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Local Internship Possibilities The following is a list of a variety of businesses and agencies in the South Florida area that have offered internships to our students in the past. You are also free to use your own internship contacts. These opportunities are offered for course credit to International Relations and Geography majors. Remember, your internship should provide a new learning experience and so should 1) involve work in a pre-professional capacity that exposes you to substantive aspects of international relations or geography, and 2) involve a venue other than the job you already have. See the internship director for further contact information on these possibilities.
Miami-area consulates and embassies have hosted interns from our program. Finding an internship supervisor at these sites is largely up to the prospective intern, though we do have a contact for the Canadian Consulate. It is suggested that the prospective intern visit the embassy or consulate in-person. You might consider the embassy or consulate of your home country, if you are a foreign student. Spanish Education and Science Office, Consulate General of Spain in Miami. Translation, administration, and other various tasks. Unpaid, no citizenship requirements. Native English speakers who also understand Spanish particularly desired. Coral Gables location.
Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart's office. Located in Miami area and Washington D.C. Internships available year-around. Unpaid. Check website for further information, deadlines, and forms at http://www.house.gov/diaz-balart/intern.htm Assistant to the Governor of Florida. Good people and organizational skills needed. Unpaid. Located on FIU University Park campus.
Washington Economics Group. The Washington Economics Group (WEG) is an international business, trade and economic consulting firm specializing in Latin America, U.S. and Florida political-economy. Interns concentrate on research and client services, and will research, analyze, and write briefs. Website is http://www.weg.com. International students OK, may be paid or unpaid. Coral Gables location. Florida Department of State, Office of Tourism,Trade, and Economic Development. Work on Florida's foreign and trade policy by analyzing news, preparing briefs and summaries. Located in Coral Gables, 1200 Anastasia Ave. This internship has been offered to numerous International Relations and Geography students in the past and has been very successful. No citizenship requirements, unpaid. Florida Caribbean Cruise Lines. Pembroke Pines location. Must have valid passport and be able to travel to Caribbean. International students OK. Possible bonus paid at the end of the internship. Must have excellent writing skills, involves heavy writing and communication activities both alone and as a team. Computer applications needed including Windows, Word, and Excel. Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus. Website located at http://www.f-cca.com US Export Assistance Center. Promotes U.S. trade, particularly in Latin America. Manage daily inquiry traffic, summary and analysis of market research data, offer recommendations. Strong communications and people skills required. Spanish or Portuguese a plus. Must be a U.S. citizen. Website located at http://www.export.gov/comm_svc/ Mis Oficinas. Represents different Latin American industries that have a business presence in the United States. Intern duties vary, including telecommunications and office assistant support. Miami location. Paid. Spanish Trade Commission. Division of Spanish Secretaría de Hacienda. Unpaid, no citizenship requirements. Spanish required. Various tasks including attending conferences, administrative support, arranging interviews and televised events. FIU International Relations & Geography students regularly intern here. Coral Gables location. Univisión -WLTV. Spanish language television station. Miami location. Spain - US Chamber of Commerce
INDAMI, Intercultural Dance and Music Institute. Located on the FIU campus, INDAMI is part of LACC, the Latin American and Caribbean Center. Interns should have a fine arts, preferably dance, background. Intern will promote and schedule a number of cultural events - lectures, performances, concerts - dealing with Latin America and the Caribbean. Grant writing and office management are other intern activities. Additionally, interns will assist in promoting K-12 humanities programs. Centro Mater. Child care center and non-profit agency acting as a liaison between low income families and family services in the East Little Havana area. Part of Catholic Charities.
Florida Immigration Advocacy Center. Work on behalf of immigration detainees through research, client contact, prepare for claims files, interviewing detainees, court appearances. Located in central Miami area. Spanish or Haitian Kreyol strongly desired. Fall, Spring and Summer unpaid internships available. See website at http://www.fiacfla.org International Rescue Committee. Work on relief and development efforts that encourage self-sufficiency among the peoples of the developing world. Miami location. Website: http://www.theIRC.org. UFF/FIU Information and Referral Service for Immigrants and Other Newcomers
Community Development Abriendo Puertas. A family and community services non-profit organization serving East Little Havana. Civic education and leadership training for residents is pertinent for INR majors, and urban redevelopment focus is appropriate for geography majors. Non-Violence Project. Non-profit organization affiliated with AmeriCorps, serving the greater Miami area, acts as a liaison between families and social service agencies. Emphasis on education and on peaceful approaches to conflict. Coral Gables location. Unpaid, non-citizens OK. Inter-American Forum. A leadership and policy project dedicated to promoting a dynamic pro-community, pro-equity economic and trade policy agenda at the local, hemispheric and international level. Research and write on current issues, support new project development, attend meetings and conferences, assist with administrative tasks. Miami area. Deadlines apply; see internship coordinator . People for the American Way. A non-partisan constitutional liberties organization dedicated to defending civil rights and liberties, freedom of expression and religion, and promoting respect for diversity, equal justice, and a sense of community. Unpaid. Miami area. South Florida Jobs with Justice. A coalition of labor unions and religious, civil rights, women's, student, farm, and community organizations working together at a local level to defend and expand the rights of working people. Work on special events, rallies, build mobilization base, provide administrative support. Students should have interest in the labor movement and issues affecting working people. Fluency in Spanish and / or Haitian Kreyol a plus, car recommended. Unpaid. Miami area. Application deadlines apply, see intern coordinator for details. Farm Share. Food recovery non-profit organization focusing on produce recovery and distribution to social service agencies, nutrition education. Florida City location. Unpaid. Daily Bread Food Bank. Non-profit organization that provides food for needy people. Warehouse and food salvage work, administrative support, special events, and fund raisers. Miami location.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Security and law enforcement-oriented internship.
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