Internship- Unpaid SY25-26

LaAmistad•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Internship Opportunity: School Year 2025–2026 Multiple Locations in Metro Atlanta – View Map Unpaid | Part-time | Flexible Hours | Training + Course Credit Eligible Start Date: July 2025 – July 2026 For High School, College, and Graduate Students (up to 2 years post-grad) Make a Difference. Gain Real-World Experience. Are you passionate about education, community engagement, or nonprofit work? LaAmistad is offering unpaid internship opportunities designed for students or recent graduates who want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Latino students and families—while gaining hands-on professional experience. Whether your interests lie in K–12 education, ESL, social work, nonprofit management, communications, business , or community outreach , this internship offers the chance to work alongside experienced educators and nonprofit leaders on programs that truly change lives. About LaAmistad Our Mission: To prepare Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs. Our Vision: That Latino students and families achieve life-long self-sufficiency. Our Core Values: Kindness – Speak with love, listen with patience, act with compassion Excellence – Every touch, every time, no exceptions Passion – Bring energy and joy to meaningful work Teamwork – Together, we can do so much Perseverance – Endure and overcome with grit and purpose What You’ll Do Interns will support day-to-day operations of LaAmistad’s afterschool and family programs. You’ll receive valuable mentorship, gain practical skills, and work in a mission-driven environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or current high school/college enrollment
Fluency in English; Spanish proficiency preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask, take initiative, and work independently or in teams
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic tech troubleshooting
Access to reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
Must bring your own laptop

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Experience working with youth or diverse communities
Strong organizational and time management skills
Comfortable with Chromebooks and digital tools
Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends

Responsibilities

Support teaching staff and volunteers during afterschool programming for K–12 students
Assist in developing and delivering instructional activities and materials
Help translate communication for families in English and Spanish
Support parent engagement efforts and school-home communication
Collect, enter, and organize program data
Prepare program materials and assist with outreach or event planning
Respond to inquiries from students, parents, or staff
Participate in staff meetings or trainings as appropriate
Perform other duties based on your skills, goals, and site needs