Community Partners' Internships
Internship Opportunities for Students = Internships and Work for Students
About CLS Community Partners' Internships
In an effort to support our mission to engage students and faculty with community minded initiatives, CLS partners with entities that serve Latino communities or provide services and programs for underserved populations. UHD students will find in these collaborations opportunities to participate in internships and volunteer work that exposes them to real-world work environments. The program is designed to foster a student's professional skillset, academic engagement, sense of purpose and personal growth.
Current Internships / Volunteer Work
Latinitas Internships
Latinitas is an Austin-based institution founded in 2002 by Laura Donnelly and Ana Rascon. It is a non-profit 501c(3) organization focused on empowering students to innovate through media and technology.
- Latinitas is dedicated to serving and empowering underrepresented communities.
- Latinitas aims to bridge the gap in access to education and careers in technology and achievement of women in media and STEM fields.
- Latinitas builds future leaders in STEAM who advocate for themselves and their communities.
Internship Criteria:
Latinitas is looking for interns to work remotely in the areas described below. Each internship covers a semester's term. To successfully complete an internship:
- Candidate most comply with work, rules and regulations as set forth by Latinitas.
- Candidate must complete the number of hours as agreed to with Latinitas.
- The usual engagement calls for 10 hr. / week, but other arrangements can be worked out with Latinitas Media Content Department.
- Published work (printed, audio, video) with Latinitas will have the participant's name as author or co-author.
- Latinitas will conduct an end of engagement evaluation to assert completion of Internship.
- Internships can be renewed for future semesters under the discretion of Latinitas and CLS.
- Upon successful completion of Internship CLS will award the participant $300.
- A maximum of 4 paid internships will be awarded. Beyond this, students can opt to be interns on a volunteer basis is accepted.
Positions available:
Magazine writer: bilingual (2 interns)
Latinitas Magazine is on the hunt for a skilled Magazine Writer fluent in both Spanish and English to join their team in writing articles en Español. This semester-long remote internship offers a stipend and a chance to contribute to the voice of Latina youth. As a College Intern for this groundbreaking digital magazine, you'll dive into a wide range of topics that matter to Latina teens today. From fashion to mentoring, entertainment to wellness, this role covers it all with a Latina power theme. Your responsibilities include crafting and submitting feature stories, collaborating with edits, attending editorial meetings, generating article ideas, reaching out to potential interviewees and events, conducting interviews, and uploading articles through WordPress. If you're a motivated and creative individual eager to enhance your writing, editing, and publishing skills, this is the opportunity for you. Join Latinitas Magazine in amplifying the voices of young Latinas while gaining valuable experience in the world of media and communication.
Magazine writer: English (2 interns)
Latinitas Magazine is on the hunt for a skilled Magazine Writer to join their team in writing articles in English. This semester-long remote internship offers a stipend and a chance to contribute to the voice of Latina youth. As a College Intern for this groundbreaking digital magazine, you'll dive into a wide range of topics that matter to Latina teens today. From fashion to mentoring, entertainment to wellness, this role covers it all with a Latina power theme. Your responsibilities include crafting and submitting feature stories, collaborating with edits, attending editorial meetings, generating article ideas, reaching out to potential interviewees and events, conducting interviews, and uploading articles through WordPress. If you're a motivated and creative individual eager to enhance your writing, editing, and publishing skills, this is the opportunity for you. Join Latinitas Magazine in amplifying the voices of young Latinas while gaining valuable experience in the world of media and communication.
To apply: Contact Dr. DeJesús-Rivera (dejesusa@uhd.edu) and provide the title of the internship desired, Statement of Intention (300 words max) explaining the impact the position will have on the candidate's education and the candidate's strengths as related to the position, plus current CV.
Center for Latino Studies Work-Study
Work-Study
The Center for Latino Studies each cycle identifies an enthusiastic Work-Study funded student to serve as the Center Office Assistant. The candidate will serve as host, direct calls, create, receive and stock supply orders, and run the day-to-day operation of the Center. In addition, the ideal candidate will provide a student-view in collaboration with Center Directors to create and organize events and update social media content to promote the Center's mission.
To Apply:
visit UHD Student Employment for this opportunity.
Center for Latino Studies Internships
Internship Criteria:
Each internship covers a semester's term. To successfully complete an internship:
- Candidate most comply with work, rules and regulations as set forth by CLS.
- The usual engagement calls for 4 hr. / week, both remote and on-site, but other arrangements can be worked out.
- CLS will conduct an end of engagement evaluation to assert completion of Internship.
- Internships can be renewed for future semesters under the discretion of CLS.
- Upon successful completion of Internship CLS will award the participant $300.
Positions available:
Podcast / Video and Media Content Editor (1 intern)
CLS is actively seeking a skilled and creative Podcast / Video Content and Media intern to join our team. As a Podcast / Video and Media Content Editor intern you will play a pivotal role in shaping the many initiatives created by the Center by bringing stories and experiences to life through engaging visual and audio content. Your expertise in editing, keen eye for detail, and ability to craft compelling stories will contribute to the organization's mission of fostering confidence, leadership, and self-expression. You will support in editing our Historias del Centro Podcast and creating visuals for posting in our social media. This role not only offers the opportunity to refine and showcase your editing prowess but also to make a meaningful impact on a diverse and vibrant community.
To apply: Contact Dr. DeJesús-Rivera (dejesusa@uhd.edu) and provide the title of the internship desired, Statement of Intention (300 words max) explaining the impact the position will have on the candidate's education and the candidate's strengths as related to the position, plus current CV.
HHL Language Lab Tutor
Positions available:
Beginner's Spanish Tutor (multiple - volunteer)
The HHL Language Lab (930N) is looking for several volunteers to serve as Spanish tutors for Beginner's Spanish. Tutoring can be offered as little as 1 hour per week through Zoom. Your availability will be uploaded into our new Navigate system, and first year Spanish students will see a list of available tutors / times to choose from. You do not need to be physically present at UHD, and you decide what day(s) / time(s) work for you (i.e. evenings, Saturday, anytime you decide). You can opt out of a particular appointment by notifying me a week in advance. This is a great opportunity to practice your teaching skills. The system will notify you if anyone has signed for your session. Participants will be mentioned in any future reference as having experience tutoring / teaching. I will set up a meeting for orientation.
To apply: Contact Dr. DeJesús-Rivera (dejesusa@uhd.edu).
Christian Community Service Center
CCSC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides food, clothing, financial assistance, job skills development, career coaching, and other services to Houstonians in need. Our mission is “To serve the poor, hungry, disabled and otherwise needy while respecting their religious, ethnic or cultural differences.” Volunteers are needed for Emergency Services, to distribute food, clothing, hygiene items, and financial assistance.
Location: 3434 Branard (Greenway Plaza) and/or 6856 Bellaire Blvd. (Sharpstown)
Internship Criteria:
- One day each week (same day): 9:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Or once a month (Saturday): 8:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Bilingual
- Active through semester's dates
- Letter of participation from the institution upon successful completion
Positions available:
Receptionist: volunteers greet clients, make copies of client paperwork, and find or assemble the folders that contain client information.
Phone Assistant: work with clients to understand their crisis and let them know if and how CCSC can help. Volunteers answer phone calls from clients about what paperwork they need to bring to CCSC to get food, clothing, or financial assistance. If the client requests financial assistance, the phone volunteer will schedule an appointment for the next day, until those appointments are filled.
Bilingual Assistant: translate at any Emergency Services station as needed (phones, reception/window, interview rooms, food pantry, clothing pantry).
Beth Robertson, Volunteer Manager
Christian Community Service Center (CCSC)
UHD Bilingual E-Library
The UHD Bilingual E-Library is committed to developing literacy skills through our extensive collection of free bilingual e-books. Carefully created by UHD students, children, and families, these books are designed to guide readers on a captivating journey into language and imagination. Our mission is to transform lives, one page at a time, by providing accessible and enriching reading resources that celebrate cultural diversity and foster a lifelong love of learning.
Internship Criteria:
- Must be a current UHD student
- Proficient in Spanish & English (reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills)
- The area of study should match the fields that each position is requesting
- Payment for paid internships as described in the application form
Positions available:
Guest Illustrator (multiple – volunteer)
Guest illustrators will create artwork to accompany UHD Bilingual e-Library content. Illustrators will be credited in the cover of books published, will receive a letter of recommendation from UHD and get credit for the internship. Join UHD e-Library in assisting the global community by addressing educational issues and help low-income families be prepared for a bilingual labor market.
Learning Activity Designer (3 interns)
The project will employ three (3) activity designers UHD students in the Computer Science and Engineering Department. Will design activities to accompany e-stories by integrating practices of modeled, shared, and guided reading, literature circles, and close reading. The reading strategies will be used to reinforce phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension strategies, and critical thinking. They will also modify activities submitted by student workers/tutors to make them publishable.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer (2 interns)
The project will employ two (2) illustrator/graphic designers in the Fine Arts Department to design visuals and characters to bring e-stories to life. They will also prepare images to be used on web pages and project fliers for publicity and marketing.
Video Editor (2 interns)
The project will employ two (2) video editors in UHD Computer Science, and Engineering Department will be on board to ensure the professional qualities of videos and visuals, in general, are on the professional level before publishing to the Web. One of them will dedicate to the YouTube channel of the grant project.
To Apply:
Contact Lesly Ortiz at ortizl@uhd.edu and / or visit UHD Student Employment for this opportunity.