Seeking summer interns and volunteers

​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 Beto@lacasadeamistad.org 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: beto@lacasadeamistad.org. Position posted until filled.