intern

Internships are available for upper-level undergraduate students, recent graduates and graduate/professionals with relevant experience and interests. Interns are required to commit a minimum of 15 hours a week for at least 12 weeks and are typically given a broad range of duties related to their interests and office needs.

Limited funding makes it difficult for Centro Mujeres to provide stipends for interns, however we will assist interns in finding affordable housing in La Paz. Many students are able to receive funding through their school’s financial aid office.

                                  

                     Ann Charlotte, 2002      Lee Ann, 2004          Gretchen, 2006               Molly, 2008

                             Sweden                   Michigan                    Colorado                     New York

Qualifications
Both men and women are encouraged to apply. All applicants should have some knowledge of women’s and/or adolescent health issues in Mexico and/or experience working in reproductive and sexual health and rights. Excellent oral and written communication skills, editing capability (in both Spanish and English), computer proficiency, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are desired qualifications.

Program Areas
Interns may participate in any of the following program areas, according to their qualifications and interest:

Programs
Assist in the development of workshops, conferences and training seminars in our program areas.

Clinic
Assist in the provision services in family planning, STD detection and prevention of cervical and breast cancer. Please note: This is not a professional clinical position.

Library
Assist in the development and organization of the Center’s documentation center. Classify, catalogue, select and process current materials, as well as order new printed and audiovisual materials.

Research and data collection
Participate at various levels and stages of research conducted by Centro Mujeres. Assist in compiling and analyzing research data. Search a wide range of data sources at the local, regional and national levels.

Development
Assist in communicating with donors. Research corporate, foundation and governmental funding sources and assist in the grant-writing process.
Translation
Translate brochures, manuals and other printed materials. Must be fluent in both Spanish and English.

Promotion, advertising and graphic design
Assist in the design and distribution of public health media, including posters and brochures, for the promotion of health, sexual and reproductive rights and HIV/AIDS prevention.

Applying for an Internship with Centro Mujeres
To apply for an internship, please send your cover letter, resume, letters of recommendation (a maximum of 3) and writing samples in both English and Spanish, if applicable. Preferably writing samples should be 3-5 pages on a women’s and/or adolescent health-related issue. In your cover letter, make sure to indicate your area of interest.

Students wishing to receive academic credit for their internship with Centro Mujeres should indicate so in their cover letter. Please include an internship advisor’s name and full contact information. We will provide on-site preceptors, as needed.

Completed applications may be sent care ofLic. Teresa Shields at
Centro Mujeres a.c.
Av. Márquez de León 480B
Centro – La Paz, Baja California Sur
CP 23000, México
fax: (52) (612) 122-3570
 

Centro Mujeres is dedicated to ensuring a relationship of mutual benefit with its interns. We welcome your application and any questions you may have. Feel free to e-mail or call us with any further questions.