Internship Title: Organization: Location: Hours of Work: Placement Date: Application Deadline:
Youth Outreach Intern Casa – Pueblito Greater Toronto Area, ON 2-3 days/week September 2015 – May 2016 Monday, September 8, 2015 at 5pm
Applications are currently being accepted from dynamic and highly motivated individuals to full a temporary part-time internship for a Youth Outreach Intern. Approximate start and end dates are flexible. ________________________________________________________________________ About Us Casa Canadiense-Pueblito Canada (hereafter Casa-Pueblito) is a non-profit, international organization that facilitates community development and intercultural learning with a focus on youth in Canada and Latin America. To learn more, visit www.casapueblito.org Internship Summary: The Youth Outreach Intern will carry out Casa-Pueblito’s global education and outreach efforts in Canada, with emphasis on the Greater Toronto Area. Casa-Pueblito’s global education programme consists of using workshops to engage high school students on global issues, specifically, but not limited to, high school students from Peel who have travelled or will be travelling to Nicaragua on exposure trips organized by their school. This internship position is meant to enhance Casa-Pueblito’s capacity to fulfil the Global Education aspect of its mandate. The aim of Casa-Pueblito’s global education work is to (1) provide youth a forum to discuss and critically consider global issues; and (2) to increase our profile in Canada. Responsibilities: Facilitate global education and social justice workshops to partner schools and universities Toronto and Peel (Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon). Plan and deliver annual spring retreat for approximately 50 students. Facilitate global education and social justice workshops and presentations to other school and university groups in the Greater Toronto Area.
CASA PUEBLITO casapueblito.org
[email protected] 107A - 2238 Dundas St. W. Toronto, ON M6R 3A9
416.642.5781
Charitable Tax #: 119106193 RR0001
Attend community, school, and university outreach events on behalf of CasaPueblito.
Skills and Qualifications Desired: Interest or experience in teaching and education Interest or experience in working with youth Strong knowledge of social justice, inequality, and global issues Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills Strong attention to detail Highly motivated Ability to work in a team environment and with minimal supervision Knowledge of Latin America and Spanish language skills are assets
Submission Guidelines Deadline: Monday, September 8th, 2015 at 5pm Submit a cover letter and resume (including references) as a single .pdf document. Application filename should read: Firstname Lastname – Youth Outreach Submit electronically only by the deadline to
[email protected] Please do not phone or visit the Casa-Pueblito office. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
CASA PUEBLITO casapueblito.org
[email protected] 107A - 2238 Dundas St. W. Toronto, ON M6R 3A9
416.642.5781
Charitable Tax #: 119106193 RR0001