Description

Internships offer Milk the opportunity to develop new and existing programs and services while providing students (that's you!) with an arena to practice their skills, to investigate cultural, economic and social aspects of sexual attitudes, and to expand alliances with the Mexican health community. All this effort provides opportunities for education, research, and community involvement to improve the men's sexual & reproductive health.

Milk manages an internship program for college students or recent graduates who wish to gain experience in an international non-profit organization, working on diverse activities, including research, health promotion, coalition-building, marketing, funding, peer networking, grantwriting, special events, video/electronic media, website/editorial administration, and publications. You'll be busy meeting a diverse range of people, from community health professionals & government policy-makers to educators & corporate sponsors.

Through their work and participation in the internship, students are expected to achieve one or more of the following objectives:
- improve their Spanish language skills;
- contribute or complete a project or task;
- learn about key issues in intercultural communication;
- develop skills in non-governmental organizations;
- articulate their personal and professional goals;
- and, critically reflect upon the service they are providing, the role of the organization within the community, gender issues in the community/target population, and cultural values and norms that are manifest in Mexican society.

Academic credit may be earned in the students field of study, according to the college/university policies and requirements.

Highlights

An internship represents a unique opportunity to work closely with leaders, experts and professionals, gaining insight & knowledge that can't be had from any other source there's just no substitute for hands-on, practical experience. In an international setting such as Mexico, the cultural enrichment adds an additional value to the internship; in addition to being fun and challenging, working to grow Milk into a national organization is an opportunity for new friendships, personal development and professional skills.

While an intern can expect to be richly rewarded with skills and understanding, the path to a truly valuable internship is to focus not on individual needs and wants, but on the lasting contribution of the organization. Learning how to successfully support and serve their goals and projects will help an intern gain knowledge that can help in academic and professional development.

Qualifications

- Completion of at least 2 years of college.
- Demonstrated interest in international education, social media marketing, non-profit fundraising, medicine, health promotion, sexual education or similar field.
- Application and 2 supporting documents (2 letters of reference, essay/statement of interest,or CV/resume/list of work or academic activities).
- The ability to communicate basically in both Spanish and English; at the very least, the intern should be able to answer the telephone or chat with someone in Spanish.
- A specific time commitment of a summer or an academic term. Internships are recommended to be at least three months in length, but shorter terms will be considered.
- Personal finances to cover travel, lodging, meals, and personal expenses.
- General knowledge of Mexican history and culture. Interns are expected to keep abreast of current political, economic, educational, and social events in Mexico as well as any advisories from their home country.
- Due to the nature of editorial content and our audience, the intern must be over 18 years of age and/or the age of consent in their home country at the time of the start of their internship.
- Personal maturity as demonstrated by the ability to receive instruction and work on projects with limited supervision. Self-direction is essential.
- The ability to adapt to and benefit from a different cultural environment.
- A good understanding of PC or Mac and a basic skill level of software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint as well as the Internet.

Intern Types

• Health Sciences
• Journalism
• Marketing, Ad, PR
• Media (Radio, TV, & Film)
• Web Design

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

0

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Independent, pro-active and knowledgeable student with personal qualities that include open-minded, sensitive, friendly and communicative.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-3 weeks

Milk Mexico, AC's Mission Statement

Milk Mexico, AC ('asociacion civil', or civil association) was created to improve sexual understanding, liberties, attitudes and behavior among Spanish-speaking men. Since its inception, the organization has aimed to advance public health through its activities. Our mission is to promote informed, responsible decisions in the areas of sex, sexuality and sexual health.

Year Founded

2001