Quick Facts
Location: Kosovo, Spain, India
Program Focus: Isla seeks interns who are passionate about education, youth empowerment, and community development, eager to support peacebuilding initiatives, service learning projects, and advocacy efforts.
Task Focus: Peacebuilding and Summer Camp Support, Research and Policy Analysis, Training Programs and Youth Workforce Integration, Service Learning Projects and Advocacy Campaigns, Program Evaluation and Strategic Communications, Community Engagement & Outreach Programs, Curriculum Development & Enrichment, Classroom Assessment & Evaluation Strategies, Public Advocacy Campaigns & Youth Development, Student Mentorship & Support Programs, Research & Policy Analysis
Program Length: 9+ Weeks
Program Overview
Intern with organizations dedicated to youth empowerment, education, and peacebuilding, while driving community engagement, skill development, and social impact.
Organizations and early childhood Montessori schools dedicated to enhancing education play a crucial role in equipping youth, educators, and communities with the skills needed to foster growth and engagement. Through Montessori early childhood education, professional development programs for youth, teacher training, digital education initiatives, and workforce readiness programs, these organizations help individuals build essential skills, preparing them for academic and professional success.
Beyond skill-building programs, these organizations emphasize experiential learning through initiatives such as summer camps that promote peacebuilding and understanding among diverse groups, service-learning projects, and digital literacy training. Teacher training programs focus on instructional design and technology integration, ensuring educators have the tools to enhance classroom learning. Additionally, specialized online modules provide youth across the country with opportunities to develop career-relevant skills, with the potential to expand abroad.
Interns working with these organizations gain hands-on experience in program development, research, proposal writing, and project implementation. You will also collaborate closely with experienced Montessori teachers and staff, participating in various classroom activities and educational initiatives outside of the classroom. Opportunities range from more direct engagement like assisting with summer camps and/or afterschool soft skills and empowerment programs to more macro opportunities such as research projects, outreach efforts, and network engagement. Those with a passion for innovation can take the lead in designing their own activities to advocate for quality education!
For individuals passionate about education, community development, and both hands-on and digital learning, this internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, build professional networks, and develop valuable skills while shaping the future of education.
Tasks Included
Depending on the intern's skills and interests, they will be assigned to one or more of the following projects, focused on youth empowerment, education, and community development:
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Peacebuilding and Summer Camp Support
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Research and Policy Analysis
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Training Programs and Youth Workforce Integration
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Service Learning Projects and Advocacy Campaigns
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Program Evaluation and Strategic Communications
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Community Engagement & Outreach Programs
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Curriculum Development & Enrichment
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Classroom Assessment & Evaluation Strategies
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Public Advocacy Campaigns & Youth Development
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Student Mentorship & Support Programs
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Research & Policy Analysis
Requirements
Isla seeks interns who are passionate about education, youth empowerment, and community development, eager to support peacebuilding initiatives, service learning projects, and advocacy efforts.
Skills & Abilities include:
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University undergraduate or graduate students, and young professionals with backgrounds in early childhood education, psychology, social sciences, creative writing, education, social sciences, community development, youth empowerment, or related fields.
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Strong interest in peacebuilding, youth development, and service learning initiatives.
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Ability to work independently and take initiative in both research and program implementation, contributing to community engagement and advocacy efforts.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive approach to learning, collaboration, and promoting social impact.
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Adaptability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, understanding the challenges of community development and youth empowerment.
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Willingness to engage in research, proposal writing, training programs, and strategic communications to support the organizations’ missions.
What Is Covered
The following is included within the program so that you can focus primarily on the work at hand and be supported each step of the way!
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Pre-departure guide and assistance with preparations (packing list, language modules, cultural guidance, etc)
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Quality internship placement with a customized scope of work
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Airport pickup and in-country orientation
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Welcome lunch/dinner
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Housing, internet, and one-time fully-stocked kitchen
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Travel, medical, and emergency evacuation insurance
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Local SIM card/phone plan (optional)
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Monthly passes for daily bus transportation (optional)
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Local language classes (optional)
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Tuition to study at the national university for 4 ECTS/3 US credits (optional)
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Mentorship from local professionals
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24/7 support from Isla team
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Bi-weekly internship and cultural experience reflection sessions
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Scheduled team lunches/dinners with all interns and the Isla team with relevant professionals and stakeholders
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Support in organizing and planning travel/in-country social activities
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Cultural and social activities as available
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Certificate of completion and letter of references upon completion of internship
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Continued mentorship post completion of internship (according to field of interest)
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Additional support depending on country of internship and academic requirements
