Communities and Culture Intern

Position Responsibilities:
This programme is in charge of curating and producing the programme of cultural events and activities, spaces where Latin American people can connect with each other, enjoy art and cultural expressions, get creative, establish dialogues, learn and much more!

As an Intern in our Communities & Cultures Programme you will perform tasks such as:

• Support with the logistic production of community events and activities
• Support with desk-based administrative tasks, such as evaluation and monitoring, research, etc
• Increase our contact with the local communities we serve through occasional outreach and delivery of printed materials
• Generate social media content during some events and activities
• Perform diverse physical and digital tasks in preparation for specific events and activities. Above all, you’ll have the incredible satisfaction of knowing you’re contributing to the better integration of Latin American immigrants in London. In addition, you’ll learn valuable new skills, knowledge of event production and strategic programming, make new friendships, and be part of an amazing group of people. As an intern, you will be entitled to having your travel and food expenses reimbursed.

About the Organization
For almost 40 years this organisation has worked for the integration, inclusion and social wellbeing of Latin American and other Spanish and Portuguese speaking migrants in London. Through our work we aim to provide a welcoming hub for our community in London, promote the rich diversity of Latin American cultures and improve the lives of Latin Americans in the UK.

On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.

Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.

Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page