LHIP Internship: Lowell National Historical Park

Job Title: Latino Heritage Internship Program

**Program Overview:**
The Latino Heritage Internship Program is an unmatched leadership training program focused on cultural and natural resource management. This 11-week internship offers a unique opportunity to connect with diverse communities and help create meaningful programs that highlight the cultural heritage of Lowell's Latinx population.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Collaborate with park staff and local organizations to create opportunities connecting Lowell's history and resources to the Latinx populations settling in the city today.
• Participate in city events, such as flag-raising ceremonies honoring Lowell's diverse cultural heritage.
• Create a database of organizations and contacts within Lowell's Latinx community.
• Build relationships with community members and develop high-quality programs specifically designed for the Spanish-speaking population.

**Providing Bilingual Interpretation and Program Development Support:**
The intern will assist in co-creating programs with community organizations and members, as well as developing and implementing existing programs in Spanish or bilingually. Examples of tasks include:

• Presenting pre-existing tours, such as the 'Suffolk Mill' tours, which immerse visitors in the mechanical operations of a mill.
• Collaborating on seasonal special programs, such as Wellness on the Walkways, Art in the Park Pop-Ups, or Riverboat Tours.
• Assisting the park's Digi Team in creating digital media content, including drafting social media posts, researching, and writing articles or web pages connecting park themes to the Latinx community.

**Participation in Local Community Events:**
The intern will serve as a member of the Special Events Team within the Division of Interpretation and Education, focusing on community engagement activities and events for Lowell residents. Responsibilities include:

• Providing activities and information at local cultural festivals and events hosted by other organizations.
• Conducting youth outreach at the Lowell Summer Music Series Kids Concerts.
• Assisting in planning and preparing for the Lowell Folk Festival, including engaging local residents as active participants.
• Helping organize and attend community flag-raising ceremonies at Lowell City Hall.

**Youth Engagement:**
The intern will also assist in developing and running the summer Art Pop-Up programs in coordination with the local library bookmobile. This includes:

• Hosting weekly programs in partnership with park staff and interns at various locations.
• Strengthening partnerships with the local library and city parks.
• Providing Spanish translations of publications advertising future events.

**Requirements:**
*Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
*Basic customer service skills.
*Ability to collaborate effectively with others.

**Qualifications:**
*Proficiency in English and Spanish; additional languages are beneficial and highly desired.
*Ability to provide basic customer service, including standing, greeting, and working with volunteers, children, and park staff.
*Capability to endure long periods of sitting, standing, and walking in various indoor and outdoor conditions.
*Proficiency in operating computers and basic audio-visual equipment.
*Familiarity with navigating basic social media platforms.
*Availability to work 40 hours per week, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
*Ability to collaborate and work effectively with partner organizations and community members.

**Intern Benefits:**
Interns in this program will receive 480 hours towards Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority.