Job Description

English for Latin America (ELA) is an Interactive Audio Instruction (IAI) program designed to teach English to young people and support teachers in providing effective instruction. ELA consists of 100 audio programs that use dramas, song, games, and more to help students meet the basic level of English according to internationally recognized standards. Taking into account the need for English proficiency to succeed in life and the workforce today, ELA is offered throughout Latin America and provides youth with a foundational start in the English language. ELA’s website is englishforlatinamerica.org

ELA has been implemented in schools throughout the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Colombia. The ELA intern will become familiar with all aspects of the ELA programs as he or she assists with informing Ministries or school systems throughout Latin America about ELA and helps with the follow-up when interest is demonstrated. The intern will gain real-world exposure to program production, proposal-writing, communicating with key stakeholders such as Ministries of Education and donors, and the contracting process. 

EDC IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE

The English for Latin America program has an opening for an Intern. The unpaid internship will take place at the Washington, DC office, can begin at any point during the academic year. The candidate must be enrolled in an academic program and receive credit for the internship. The length and schedule will be determined by the program in which the student is enrolled. The primary tasks will include: 

1.     Business Development - The Intern will assist with new business development including: 

a.  Assistance with new business opportunities currently being pursued in Latin America and the Caribbean involving correspondence with current partners and planning for upcoming events.

b. Research on potential new business opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean.  The intern will specifically research the private sector’s involvement in social initiatives in the region. The Intern will maintain a database that contains information about Ministries of Education, private sector companies, and international donors interested in the ELA programs. 

c. Research, indentification and support of the use of ELA among Latino populations in the United States. 

d. Proposal development in response to requests received. 

2.     Translation - The Intern will assist with translating documents as needed by the English for Latin America programs or other releveant projects. This may include a variety of program-related documentation such as presentations, brochures, concept papers, proposals, or spoken word. 

3.     Materials Development – The intern will assist with materials development regarding the interactive audio instruction programs including program revision, updating and audio scriptwriting. Materials may include both contributions to the interactive audio instruction programs as well as business development materials such as social media, print or video products. 

The supervisor will work with the intern to identify areas of interest related to business development and/or materials development in order to complement the student’s field of study and professional development interests. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - All staff are expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. All jobs require adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

Under direct supervision, the Intern will

• Accurately perform basic support to a center, program, project or department, via the

production of project or new business materials including writing, designing, reproducing, and distributing in both English and Spanish

• Perform various assigned duties related to the ELA project to balance workload

• May support development and production of proposals if the opportunity arises

The Intern 

• Effectively interacts with diverse staff

• Learns teamwork; incorporates feedback

• Adapts readily

• Seeks help and support as needed

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS - All jobs require educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; strong interpersonal & organizational skills. This position requires:

• Student enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program related to International Education or International Business and Finance with an interest in education and development 

• Some experience desirable including correspondence written and spoken correspondence in English and Spanish; 

• Experience in maintanence of simple database experience desirable; 

• Native fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken. Portuguese a plus. 

·  Ability to conduct extensive research and present conclusions

Additional Information

The internship is UNPAID but can be used to fulfill course requirements. The student will receive support from EDC staff in any final reports or presentations needed to fulfill the internship course requirements.

Part-time position; Washington, DC

Able to adapt hours worked to requirements of school program