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Suggested Internships for LHCS Majors
Interns work on the Puerto Rican Community Archives, a community archive focusing on the study of Puerto Rican heritage in New Jersey.
The Puerto Rican Community Archives is the first effort of its kind to create and build a collection of primary resources on the history and culture of New Jersey’s Puerto Rican community. Its mission is to create a single comprehensive resource registering the history, culture and contributions of this previously undocumented community of 20th century immigrants.
Interns complete paralegal duties which may include:
- Assisting clients with preparation for citizenship interviews (conducting mock interviews)
- Assisting clients with applications for citizenship
- Administrative duties
Requirements: Interns must be dedicated and responsible individuals with an interest in law. Only serious applicants will be considered.
Interns must be able to commit to working two days per week for a total of 10-20 hours per week. Hours are flexible and will be determined by the intern and the internship supervisor.
Those with Spanish or other foreign language skills and an interest in immigration are encouraged to apply.
NOTE: There may be opportunities for interns to act as observers to legal clinics held on Saturdays.
Related Double Majors: Latino & Hispanic Caribbean Studies +
Pre-Law
- NJ Women & AIDS Network
Fieldwork and clerical positions available. Fieldwork is only available to female applicants (except in the case of the male teen safe sex program) and includes shadowing health educators. Interns must have a flexible schedule.
Possible projects:
- Grant Writing Assistance
- Research Assistance
- Program Development
- Graphic Design (brochures), Mural Painting
- Clerical
- Fieldwork
- Marketing
- Translation of written materials (curriculum/brochures/handouts)
- Development of male teen safe sex program (available for male applicants)
Women, Minority students, those with Spanish skills, writing skills, graphic design skills, and/or an interest in Public Health are encouraged to apply.
To apply: Fill out form on website + interview.
Note: In the fall there are more opportunities than in the spring.
Related Double Majors: Latino & Hispanic Caribbean Studies +
Women & Gender Studies, Public Health, Spanish, Art, English, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or Marketing.
- New Labor
Specific projects may include:
Educational Programming: ESL, computer training, and occupational health and safety awareness courses.
Civic Engagement Campaign:
Voter education campaign- educating Latino voters and naturalized citizens on political issues, federal immigration reform, and rights in the workplace.
Latino voter outreach program
Fair Immigration Reform Movement- petition drive and public forum with elected
officials in New Brunswick.
Workplace Organizing:
Union Organizing Campaign- Study issues in the workplace to establish
labor organizing campaign (collective bargaining, improving working conditions, enforcement of labor laws, wage raises, and paid wage enforcement).
Economic Opportunity Program- paid, stored value card and the
development/building of credit.
Requirements: At least basic knowledge of Spanish, consistency with follow up and meeting deadlines, flexibility, and a good sense of humor. Some projects require being in the office at specific times and days, while others -- generally writing, research, or conversing with specific people -- could likely be done according to a more flexible schedule.
*Internship placements depend upon the intern's skill set and interests.
Related Double Majors: Latino & Hispanic Caribbean Studies & Labor Studies, Social Work, Education, Pre-Law, Political Science, Sociology, or Psychology.
Related Double Majors: Latino & Hispanic Caribbean Studies & all other majors.
- Lazos America Unida
Interns work in the following areas:
Website development, creating photography/video promotional materials, curriculum development, adult education (tutoring), community outreach, and coordination of various programs and events.
Specific projects include:
The Marigold Group- curriculum development, coordination of “Mercado Day”, creation of a map with Mexican food sources in New Brunswick (bodegas, restaurants, etc.).
New Jersey’s Mexican Organizations Forum- organization of forum.
New Brunswick 4-H Development Project- lead a 4-H family team.
M.O.V.E.N. Project (Motivating Ourselves Via Exercise and Nutrition)- Coordinate the M.O.V.E.N team, schedule agenda, and lead 4-H M.O.V.E.N. youth workshops.
Day of the Dead Event- coordinate Day of the Dead activities including craft activities, an art exhibition, family workshops, and dance groups.
Friends of the Library- act as book sale coordinator, conduct community outreach to recruit new members, and coordinate community activities held at the library.
“Plaza Comunitaria” Project- tutor adults (bilingual students preferred), organize workshops, create a participant database, and write up monthly reports.
Suggested Reseach Themes Independent Studies and Other Reserch Projects
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