Community Outreach Intern

Community Outreach Intern

Are you ready to put your passion for service and community-building into action? At LaAmistad, you won’t be fetching coffee or filing paperwork—you’ll be actively shaping brighter futures for Latino students and families. As a Community Outreach Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in social impact work while collaborating with a compassionate, high-performing team that believes in the transformative power of education, culture, and connection.

Whether you're drawn to storytelling through social media, crafting compelling grant proposals, organizing fundraising events, or supporting volunteer initiatives, this internship is your launchpad to meaningful work with measurable impact.

Why LaAmistad?
Because when you join us, you become part of a mission-driven movement grounded in Kindness, Excellence, Passion, Teamwork, and Perseverance. You’ll gain real-world experience, be mentored by seasoned nonprofit professionals, and contribute to initiatives that uplift entire communities.

Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from:

• Current high school students


• College and graduate students


• Recent graduates (within the past 2 years)
  Course credit is available for qualifying students.

Time Commitment: 15–20 hours/week

Internship Focus Areas

Social Media & Storytelling

• Build and manage engaging bilingual content calendars


• Track performance and community engagement across platforms


• Research digital trends to enhance nonprofit storytelling

Grants Management

• Assist with researching and writing grant proposals


• Help track grant cycles and build funder databases


• Learn the essentials of nonprofit fundraising strategy

Events & Fundraising

• Support planning and execution of special events and donor campaigns


• Draft donor communications and thank-you letters


• Conduct donor and sponsor research

Volunteer Program Support

• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and appreciation events


• Maintain volunteer data and assist with impact reporting

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English


• Academic focus or interest in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Education, Marketing, or similar fields


• Familiarity with digital tools like Canva, Hootsuite, or social platforms


• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills


• Detail-oriented, proactive, and a collaborative team player


• Comfortable using Microsoft Office; experience with volunteer management software a plus

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience supporting Latino youth and families


• Cultural competency through bilingual and multicultural engagement


• Mentorship from professionals who are passionate about making a difference


• Exposure to nonprofit operations, event planning, community outreach, and more


• Opportunities for continued involvement or potential future employment

Additional Details:

• LaAmistad is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and backgrounds.


• Internship positions are unpaid; sponsorship is not available.

Ready to make a real impact?
At LaAmistad, we don’t just offer internships—we offer purpose-driven opportunities to lead, serve, and grow. If you're passionate about community empowerment and ready to help build a stronger future, we want to hear from you.

Apply today—and be the difference.