Application for Summer internship at the Mexican Consulate
Application materials are available for the summer internship at the Mexican Consulate in Detroit at the webpage:
http://www.alma.edu/academics/departments/humanities/languages/Internship_Mexican_Consulate
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO DR. SLAUGHTER BY MARCH 1
Internship with the Mexican Consulate
Requirements:
Must be a student at Alma College with a minimum GPA of 3.3 who is planning to return full time the fall semester following the internship as the recipient will be expected to play a key role in Alma's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15).
Must have fluency in Spanish and English in all areas (speaking, listening, reading, writing).
Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
Must be dependable and responsible with strong communication skills in order to represent Alma College in potentially diplomatic situations.
Must have transportation to Detroit to be able to report to the consulate as negotiated with the consulate internship supervisor throughout the internship period (approximately May/June-August, though subject to negotiation due to the specific needs of the consulate and the intern). Specific duties and expectations will be negotiated with the consulate internship supervisor.
Must maintain contact with the Alma College internship supervisor throughout the internship and will be required to submit a written critical reflection about the experience upon completion of the internship.
*Please note that at this time this is an UNPAID internship that carries no college credit. Interns are welcome to apply for funding through other programs and may also register for credit in consultation with the internship supervisors, however, interns are responsible for paying tuition for those credits.
Posted: Mon, February 14th, 2011 at 8:52PM
