Internships

Thank you for your interest in supporting Immigrant Justice Coalition! Please fill out the form to be considered for an internship spot.

The application dates are as follows:

Summer- opens mid Nov. closes late Feb
Fall- opens late March closes late May
Spring- opens Sept Closes Nov.
If your internship falls outside of these dates, please email hellem@immigrantjusticecoalition.org

Internship Application for Immigrant Justice Coalition

The purpose of this internship is to support the mission of the Watauga County Immigrant Justice Coalition by assisting with outreach, communication, event coordination, and community support activities.

Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish (or other relevant languages).
Passion for immigrant justice, advocacy, and community outreach.
Strong communication and organization skills.
Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities the intern agrees to:

Provide interpretation and translation for community members as needed, and assist with translating posts or documents for the organization.
Work with the Outreach Subcommittee and Outreach Coordinator to plan and support fundraising and outreach events, including attending and assisting at those events.
Help manage volunteers alongside the Student/Intern Coordinator.
Use IJC social media to promote events and create posts as directed.
Update the IJC website with resources, events, and photos as requested.
Work on monthly newsletter with guidance from intern coordinator
Maintain consistent and thorough communication with intern coordinator
Attend weekly outreach meetings, Executive Board meetings and community meetings
Collaborate with other subcommittees and members of the executive board as needed
Assist with accessing, picking up, dropping off and organizing materials at the storage unit when needed.
Take notes during meetings attended and maintain organized documentation.
Assist in creating flyers and promotional materials for events and announcements.
Take on additional projects relevant to outreach, advocacy, community support, or administrative coordination as they arise.

Confidentiality & Respect

The intern agrees to maintain confidentiality of any personal information shared by community members and to treat all individuals with cultural sensitivity and respect.

First name

Last name

Phone

Address

University/College

Major

Expected Graduation Date

Indicate which semester you are applying for:

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Hours per week available

Preferred schedule/times

Primary Languages Spoken and Proficiency (Bilingualism is a requirement for this internship. Applicant must be comfortable with interpreting, translating documents, and reading)

Language 1 (other than English)

Proficiency

Native

Fluent

Option Intermediate3

Basic

Language 2 (other than English)

Proficiency

Native

Fluent

Option Intermediate3

Basic

Language 3 (other than English)

Proficiency

Native

Fluent

Option Intermediate3

Basic

Describe your interest in immigration justice and community outreach:

Relevant experience (work, volunteer, academic):

Why do you want to work with Immigrant Justice Coalition?

What skills or strengths would you bring to this role?

List your references including; Name, Email, Phone, and Relationship

Upload Resume and Cover Letter (Include qualifications and interest)

By submitting this application, I confirm that all information provided is accurate, I am enrolled as a student at an accredited institution, this is a paid internship, and I am committed to maintaining confidentiality.

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