Student Internship Opportunity
Spring 2016
I Have a Dream Foundation – Los Angeles
The mission of the “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles is to help underprivileged children become productive citizens by providing a long-term program of academic enhancement, mentoring, and cultural enrichment, with an assured opportunity for higher education.
IHADLA selects an entire class of third graders at an underperforming, underserved school in a low-income neighborhood, regardless of each student’s academic level or disability. They then make a long-term commitment to provide free year-round programs, services, and individualized case management for 10 consecutive years through high school graduation and into college. The Foundation provides a comprehensive program that prepares students for higher education through academic support, social-emotional development, college and career prep, campus visits, tutoring, cultural enrichment, drug, crime, and pregnancy prevention programs, and one-on-one mentoring.
I Have a Dream Foundation—Los Angeles (IHADLA) currently has internship opportunities for the Spring 2015 semester at their Executive Main Office in Los Angles and at three of their program sites: (1) in Watts working with 6th graders, (2) in Inglewood working with 9th and 10th graders, and (3) in Boyle Heights working with 3rd graders. Read more about I Have a Dream—Los Angeles at IHADLA.org.
Internship Opportunities at the Executive Main Office
Student interns working in the Executive Main Office will learn about the various aspects of running a non-profit organization focused on youth development. Intern responsibilities will be based on individual skills and interests and may involve a range of tasks. Following are the main characteristics and requirements of the internship.
· Interns will work a total of 90 hours over the course of the Spring 2016 semester (approximately 7 hours a week).
· Students will complete their internship activities at the Executive Main Office at 3580 Wilshire Blvd Suite 720 Los Angeles CA 90010.
· Interns will be supervised by the Program Director and/or other administrative staff.
· Interns will work on projects related to their college majors and skills. Opportunities currently exist for students to get experience in social media tracking, grant research and proposal writing, data management, public relations, program development, technical writing, volunteer coordination, and special events planning.
· This internship opportunity is unpaid.
Internship in Boyle Heights working with 3rd graders/ Internship in Watts working with 6th graders:
Student interns working with the elementary school students in Boyle Heights and middle school students in
Watts will learn about the programming aspects of a non-profit organization focused on youth development and will complete a range of tasks. Following are the main characteristics and requirements of the internship.
· Interns will work a total of 90 hours over the course of the Spring 2016 semester (approximately 7 hours a week).
· Interns will be supervised by the Program Director and on-site Program Coordinators.
· Interns working with either elementary school students in Boyle Heights or middle school students in Watts will work with staff to enhance the tutoring component of the afterschool program (1:00- 5:30 PM). Interns will learn to track students’ academic performance and growth and work with staff to translate this information into targeted program activities and student referrals (a case management approach). Interns will take responsibility for coordinating special events and program activities (e.g., college campus visits, the implementation of a health and wellness program, etc.).
· Interns may on occasion act as liaisons with community partners.
· This internship opportunity is unpaid.
· Student interns must be available at least 1 day a week between the hours of 1:00 and 5:30 PM. Preference will be given to students who can come out to the program two days a week.
Internship in Inglewood working with 9th and 10th graders:
Student interns working with the high school students in Inglewood will learn about the programming aspects of a non-profit organization focused on youth development and will complete a range of tasks. Following are the main characteristics and requirements of the internship.
· Interns will work a total of 90 hours over the course of the Spring 2016 semester (approximately 6 hours a week).
· Student interns will assist with Saturday workshops which are held from 10 AM to 2 PM and focus on a host of topics including developing leadership skills, SAT prep, locating college financial aid, exploring career options, etc. Student interns would be given responsibility for coordinating some of the workshop activities.
· Interns will be supervised by the Program Director and on-site Program Coordinators.
· Interns may on occasion act as liaisons with community partners.
· This internship opportunity is unpaid.
Qualifications for all internship placements:
· Have excellent written and verbal communications skills
· Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
· Able to work effectively as part of a team
· Be a self-starter; able to take initiative
· Organized; attention to detail
· Be willing to have fun
Application Process
Students interested in an internship with IHAD should complete an Internship Application and submit it to Dr. Beth Manke. Applications should be submitted either via email at or in-person in the CLA Dean’s Office (MHB 214—please give applications to Anna Becerra).
All applications are first reviewed by the College of Liberal Arts Internship Director and then forwarded to Wilma Franco, Program Director at I Have a Dream-Los Angeles. Ms. Franco reviews all applications and selects final candidates to interview in person. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all internship positions have been filled.
Students chosen as interns will be expected to attend an orientation session at I Have a Dream prior to the beginning of the Spring 2016 semester. All interns will also be required to provide proof of a negative TB test before beginning their work on site.
Internship Application
I Have a Dream—Los Angeles
Spring 2016
I Have a Dream Foundation—Los Angeles (IHADLA) is currently recruiting CSULB student interns to work during the Spring 2016 semester. If you are interested in applying for an internship complete the information below and submit your application to Dr. Beth Manke. Applications should be submitted either via email at or in-person in the CLA Dean’s Office (MHB 214—please give applications to Anna Becerra). Review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis until all internship positions have been filled.
Please type or print clearly:
Name: / CSULB ID:Phone: / Email:
GPA: / Major:
Please indicate which internship(s) you are interested in. You may mark as many as you feel you might be interested in/ qualified for. You can see complete descriptions of these internship opportunities on the information sheet for I Have a Dream Foundation- Los Angeles. Specific site placements and assignments will be determined based on student interest, student availability, and program need.
□ Working in the Executive Main Office in downtown Los Angeles.
□ Working with elementary school students in Boyle Heights
□ Working with middle school students in Watts.
□ Working with high school students in Inglewood
Although you may not know your specific class and work schedule for the Spring 2016 semester, please indicate below the day(s) and times you would most likely be available to complete your hours out at I Have a Dream—Los Angeles. Preference will be given to students who can work twice a week out on site. Once selected as an intern, specific intern work schedules will be determined in consultation with the Program Director.
Mondays / Tuesdays / Wednesdays / Thursdays / Fridays / Saturdays(please complete the questions on the next page as well)
Why are you interested in this internship opportunity? What do you hope to gain/learn as an intern working with I Have a Dream—Los Angeles?
What skills and prior experiences would you bring to this internship that would benefit the organization?
If you had to choose one word to describe yourself, what would it be and why?
What questions or concerns do you have regarding internship placements at I Have a Dream?