​We are seeking high-energy, driven interns and volunteers for our summer youth camps from June to August, M-F 12-6PM.

Interning with La Casa de Amistad offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience, make a meaningful impact in the community, and develop essential skills while contributing to a cause greater than oneself.

The full position details are below with information on how to apply. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

​Summer Youth Programs Assistant Internship 

JOB TITLE: Summer Youth Assistant Internship
LOCATION: La Casa de Amistad, Inc.
DATES OF POSITION: Early June to Mid August (week of July 4 off)
TIME COMMITMENT: 9 to 10 weeks, usually M-F 12PM-6PM but may change depending on 
planning plus some weekend family events and field trips

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Summer Youth Coordinator Assistant will help organize and manage La Casa de Amistad’s summer programs, Crece Conmigo (2-5 grade), Florecer (6-8 grade) and Adelante (9-12 grade).  This unique position requires lots of energy and involves working with children and youth between the ages of 6 and 17 years old while using organizational and creative skills.
 
SUPERVISOR:    Humberto Delgado, Assistant Executive Director/Director of Youth Programs
    Lizeth Ochoa, Crece Conmigo Coordinator
    Gladys Rosas, Florecer Coordinator
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DUTIES:

• Help plan and run activities during summer program, these include art, recreational, cultural, leadership, college prep, icebreakers, leadership, mental health and leadership training.
• Help in the planning and chaperone summer field trips for children and youth.
• Supervise students, facilitate small groups, and help during large group activities.
• Manage student materials, meals, housekeeping, etc. to be able to run summer programs.
• Some communication with parents might be necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
BENEFITS:

• Excellent experience with work in a non-profit agency, where many hats must be worn.
• Involvement with a variety of local agencies, community leaders, business leaders and large Latino communities.
• Participation in fun activities and programming with youth.
• Experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating programs/events.
• Opportunities to contribute to improvement of programs and/or events.
• College Credit, if appropriate.
• Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of the internship, if requested.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent Communication skills 
• Willingness to work on a flexible schedule
• Well developed organizational skills with a solid orientation to detail
• A self-starter with a strong desire to learn
• Must enjoy working with young people
• Must have own transportation
• Bilingual and Bicultural is strongly recommended (Spanish/English)
• Able to work with different ethnic groups
• Computer skills
• Must be energetic, creative, and keep up with youth
• Strong classroom/group management skills required.
• Being able to work independently to use problem-solving skills and being self-sufficient with minimal supervision and/or guidance is required. 

 
TRAINING PROVIDED:
On the job training will be provided for each project and/or activity.
 
Please contact 574-233-2120 for more questions. Submit your cover letter and resume to La Casa de Amistad in person or via email to: [email protected]. Position posted until filled.

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Dara Marquez Venegas as Director of Community Engagement for La Casa de Amistad.

In this new role, Dara will be an executive leader for the organization by managing front-line staff, leading advocacy and community engagement efforts, and supporting marketing and fundraising efforts. This is a new, pivotal position for La Casa de Amistad and we believe Dara will do an outstanding job setting the bar for success. 

Dara joins La Casa de Amistad in a career shift from chemical engineering after experiencing a renewed passion for immigration policy as a volunteer community organizer throughout the state of Indiana. As a board member of Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance (IUYA), Dara created a scholarship fund and mentorship program to empower undocumented youth to attend college. She is skilled in grassroots organizing for the purpose of improving access to higher education among youth and improving the overall quality of life of undocumented families through her work for Movimiento Cosecha. She has additional leadership experience in advocacy at the Statehouse on topics ranging from college affordability to the implementation of Driving Cards.

Dara has a diverse skill set with experience in fundraising, events, marketing, people management, and small business operations. As a trained engineer, she has a keen eye on problem-solving and improving detailed processes from a big-picture vantage point. She and her family own and operate a successful dance club in Elkhart called The Arena. She is a graduate of Saint Mary’s College (BS, Chemistry) and Purdue University (MS, Chemical Engineering) and attended school as a DACA student.