Internship Program

Role Description:  

The Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) Content Creator Intern at Perkins will have the opportunity to make a visible contribution to a vibrant organization, as well as to support the 2030 vision of universal quality education for children with multiple disabilities.

The LAC Content Creator Intern will support the Program Manager and Senior Analyst of the Perkins LAC team and will assist in executing the content creation process for Perkins programs in Latin America, including the LAC website, social media, and other communication projects, as needed.

The role is focused on creating content related to disability inclusion and global education.

This internship program has a flexible format. Depending on your university, academic credit can sometimes be arranged for interns, as well as different learning and training opportunities across the organization’s physical and virtual campuses.

Title of Internship: Content Creator Intern, Perkins Programs in Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC)
Commitment:  Part-time (08-10 hours per week)
Start/End Dates: Summer internship with flexible start dates
Duration: Three months (flexible)
Location:  Interns based in the Boston area will have the option to be in person once a week
Compensation: None

Collage of 24 children in Perkins programs.

Internship Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Create/write/manage digital content in creative ways. 
  • Edit and publish articles, blog post stories, social media posts, with content from our programs within Latin America.
  • Meet the standards in the Style Guide for the Perkins LAC Internship Program.
  • Develop long-term repositories of digital assets.
  • Foster community engagement and learning between members of the community.
  • Measure digital impact by creating digital activity reports.
  • Support the management of social media.
  • Edit content and briefings from presentations and collateral materials.

Competencies:

  • Demonstrate excellent writing skills, and ability to effectively and simply communicate information to diverse audiences with varying levels of language and data literacy.
  • Possess advanced analytical skills and the ability to synthesize data clearly and concisely.
  • Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently.
  • Adaptability to different roles and responsibilities and ad hoc work.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills – able to work well in a team environment.
  • Possess a sense of curiosity and creativity. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills to be a member of the team.
  • Possess exceptional organizational skills and project management.
  • Be fluent in English and Spanish.  Fluency in Portuguese is a plus.
  • Previous knowledge of WordPress, Canva, Google Drive, and Trello are a plus.

Development Opportunities:

The Content Creator Intern for Perkins Programs in Latin America & the Caribbean will:

  • Enjoy direct interaction with a broad range of both national and international professionals and experts.
  • Have the opportunity to make a visible contribution to a vibrant organization.
  • Gain solid knowledge about multiple disabilities/visual impairment in the areas of education, health, technology, and international development that is unparalleled among new entrants to the field.
  • Learn about and use the Style Guide for the Perkins LAC Internship Program.
  • Improve writing and content creation skills.
  • Learn to use WordPress -a free and open-source content management system.
  • Experience a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to keep the information displayed on Perkins Global Community fresh, informative, and appealing.

References for work accomplished will be provided.

Interested intern candidates, please contact Isabela Galarza Gonzalez – Senior Program Analyst.

Email address:  isabela.galarzagonzalez@perkins.org

Please write “LAC Intern Application” as your email subject line. In your email, please include the following items

  1. Specific number of hours you are available to work
  2. Dates you propose to begin and end the internship
  3. Resume
  4. Writing sample*

*Candidates who move forward in the interview process will be required to submit a writing sample. This can be anything from a paper for class, a research project, several social posts for an event, an essay, etc.

All internships require the achievement of demanding daily goals. 

About Perkins School for the Blind

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. We are the worldwide leader in education services for children and young adults with disabilities. We believe every child can learn, and learning is for life.

Founded in 1829, Perkins is the first in the USA and second in the world to educate children who are blind, deafblind, or have multiple disabilities, including Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Located in Watertown, Massachusetts, Perkins has long been at the forefront of education and accessibility for people with disabilities

Our vision is a world where every child learns and unlocks the potential to be a valued member of a family, school, and community. Over the past 100 years, we’ve reached children in 95 countries by training educators and working with governments and other organizations to reach children at risk of being left behind.

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