El Centro Internship Program 2011

EL CENTRO DE LA RAZA
2011-2012 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Are You Interested In Contributing To The Hispano/Latino Community?
Would You Like To Gain Experience In Connecting Your Academics With Social Justice?
Would You Like To Enhance Your UNM Experience Academically And Culturally?
Do You Feel You Have Something To Learn Or Share About The Hispano/Latino Culture?
Are You Highly Motivated To Work With Students And The Surrounding Community?

Then You Should Be an El Centro Intern!

DEADLINE TO APPLY: FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2011, 5:00 P.M.

Commitment and Scholarship:
Position – Undergraduate Intern
Commitment – 20 hours per week
August 2011 – May 2012

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be a full-time undergraduate student
• Must have a 2.8 cumulative GPA or a current 3.0 semester GPA
• Must have a minimum of 30 credit hours earned at UNM
• Students must be available for training August 18-19, 2011 (8am-5pm)
• Students must register for a 1-credit course (course information is be provided upon selection)

Orientation:
May through July

• If interested in applying, you are required to meet with Katrina at the front office, Please RSVP to Katrina at 277-5020 or elcentro@unm.edu.

Application Packet Must Include:
Complete Application
Letter of Intent
Current Résumé
Copy of Unofficial Transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation

Group Interview:
• Candidates will participate in an interactive, group interview process during August 1 – 12, 2011.

Interns will:
• Enhance their academic experience at UNM
• Develop verbal, written, and team working skills
• Connect academics to cultural self-identity and social justice
• Build community through networking with campus and community organizations
• Participate in service learning and civic engagement projects
• Connect to diverse resources and opportunities

DEADLINE TO APPLY: FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2011, 5:00 P.M.
El Centro de la Raza: 1153 Mesa Vista Hall, (505) 277-5020.