AMIGOS INTERNSHIPS
At Amigos for Christ, we believe we are better together – juntos. Amigos internships support and enrich all that we do to be a model cross-cultural development organization. Amigos interns gain professional experience with impactful work in a cross-cultural setting. Together we will spark transformational growth in people, families, and communities.
Summer 2023
Your Dream Internship Awaits You!
Program Dates
May 20, 2023 - August 12, 2023
We believe that work should be a place where you can invest all of who you are to meet the world’s greatest needs. Working alongside our full-time team members, Amigos for Christ Interns use their God-given gifts to serve and make Christ more visible as we transform lives in rural Nicaragua. Amigos Interns have an experience that is more than just an Internship. It’s an experience that bridges what you do and why it matters. From working in community development, to hosting short-term mission groups from the States, to teaching at the local school, there’s a place for you at Amigos.
The Summer 2023 Intern Application are closed.
Check back in the fall about summer 2024!
BE PART OF OUR TEAM
Our Positions:
On the Partnerships Team, short-term interns build meaningful relationships with group members and community members that lead to transformational connections. Short-term interns help to facilitate all aspects of the the week-long mission trip experience, supporting the Partnerships Team in all that they do. Interns play a vital role in welcoming and connecting with volunteers, caring for their physical health, and ensuring that volunteers have a meaningful, fun, and transformational experience while serving with Amigos.
Location:
Chinandega, Nicaragua
Position:
Unpaid / 6 weeks
Requirements:
Minimum Age: 18 Years Old
Sessions:
May 20, 2023 – July 1, 2023
July 8, 2023 – August 12, 2023
On the Amigos Academy Team, interns assist and support teachers and students in all aspects involved in a typical school day. Interns are expected to model the care and generosity teachers and educators have for each of their students, and interns receive an immersive experience in a classroom with the ability to positively impact the lives of many. The Amigos Academy serves children from Pre-K to 6th grade in the areas of literacy, reading comprehension, mathematics, science, history, English as a foreign language, arts and sports.
Requirements:
Bilingual English/Spanish
Minimum Age: 18 Years Old
Location:
Chinandega, Nicaragua
Position:
Unpaid / 12 weeks, 480-hour position
On the Community Development Team, interns help to execute the strategies and tactics utilized to achieve progress in the 5 goals of our Community Development Plan, Plan 7. Interns are involved in all areas of the team, working alongside Community Advocates to build relationships and trust with community members in order to facilitate health, water, education, economic development, and leadership.
Requirements:
Bilingual English/Spanish
Minimum Age: 18 Years Old
Location:
Chinandega, Nicaragua
Position:
Unpaid / 12 weeks, 480-hour position
On the Marketing & Communications Team, interns utilize their photography, videography, graphic design, and story telling gifts to highlight bright spots and stories of success. Interns capture the progress of our project areas, always seeking to make Christ more visible by celebrating and sharing the success of the intercultural Amigos family through multiple media outlets.
Location:
Chinandega, Nicaragua
Position:
Unpaid / 12 weeks, 480-hour position
Requirements:
Minimum Age: 18 Years Old
*Please submit work sample with application.
On the Partnerships Team, interns build meaningful relationships with group members and community members that lead to transformational connections. Interns help to facilitate all aspects of the the week-long mission trip experience, supporting the Partnerships Team in all that they do. Interns play a vital role in welcoming and connecting with volunteers, caring for their physical health, and ensuring that volunteers have a meaningful, fun, and transformational experience while serving with Amigos.
Location:
Chinandega, Nicaragua
Position:
Unpaid / 12 weeks, 480-hour position
Requirements:
Minimum Age: 18 Years Old
Spring 2023/Fall 2023 Internships
Your Dream Internship Awaits You!
Flexible Dates
Even if your entire summer is not available, you still have the opportunity to join us to serve others, participate in impactful work, and gain unique professional experience. We’re waiting for you!
BE PART OF OUR TEAM
Interested in a Spring or Fall internship?
Let us know your vision for joining our team. Email Iris George at iris@amigosforchrist.org.
Looking to spend more time in Nicaragua?
If your job offers flexibility or if you are in between careers and you are looking to serve and spend time experiencing Nicaragua. Amigos for Christ is now offering an exciting opportunity to volunteer in our office in Chinandega, Nicaragua. These opportunities can vary from 6 week to 6 months. Get in touch with us to learn how to Serve Abroad with Amigos! Contact Iris George at iris@amigosforchrist.org.