Spanish Immersion Intern

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📍 Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesIntern

About this role

Job summary

¿Quieres mejorar tu español? Do you want to contribute to La Casita’s foundational Hospitality program? La Casita is seeking Spanish Immersion interns to support our Hospitality and Solidarity program. Specific duties will vary depending on experience and ability. A minimum of 8 hours a week, for 10 weeks, is expected. Duties will evolve as the intern grows with their Spanish and their knowledge of the Center. Internships are available year-round to anyone (of any age or educational background) who possess intermediate Spanish abilities and are excited to expand their skills through immersion.


Reports

This position is part of two teams: Capacity Building and Hospitality. The assigned support person for onboarding and supervisory functions is the Capacity Building Coordinator. The intern’s Spanish Immersion experience and delegation of tasks will be given by the Team Coordinators. (Reporting processes explained in interview).


This is an unpaid internship.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities, per Spanish ability:

  • Donation processing 
  • Food preparation
  • Food pantry and clothing closet support
  • Working with; occasionally interpreting for English-speaking volunteers
  • Facilities maintenance and cleaning
  • Greeting and receiving guests to the center
  • Outreach events to educate the community on available services
  • Supporting in other daily Center activities, as needed. Guidelines and expectations can be discussed further during interview
  • Supporting Community events, Consulates and Encuentros



Qualifications:

  • Intermediate Spanish speaking ability
  • You may be asked to lift items/boxes over 10 pounds, and go up and down stairs several times while carrying items. 
  • Cultural competency, willingness to learn, patience, and ability to laugh at oneself a plus!


If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us!

internship@lacasitacenter.org 


Commitment To Inclusivity, Equity, And Representation


La Casita Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse staff, board, and volunteer base reflective of the communities we serve and that enhances our ability to create a vibrant environment where all members of the community thrive. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants (including individuals who were formerly detained, undocumented, or who have navigated the immigration legal system), women, people with disabilities, members of the LGBT community, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.


It is the policy of La Casita Center to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. La Casita is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. La Casita does not discriminate on the basis of class, race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability. Excepting any undue hardship, La Casita will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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