e. two single-sided pages.
Two Professional References
References must be individuals who can speak about you professionally and personally. References must not be family members.
One Short Answer Response (in PDF format)
What AANHPI issue(s) are you passionate about? What sparked your interest in this issue? What vision do you have for the future when it comes to this issue? (300 words max)
One Essay Response (in PDF format)
Essay Prompt: Olga May Wong was taken out of school when she was 8 years old and has always stressed the importance of education above all else. Why is education so important and how does access to educational opportunities allow the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community to advance in society? (500 words max)
Frequently Asked Questions
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This fellowship can be in-person based in Washington, DC, or remote from anywhere else in the United States, depending on the fellow’s availability.
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This is a part-time fellowship and the number of hours a week will depend on the fellow’s availability. The duration of the fellowship will depend on how many hours a week the fellow works. The total number of hours worked cannot exceed 266 hours.
