Thank you for your interest in an internship with with Casa Latina! We depend on the commitment and energy of over 50 community volunteers and interns to carry out our programs for immigrant Latino workers and their families.
These internships are unpaid, but are a rewarding opportunity to gain valuable job experience that can be added to your resume to better qualify you for a position in social services, non-profit organizations or immigrant or Latino communities. Students may also be able to receive credit or pay through their universities and should check with advisors or department chairs for procedures and requirements.
We are no longer accepting applications for summer 2012 interns. However, we always accept applications for regular volunteers. Thank you for your interest.
Process to apply for internships
1. Download the application form: InternshipApplicationPacket_0.doc
2. Send in application with resume or summary of qualifications and relevant experience by email or mail to:
Araceli Hernadez
Programs Director
araceli@casa-latina.org
Casa Latina 317 17th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98144
phone: 206.956.0779 x111
fax: 206.956.0780
3. You will hear from us in about two weeks to set up an interview.
4. Interview by phone or in person.
5. We will inform you within one week of our decision.
6. Come to Casa Latina to begin orientation and internship!
¡Gracias por su interes en invertir su tiempo en los programas de Casa Latina!
Intership Opportunities 2012
Volunteer ESL Teacher
Participate in Casa Latina’s popular education model by teaching English to workers at the Day Workers’ Center. Interns will teach a “Practical English” class on Monday or Friday at 9am, exploring issues ranging from finding a job to health care. Interns should speak some Spanish and are required to attend a Casa Latina orientation with the ESL Volunteer Coordinator. Previous experience or training as an ESL teacher is preferred but not necessary, as additional training will be given. This is 6-month minimum commitment totaling 2-3 hours a week.
Computer Lab Assistant
Participate in a brand new program giving computer access to our participants. Twice a week, the Lab Assistant will supervise and help workers get onto the internet, create word documents, and access other basic programs on a set of new laptops. This is a 6-month minimum commitment beginning as soon as possible. The Lab Assistant will come twice a week for a couple hours in the late morning/early afternoon. Spanish proficiency is required, extensive computer knowledge is preferred but not necessary.
Emergency Preparedness Intern
Take a leadership role in our first ever emergency preparedness program doing research and community outreach. The EP Intern will research and contact community organizations in Seattle about emergency and winter preparedness resources and create a bilingual flyers or informational guides with those resources and some safety tips in English and Spanish. The Intern will also help to connect participants to emergency kits. This is a 6-month minimum commitment totaling 2-3 hours a week. Spanish proficiency is preferable, but not required.
Comite de Defensa del Trabajador (Worker Defense Committee) Case Assistant
Get involved with the Comité, a program almost completely driven by its volunteers, which works to recoup owed wages! The Case Assistant will work with Volunteer Advocates to help track cases through their various stages of the wage reclamation process: from intake, where workers come to Casa Latina with wage complaints, to drafting initial demand letters and making phone calls to delinquent employers and property owners. This is a 1-year minimum commitment totaling 5-10 hours a week. Interns must be available for Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, occasional meetings with the Coordinator outside of the weekly meetings, and some weekends for trainings. Spanish proficiency is preferable, but not required.
Comite de Defensa del Trabajador (Worker Defense Committee) Meeting Facilitator
Get involved with the Comité, a program almost completely driven by its volunteers, which works to recoup owed wages! The Meeting Facilitator will work in collaboration with the Coordinator to facilitate weekly meetings which take place on Wednesday nights from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Meetings are spaces for organizers and participants to share policy and community news, orient new workers to the CDT, and strategize together to build direct action campaigns. This is a 1-year minimum commitment totaling 5-10 hours a week. Interns must be available for the Wednesday meetings at 7pm to 9:30pm, occasional meetings with the Coordinator outside of the weekly meetings, and some weekends for trainings. Spanish fluency is required. An intern with knowledge of or a background in popular education is preferred, but not necessary.
Development/Fundraising Intern—Events
This is your chance to see how a major fundraising event unfolds from start to finish! Take an active role supporting Casa Latina’s 18th annual signature gala dinner and auction, La Fiesta del Sol, and experience first-hand how a successful event raises funds and friends to support its mission and programs. Tasks include assistance with promotion of the event in print, online and social media venues; managing data entry and guest registration; procurement and pickup of auction items; ongoing communication with guests, sponsors, donors and other constituents via telephone, email and in person; volunteer management; and day of event logistics. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. Strong internet research skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and database programs required. Knowledge of project planning helpful. Availability to work some evenings and weekends is a plus. 6 month commitment preferred, 5-20 hours a week.
Development/Fundraising Intern—Annual Giving
Take an active role supporting Casa Latina and experience first-hand how a growing grassroots organization raises funds to support its mission and programs. The Annual Giving Intern will assist with a variety of fundraising efforts including the creation and distribution of written (print and electronic) communications and solicitations; data entry of donations; generating gift acknowledgements; researching prospective funders including individual donors, foundation, and corporations; assistance with grant research and writing; and assisting with the coordination of fundraising events. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. Strong internet research skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and database programs required. Knowledge of project planning helpful. Availability to work some evenings and weekends is a plus. 6 month commitment preferred, 5-20 hours a week.
Marketing/Communications Intern
Help Casa Latina expand and enhance our marketing and communications efforts and successfully grow Casa Latina’s brand in the local community. You will experience first-hand how a growing grassroots organization operates and play a role in our increasing marketing efforts. Assist with the development of a variety of print and electronic materials to promote Casa Latina brand including print and electronic media (brochures and flyers, website, e-newsletter, e-mails, social media); assist with social media efforts, including developing content and monitoring usage; help with prospecting and communicating with event sponsors; and assist with event planning and marketing of our signature annual fundraiser. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. Must be tech savvy: familiarity with social networking tools, Internet research tools, Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) required. Experience with web content management, specifically WordPress and Drupal, preferred. Knowledge of Photoshop, Publisher, other applications a plus. Availability to work some evenings and weekends is a plus. 6 month commitment preferred, 5-20 hours a week.