The Haitian American Caucus-Haiti is announcing its 2013 Summer Internship Program in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti.
Session 1: May 27th to June 30th (Application Deadline, May 13th)
Session 2: July 8th to August 11th (Application Deadline, June 1st)
Space is limited so we encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible.
The internship program consists of three main components:
- Service projects - work on and off the HAC-Haiti compound in your area of focus
- Visiting partner organizations - travel to other non-profits in the area to tour their facilities and learn about development initiatives carried out all over Haiti
- Cultural Excursions - visit various landmarks throughout Port-au-Prince and the provinces
Requirements:
- Able to live in a communal setting in a developing nation
- Able to perform effectively and communicate clearly in a resource scarce environment
- Able to work independently and as part of a multicultural team
- Committed to helping empower the local Haitian community
- Flexible with time and task requirements
- Independent and self-motivated
Accommodations:
Interns live in a shared space on the second floor of our compound. 3 meals a day, twin or bunk style beds, Western style bathrooms with running water, and Wi-Fi Internet access is available for all interns. Haitian Creole lessons will also be provided. Interns are expected to pay an accommodation fee for their housing, meals, and transportation in Haiti. Interns are also responsible for airfare and any personal expenses throughout the program.
Environmental Sustainability Internship:
Much of the food purchased within Haiti has been imported and comes at a higher price to the consumer than if the product was grown locally. HAC-Haiti strongly believes in the skills and efforts of its local small landowning farmers and seeks to continue to provide them with support and skills training that will help them expand their practices and sell their goods to a larger community. In addition to its agricultural training program, HAC-Haiti also runs an animal husbandry program.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Help start and develop school gardens and agricultural projects
- Develop and manage environmental training programs
- Work directly with local farmers to learn their specific challenges and needs
- Observe and evaluate local environmental initiatives
- Provide support for existing community programs
Qualifications:
- Experience in agricultural training, animal husbandry, and/or organic farming required
- 2 years of agricultural experience preferred
- Strong commitment to preserving the environment and sustainable agriculture required
We welcome people from all religious backgrounds, races, ages, genders and sexual orientations to apply.
