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Position Title: Intern

Organization: Americas for Conservation + the Arts

Location: 3555 Pecos St, Denver/ hybrid or online with 2 in person meetings with Zuza Bohley in ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ

Duration: January 2025-May 2025

Hours: 30 hours throughout the semester (hybrid: depending on student mobility) or 48 hours for 1 ( credit)

Preference: bilingual/ conversational Spanish & conversational English language proficiency

the AFC+A:

Americas for Conservation + the Arts is one of the very few Latina founded and led organizations of its mission and size in the state of Colorado — and the country — fighting systemic racism in the conservation and creative workspaces, leveraging arts and culture for DEI gains. We do this through three award winning flagship programs: · The Promotores Verdes Conservation Corps (growing outdoor recreation led climate literacy and human-nature health connections) co-leading the Tree Keepers 2022-2025 initiative with the City of Denver · The Americas Latino Eco Festival (movement building convening of BIPOC conservation and creative leadership), now in its 13th edition.

· Mandel Vilar Press (advancing diversity and conservation in the book economy), releasing its 50th book this Spring 2023.

AFC+A’s award winning Promotores Verdes Youth program works transnationally with programming in Colorado, Puerto Rico, Mexico and expanding to indigenous communities in Peru. We work with community leaders, schools and conservation agencies to advance natural literacy and climate action.

We demonstrate and celebrate the diversity of Latinx cultures, emphasizing the health benefits that nature provides with monthly Eco Cultura en Accion shows at the BUG Theater in Denver (Wednesday evenings from 6-9 pm).

The Youth Wilderness Adventures and Caminatas en Familia - monthly events on Saturdays: 2/22 - Mud Lake, Nederland, CO, 3/22 - St. Mary’s Glacier, 4/25 & 26 overnight, 5/31 - Staunton State Park (LUNA).

AFC+A received five awards for environmental and cultural work as well as eighteen book awards for the printing press. We feel inspired to continue to safeguard this threatened and most fragile ecosystem of a diverse grassroots non-profit sector. No matter the adversities, we will continue to elevate the voices of BIPOC conservation and cultural Promotores, fostering collaboration to better bridge inclusion gaps and assure those sitting at the decision-making table regarding the stewardship of our natural resources and cultural assets needed for advancing climate ready and resilient communities reflect equity and inclusion. We at AFC+A wholeheartedly believe that advancing social as well as bio-diversity is one the most important conservation strategies we can nurture.

Internship Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate student intern to join our AFC+A

team. This internship offers hands-on experience in community engagement, social media capture, and support for educational as well as health and wellness initiatives related to Latinx communities. The intern will play a vital role in supporting various activities, including the documentation of in person community events (on Saturdays and on monthly Wednesday evening cultural events), and professional

learning opportunities, helping to plan and support organizing the third Latino Ultra Nature Adventure (LUNA) and the 11th Americas Latino Eco Festival (ALEF).

Key Responsibilities:

Community Events Support: Assist in the planning, organization, and execution

of community events, including logistics and participant coordination.

Youth Wilderness Adventures/ Caminatas en Familia: Help facilitate monthly youth and family outdoor recreation events (Saturdays), which aim to promote outdoor health and wellness, mental health coupled with social networking and socio-environmental justice education and advocacy, stewardship action and leadership development.

Promotores Verdes Support:

Professional Learning Support: Assist in the preparation of cultural, outdoor recreation and wellness, environmental literacy and socio-environmental justice education events.

Logistical Assistance: Help with logistical components for various events and

initiatives, including materials preparation and communication with participants.

Qualifications:

· Current undergraduate student

· Strong interest in bilingual education, cultural equity, and community engagement.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

· Reporting to Zuza Bohley, AFCA Deputy Director & Programs Officer: Zuza@americasforconservation.org

Benefits:

· Gain valuable experience in community engagement and bilingual programming.

· Develop professional skills in event planning, organizing and executing.

· Develop skills in community outreach.

· Network with educators, community leaders, and advocates for Latinx communities.

· Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining your

interest in the internship and relevant experience to Zuza@AmericasforConservation.org by

January 20, 2025. Please make sure to copy lalsc@colorado.edu in your communications and add to the subject line internship and in the email your student ID.For more information about the internship program, contact lalsc@colorado.edu.