Education Intern
CASA, Hyattsville, MD, United States
CASA & CASA IN ACTION SYNOPSIS
CASA’s mission is to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working‑class Black, Latino/a/e, Afro‑descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities. CASA’s vision rests on collective power and an inclusive, permanent, member‑led movement that radically transforms communities and systems to meet members’ needs, dreams, and aspirations, striving for justice and full liberation at home and in solidarity worldwide. CASA and CASA in Action are separate 501(c)(4) nonprofits working together to support immigrants and low‑income people in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Employees who serve in both organizations share their time between the two, which has no effect on salary or benefits.
DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS
The Education Department supports CASA’s multi‑generation approach to education by engaging youth and families in attaining educational opportunities for all. It partners with public schools and fosters relationships between educators and immigrant families. The department manages the Mi Espacio after‑school program, which promotes high‑school graduation, leadership development, post‑secondary enrollment, and career readiness for first and second generation immigrant youth. Students from grades nine through twelve are eligible, and the program meets four days a week at High Pointe High School and CASA’s Multicultural Center, offering workshops on college and career readiness, financial literacy, health, enrichment activities, and civic engagement. The Life Skills ESOL program uses popular education techniques to address adult learners’ educational needs, focusing on concrete everyday experiences, civic engagement, and community empowerment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Youth Program’s Coordinator in developing and facilitating weekly workshops on career readiness, post‑secondary enrollment, leadership development, and grassroots organizing.
Use popular education techniques to create a dynamic, culturally responsive learning environment that promotes teamwork and leadership skills.
Provide mentorship supporting students’ academic and professional success.
Maintain communication and follow directions from program staff to ensure consistent mentorship quality.
Support CASA’s mission by encouraging student participation in community events that promote civic engagement and social justice.
Conduct outreach calls, texts, and emails in Spanish (mainly) and English to prospective ESOL students, providing program overview and registration information.
Assist ESOL staff with student registration events.
Preserve the confidentiality of all CASA youth and member information.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Interested candidates should email their cover letter and resume to Edwin Mejia, Community Education Manager, at emejia@wearecasa.org.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Proficiency in Spanish and English.
High comfort level with basic computer programs, including Google Suite; willingness to learn additional applications.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Extremely detail‑oriented and organized.
Respectful of all cultures and comfortable working in a multicultural environment.
Committed to progressive social change and supportive of CASA’s mission.
COMPENSATION
$2,000 stipend.
BENEFITS
Opportunity to mentor youth in the community.
Exposure to popular education and curriculum development.
Hands‑on experience in grassroots community organizing and social justice initiatives.
Opportunity to practice written and spoken Spanish in a professional environment with native speakers.
Experience working in a nationally recognized nonprofit that advances the self‑determined needs of Black, Latino/a/e, Afro‑descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Interns must sit, crawl, and reach objects regularly; stand, lift (up to 25 lbs), carry, push, and pull frequently. They may stand or walk, perform repetitive motions, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Interns may be exposed to wet/humid conditions, outside weather, and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
ADA
CASA will provide reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
OSHA
This role does not involve handling human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or exposure to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.
CASA Inc. and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status or national origin.
Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
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CASA’s mission is to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working‑class Black, Latino/a/e, Afro‑descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities. CASA’s vision rests on collective power and an inclusive, permanent, member‑led movement that radically transforms communities and systems to meet members’ needs, dreams, and aspirations, striving for justice and full liberation at home and in solidarity worldwide. CASA and CASA in Action are separate 501(c)(4) nonprofits working together to support immigrants and low‑income people in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Employees who serve in both organizations share their time between the two, which has no effect on salary or benefits.
DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS
The Education Department supports CASA’s multi‑generation approach to education by engaging youth and families in attaining educational opportunities for all. It partners with public schools and fosters relationships between educators and immigrant families. The department manages the Mi Espacio after‑school program, which promotes high‑school graduation, leadership development, post‑secondary enrollment, and career readiness for first and second generation immigrant youth. Students from grades nine through twelve are eligible, and the program meets four days a week at High Pointe High School and CASA’s Multicultural Center, offering workshops on college and career readiness, financial literacy, health, enrichment activities, and civic engagement. The Life Skills ESOL program uses popular education techniques to address adult learners’ educational needs, focusing on concrete everyday experiences, civic engagement, and community empowerment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Youth Program’s Coordinator in developing and facilitating weekly workshops on career readiness, post‑secondary enrollment, leadership development, and grassroots organizing.
Use popular education techniques to create a dynamic, culturally responsive learning environment that promotes teamwork and leadership skills.
Provide mentorship supporting students’ academic and professional success.
Maintain communication and follow directions from program staff to ensure consistent mentorship quality.
Support CASA’s mission by encouraging student participation in community events that promote civic engagement and social justice.
Conduct outreach calls, texts, and emails in Spanish (mainly) and English to prospective ESOL students, providing program overview and registration information.
Assist ESOL staff with student registration events.
Preserve the confidentiality of all CASA youth and member information.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Interested candidates should email their cover letter and resume to Edwin Mejia, Community Education Manager, at emejia@wearecasa.org.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Proficiency in Spanish and English.
High comfort level with basic computer programs, including Google Suite; willingness to learn additional applications.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Extremely detail‑oriented and organized.
Respectful of all cultures and comfortable working in a multicultural environment.
Committed to progressive social change and supportive of CASA’s mission.
COMPENSATION
$2,000 stipend.
BENEFITS
Opportunity to mentor youth in the community.
Exposure to popular education and curriculum development.
Hands‑on experience in grassroots community organizing and social justice initiatives.
Opportunity to practice written and spoken Spanish in a professional environment with native speakers.
Experience working in a nationally recognized nonprofit that advances the self‑determined needs of Black, Latino/a/e, Afro‑descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Interns must sit, crawl, and reach objects regularly; stand, lift (up to 25 lbs), carry, push, and pull frequently. They may stand or walk, perform repetitive motions, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Interns may be exposed to wet/humid conditions, outside weather, and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
ADA
CASA will provide reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
OSHA
This role does not involve handling human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or exposure to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.
CASA Inc. and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status or national origin.
Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
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