Internship- Unpaid
About The Position
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. 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
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
Benefits
- Training
- Course Credit Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
