The NYU King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center promotes research and teaching on Spain and the Spanish-speaking world at New York University, including free public programs for a general audience that highlight the history, politics and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Last year was our 25th anniversary and we launched several initiatives to put students at the center of our governance and programming, including the new “Fridays on the Patio” program which is led by our undergraduate intern. Our website has abundant information on all aspects of the KJCC and this link highlights the Fridays program: https://as.nyu.edu/features/impact-makers/kjcc.html;
We are seeking an intern for a semester and/or a year regularly. So if you are not interested or able to apply this semester but are interested in the future please reach out to KJCC Director Jordana Mendelson at: jordana.mendelson@nyu.edu;
Organization Website: https://www.kjcc.org/
Organization Address: 53 Washington Square South, 9D, New York NY 10012
Contact Name: Jordana Mendelson
Contact Phone: (347) 407-0885
Contact Email: jordana.mendelson@nyu.edu
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION:
Industry: Arts/Arts Management, Communications, Community Development, Fundraising/Event Management, Marketing, Public Relations
Preferred Academic Level: Undergraduate
Description of Internship: Internships at KJCC: 2 – 4 credits – 6-12 hrs/week.
*Administered through the Department of Spanish & Portuguese with approval from Internship Director, Lourdes Dávila: lourdes.davila@nyu.edu, or internship course credit through another department with approval of KJCC Director and supervising internship faculty member.
*1 position: one semester or one year (Fridays on the Patio): 2-4 credits/ 6-10 hours a week/ semester (Fall 2022-Spring 2023)
Submit:
1. Cover letter explaining why you would like this internship and what you feel you would bring to it;
2. CV;
3. Writing samples in English and Spanish (for example: seminar paper or creative writing, submit no more than 5 page excerpt);
4. Unofficial transcript
5. One letter of recommendation from a faculty or NYU staff who knows you well to be sent under separate cover to jordana.mendelson@nyu.edu;
Deadline to apply: January 20, 2023
Questions and application submission: jordana.mendelson@nyu.edu and lourdes.davila@nyu.edu.
Special Project: Fridays on the Patio
Oversee and project manage “Fridays on the Patio” program for undergraduate and graduate students in Spanish & Portuguese, CLACS and CEMS (Center for European and Mediterranean Studies); but open to students across the University and in partnership with other programs, units and student clubs.
Work directly with the Director of the KJCC on undergraduate programs, with a focus on the “Fridays on the Patio” program;
Follow guidelines for internships set by the Department: weekly journal entries, analytical paper about the experience, weekly meetings with Director;
Patio program is held 3-5pm select Fridays (September-early November; March-May);
Intern must be available Fridays 2-6pm (with exceptions decided upon in advance);
Possible coordination with KJCC Advisory Board undergraduate rep – for outreach and coordination with student clubs
Develop program ideas drawing from NYU community and beyond;
Goal to bring students together and raise awareness of the KJCC as a cultural resource for students while following Covid protocols for social distance and safety;
Oversee beverage and food set up (with support from Luis Pérez, KJCC administrative secretary, and hourly undergraduate employees if needed); and set up, program, and take down with undergrad hourly employees;
Develop directed publicity and mailing just for students and faculty; manage RSVP and attendance list (google forms, correspondence, check in, etc.); option to assist with design of flyers;
Write and manage correspondence with all partners (invited guests, clubs, departments, other students interested in developing programs); should demonstrate good writing and communication skills in English and preferably Spanish as well;
Should be comfortable interacting with others, building good relationships between KJCC and the community;
Creativity very welcome: to think up new program ideas, partnerships, and strategies for getting the word out on campus about KJCC’s undergrad programs and initiatives;
Desired Skills:
*Work directly with the Director of the KJCC on undergraduate programs, with a focus on the “Fridays on the Patio” program;
*Follow guidelines for internships set by the Department: weekly journal entries, analytical paper about the experience, weekly meetings with Director;
*Patio program is held 3-5pm select Fridays (September-early November; March-May);
*Intern must be available Fridays 2-6pm (with exceptions decided upon in advance);
*Possible coordination with KJCC Advisory Board undergraduate rep – for outreach and coordination with student clubs
*Develop program ideas drawing from NYU community and beyond;
*Goal to bring students together and raise awareness of the KJCC as a cultural resource for students while following Covid protocols for social distance and safety;
*Oversee beverage and food set up (with support from Luis Pérez, KJCC administrative secretary, and hourly undergraduate employees if needed); and set up, program, and take down with undergrad hourly employees;
*Develop directed publicity and mailing just for students and faculty; manage RSVP and attendance list (google forms, correspondence, check in, etc.); option to assist with design of flyers;
*Write and manage correspondence with all partners (invited guests, clubs, departments, other students interested in developing programs);
Should demonstrate good writing and communication skills in English and preferably Spanish as well;
*Should be comfortable interacting with others, building good relationships between KJCC and the community;
*Creativity very welcome: to think up new program ideas, partnerships, and strategies for getting the word out on campus about KJCC’s undergrad programs and initiatives.
