Search Results » Mexico & Central America

    24 Results Found

  • Coope Sol i Dar: Cooperative For Social Action and Sustainable Development - San Jose | Costa Rica

    Coope Sol i Dar focuses on the environment and development at the village level in Costa Rica. The approach is interdisciplinary, interinstitutional, centered on community and local stakeholders, and interactive with essential environmental planning, management and policy processes. The organization has on-going initiatives in Conflict Resolution, Environmental Sustainability, Gender Issues, Environmental Education Training, Environmental Policy and Law, and Sustainable Use of Community Biodiversity. Completion of 3rd year university Spanish required.

  • Friends Peace Center - San Jose | Costa Rica

    The Friends Peace Center (Centro de Amigos Para la Paz--CAP) was founded to promote understanding of international peace, social justice and ecological issues. In keeping with Quaker ideals, CAP seeks constructive, non-violent solutions to personal, community, national and international problems such as an organized response to CAFTA, an organized response to use of depleted uranium in Iraq, Nicaraguan Youth Outreach Program, Pacifict Gallery Project. Completion of 3rd year university Spanish required.

  • Organization for Tropical Studies: Las Cruces Biological Reserve and Wilson Botanical Garden - San Vito, Coto Brus | Costa Rica

    Las Cruces Biological Station manages land for resource conservation, research and education. The station protects a watershed, native vegetation, and works to contain areas of livestock and agricultural development. Interns participate in station research projects and educational activities. Completion of 2nd year Spanish required.

  • The Tico Times - San Jose | Costa Rica

    The Tico Times is an independent English-language weekly covering news, business, tourism, and cultural developments in Costa Rica and Central America. Internships are available for one writer and one photographer with some writing skills. Position provides solid applied journalistic feature and news writing experience as well as an opportunity to build Spanish speaking, comprehension and listening abilities in a cross-cultural context. Four month internship. Strong Spanish skills required for writer position; intermediate Spanish for photographer position.

  • EntreMundos - Quetzaltenango (Xela) | Guatemala

    Two positions open in the second largest city in Guatemala: Journalism/Media and I.T. Coordinator. It is the aim of EntreMundos to link socially and culturally active organizations in Guatemala together with local and international resources. 3rd year Spanish required.

  • Long Way Home (LWH) - Chimiya, San Juan Comalapa | Guatemala

    Conduct development work in rural Guatemala. Projects in Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Education and Trash Management, Alternative Construction and Appropriate Technology, Marketing and Grantwriting. Beginning-level Spanish helpful to facilitate daily living.

  • American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) - Guadalajara - Guadalajara, Jalisco | Mexico

    Intern for the American Chamber of Commerce in the beautiful city of Guadalajara, Mexico. Assist in organizing and supporting members working in trade, tourism, industrial development, education, and labor relations; organizing seminars; publishing information on trade, exporting markets, and logistics. Completion of 3rd year university Spanish required.

  • C.A.S.A. Centro para los Adolescentes - San Miguel de Allende | Mexico

    CASA is a nonprofit public health organization that has been serving the poor, particularly adolescents and rural women, through health, social service and environmental outreach programs since 1981. Programs include: Rural Outreach Health Education, Advocacy and Civic Participation Training, Sex Education, Theater Troupe, and a Youth Radio Program. Strong Spanish communication skills required.

  • Casa de Los Angeles Daycare and Refuge - San Miguel de Allende | Mexico

    Casa de los Angeles is a not-for profit foundation serving families that would otherwise not be able to afford daycare for their babies and young children (6 months to 5 years of age). The interns will be directly involved in the education and care of the children, under the supervision of a qualified pre-school teacher. Completion of 1st year university Spanish minimum.

  • Child Family Health International (CFHI) Mexico: Cultural Crossroads in Health - Oaxaca City, Oaxaca | Mexico

    CFHI and IE3 Global Internships have partnered to offer a special 10-week program for pre-medical students. Interns rotate through a variety of clinics, public and private and urban and rural, in Oaxaca, Mexico. Beginning level Spanish recommended. Includes Spanish classes and homestays.

  • Colegio La Paz - Guadalajara, Jalisco | Mexico

    An opportunity to teach English or assist teachers in a bilingual and bicultural school environment. Pre-school through high school levels. This internship is ideal for the budget-minded student, as free homestays are provided with school families, and the cost of living in Mexico is very affordable. Students are counted as members of staff, and help to teach English courses; they may also substitute teach, and sometimes be assigned their own classrooms. Second year Spanish required to facilitate daily living

  • Feed the Hungry - San Miguel de Allende | Mexico

    Feed The Hungry is a non profit agency whose mission is to provide hot, nutritious meals to children in need. They operate 35 kitchens, and feed several thousand children in kindergarten and primary grades every school day of the year. Seeking interns to assist with program administration, public relations, fundraising and event planning. Completion of 3rd year Spanish necessary. Small stipend.

  • Francis Bacon School - Guadalajara, Jalisco | Mexico

    An opportunity to assist English teachers in a bilingual and bicultural school environment. Pre-school through sixth grade levels. Francis Bacon School is located in the lovely and historic city of Guadalajara, Mexico. This internship is ideal for the budget-minded student, as free homestays are provided with school families, and the cost of living in Mexico is very affordable. Students are counted as members of staff, and help to teach English courses and music classes; they may also substitute teach. Second year Spanish required to facilitate daily living.

  • Grupo PM - Cuernavaca, Morelos | Mexico

    Work at a small, dynamic marketing firm located in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Develop marketing studies, strategies and plans to expand agricultural commodity markets and trade within the North American Free Trade Agreement framework. Stipend provided. Strong Spanish skills required. 5-6 months.

  • Hospital No. 1 IMSS Pre-Medical Rotation - Morelia | Mexico

    Temporarily Suspended Students shadow and assist doctors and medical students in the operating room and on rounds at the IMSS (large state-run) hospital in the colonial city of Morelia, Michoacan. Completion of 4th year university Spanish preferred. Spanish upgrade in Morelia possible.

  • Institute of International Education (IIE) - Mexico City | Mexico

    Institute of International Education (IIE) Latin America Office in Mexico City works closely with the U.S. Department of State. IIE interns work primarily as assistant educational advisors but may also work in scholarship administration, publications and special projects. Stipend provided. Completion of 3rd year university Spanish required. Competitive.

  • Instituto S.P.A.C. - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco | Mexico

    Budget internship (room and board provided) assisting English teachers at a private bi-lingual school in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Pre-school, elementary, middle, and high school levels. Special Education class available for interested interns. Second year Spanish required to facilitate daily living.

  • ITESM Campus Queretaro, International Education Department - Queretaro | Mexico

    ITESM Campus Querétaro is part of the Tecnologico de Monterrey University System. The International Programs Department facilitates reception of international students and sends Mexican students abroad. Interns support a broad range of office functions. Completion of 3rd year university Spanish required. Free room and board provided with homestay family. Airfare reimbursed.

  • John F. Kennedy School - Guadalajara, Jalisco | Mexico

    Excellent internship for education students on a budget. Homestay (accommodation and meals) provided. Teach English in a private bilingual school (pre-school or elementary school). 2nd year Spanish required to facilitate daily living.

  • Ker Liber School - Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | Mexico

    Excellent internship for education students on a budget (free homestay provided). Great opportunity to gain teaching experience and skills. Pre-school, elementary, and middle school levels at private bi-lingual school. Opportunities to assist with science fair, drama class, physical education classes (they love interns who want to teach P.E.), etc. Second year Spanish required to facilitate daily living.

  • MESE-Street Children Project - Morelia, Michoacan | Mexico

    Temporarily Suspended MESE is private Mexican non-profit social service organization currently working with nearly 300 destitute children and adolescents in Morelia. MESE provides various support and counseling services to help these children re-integrate into their families, communities and schools. Interns work with social workers in outreach and educational programs including social work and basic nutrition and hygiene education. Strong Spanish skills required.

  • Teaching Internships in Mexico - Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta | Mexico

    U.S. schools need bi-lingual and culturally competent teachers! Gain teaching experience and improve your Spanish language skills in Mexico and get academic credit for it. Intern at a private, bi-lingual school and work as a teacher or teacher's aide in English language classrooms. Opportunities in a pre-school, elementary, middle or high school to teach English, Math, Science, Art, History, P.E. Music, etc. Free room and board with homestay family provided. Priority consideration for an IE3 Scholarship.

  • AsoFenix: renewable energy and community development - Several villages in the central state of Boaco | Nicaragua

    Internship offered at Asociación Fénix (AsoFenix) in conjunction with Green Empowerment. AsoFenix is a NGO based in the capitol city of Managua with years of experience in the area of renewable energy. They are seeking interns in the fields of engineering, renewable energy, agroforestry, public health and related majors. Intermediate Spanish competency preferred, however, a multi-week, intensive language training can be arranged for students with less Spanish. Minimum 6 months; unpaid internship.

  • Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute - Panama City and other | Panama

    The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) is a premier international research center. STRI conducts scientific research and explorations of natural history at 7 different terrestrial and marine field stations equipped with modern laboratories and dormitory facilities. Interns will help support researchers in ecology, anthropology, paleontology, evolutionary biology, molecular phylogenetics, biogeography, animal behavior, soil sciences, physiology of tropical plants or animals, neurobiology and paleoecology research. English required. Spanish helpful for daily living.