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INTERN POSITIONS ECUADOR

TOURISM

MARKETING
CULTURE - EDUCATION - TEACHING
HEALTH CARE & MEDICINE

CINEMATOGRAPHIC

FOREIGN TRADE

LAW

COMMUNICACION AND JOURNALISM AREA

 

In this section you can find information about the positions available at the moment. Latin Horizons offers flexible internships in Latin America and gives you the opportunity to expand your curriculum. For internships in the various destinations of South America you can check the area of your interest in the section below. Come and work in Ecuador, Uruguay, Chile and Costa Rica, and learn about Latin organizations and companies in real life!

Internships are an essential component of any well-designed curriculum, and they are continuously proving to be an exceptional motivational and practical experience for students and professionals alike. What's more, the fact that you've had the independence, openness, and curiosity to undertake an internship in a foreign country is great for the resume.

Latin Horizons places interns with many of the finest local and international companies in Ecuador. We make it possible for international students, recent graduates and professionals, to work in their field of study while becoming immersed in Ecuador's culture and communities. Latin Horizons organizes internships throughout Ecuador: in the Highlands, Coast, Jungle and the Galapagos Islands.

The fields available for internships in Ecuador include: Architecture, Business Counseling, Hospitals, Hotels, Human Resources, Human Rights Organizations, Import and Export Companies, Indigenous Rights Organizations, Law Firms, Marketing & Public Relations, Museums, Newspapers, Radio & TV, Language Schools, Social Institutions, Theaters, Travel Agencies, NGO, Women's Rights Organizations.

We will check the possibilities and make arrangements according to the participants' ideas and wishes. Placements can be made a few weeks prior to the arrival of the intern. The length of internship placements is as flexible as are the possible positions.

Below is a brief sample of the kinds of projects we offer. If you are interested in an intern position in an area you don’t see below, please e-mail us. We do our best to accommodate all requests.

Our programs are available for any time of the year. Basic knowledge of Spanish language is required.

TOURISM

Adventure Tour Operator LHIPT- 01

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Internship Position Description

Tour Operator located in downtown Quito in the Mariscal neighborhood promotes adventure tours in and around Ecuador, like mountain climbing, jungle trips and Galapagos cruises. The intern is going to help with reservations of tours and sales via mail or directly through the office. This position is available for a minimum of 6 months. more details.

Internship Requirements

  • LH Spanish course is required unless fluent in Spanish.
  • Fluency in English. Other languages are also welcome.
  • An enthusiastic student with a tourism study background.
  • The intern should to be social, be good with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
  • Good computer skills.

Travel Agency LHIPT-02

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Internship Position Description

Metropolitan touring is Ecuador’s largest Travel Agency offering tours for foreigners in Ecuador and for Ecuadorians in foreign countries. Metropolitan Touring has 5 offices in Quito and works with an international staff consisting of 50 people. Duties of the intern will depend on the office to which he/she is assigned.

This position is available for a minimum of 6 months. more details.

Internship Requirements

  • LH Spanish course is required unless fluent in Spanish.
  • An enthusiastic student with a tourism and/or marketing study background. 
  • Fluency in English. Other languages are also welcome.
  • Good organization skills.
  • A team player with good management and analytical skills

 

Tropical lodge LHIPT-03

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Internship Position Description

Small lodge located near the Ecuadorian coast in the cloud forest region, a few hours from the beach in a tropical environment for tourists who come to enjoy ecological tours and other outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking. The intern will help manage the lodge, organize trips and be in touch with tourist requirements.

This position is available from 3 to 5 months. more details.

Internship Requirements

  • LH Spanish course is required unless fluent in Spanish.
  • Good organization skills.
  • Good with people with different backgrounds.
  • Someone who enjoys living in the countryside.
  • Must be resourceful and take initiative in case needed.

Hacienda in the Highlands of Ecuador LHIPT- 04

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Internship Position Description

This hacienda is located in the middle of the Avenida de los Volcanes. (Volcano Avenue), a range of valleys in between the various Andes peaks in the central region of Ecuador. The hacienda receives tourists from all over the world and organizes outdoor activities such as: mountain climbing, biking, and trekking, hiking and horseback riding. The intern will help manage the hacienda, organize trips and be in touch with tourist requirements. This position can be combined with the internship number LHIPT-03 if the intern would like to experience working in different regions of Ecuador.

The position is available from 3 to 6 months. more details.

Internship Requirements

  • LH Spanish course is required unless fluent in Spanish.
  • Tourism background preferred but not required.
  • Good organization skills.
  • Good with people with different backgrounds.
  • Someone who enjoys living in the countryside.
  • Must be resourceful and take initiative in case needed.
  • A passion for nature and adventure.

 

Hostal in downtown Quito LHIPT -05

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Internship Position Description

Hostel /café (Canadian owned) is looking for an intern who can help with various activities. (E.g. Helping to manage and promote the hostel/cafe).

This position is available from 3 to 6 months. more details

  • LH Spanish course is required unless fluent Spanish
  • Tourism background preferred but not required.
  • Some management experience preferred.
  • Flexibility (may be required to work on weekends).
  • Fulltime work.

 

Four stars Hotel in Quito LHIPT -06

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Internship Position Description

Large French hotel chain in Quito is currently looking for one or two interns who would like to acquire experience in different hotel areas. Duties may require reception, helping to plan events and manage hotel activities.

This position is available from 3 to 6 months. more details

Internship Requirements

  • LH Spanish course is required unless fluent Spanish
  • Language skills (preferred English French, German).
  • Study in Hotel management required.
  • Flexibility (may be required to work on weekends).
  • Must enjoy city life.

 

MARKETING

Honey/ Flowers for kids LHIPM -01

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Internship Position Description

A honey producing company is looking for an intern who can assist with international sales. This intern will help with strategies through internet to promote flower use in USA. This position is available from 3 to 6 months. more details

Internship Requirements

  • LH Spanish course is required unless fluent Spanish.
  • Study in International business background is preferred.
  • Fluent English required.
  • More than basic computer skills necessary

 

Handicrafts Company LHIPM -02

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Internship Position Description

Dutch owned Ecuadorian hammock and tagua exporting company is looking for a interns who can help design and market a new products (tagua collars e.g.)

This position is available from 3 to 6 months. more details

Internship Requirements

  • LH Spanish course required unless fluent Spanish.
  • Marketing and design background preferred.
  • Creative, independent self-starter.

 

Marketing Internship Language School

in Santiago de Chile LHIPM-03

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Internship Position Description

This international language school has branch offices in Chile, Argentina and Peru and offers now the great possibility to do a marketing internship in the office in Santiago de Chile.

In the marketing department your tasks will include planning and organizing different kinds of promotion campaigns, for example for the school’s web presence, and designing information material for the students.

Internship Requirements

  • Basic Spanish and good English language skills, other foreign languages would be preferable
  • Open-mindedness, flexibility and enjoyment of the contact with language students from all over the world

Duration: at least three months

 

CULTURE - EDUCATION - TEACHING

Spanish School LHIPC -01

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Internship Position Description

Language school is looking for an intern who can help with external publicity, marketing and international contacts. Tourism, international business, marketing and communication students are encouraged to apply. This position is available for a minimum of 3 months. more details

Internship Requirements

  • LH Spanish course required unless fluent Spanish.
  • Fluent English required.
  • Flexibility (activities may vary on a daily basis).
  • Computer skills required (e-marketing).
  • Willing to travel and accompany student group tours.
  • Help organize volunteer positions for the students.

 

Cultural Foundation & Museum LHIPC-02

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Internship Position Description

This foundation exhibits the art work of the Ecuador most famous painter and sculptor. This is a museum and cultural foundation in his honor which has a collection of his work and Pre-Columbian and colonial art. The foundation is looking for interns who want to learn about him and the South American art-history and share this knowledge with foreign and national tourists who come to visit the museum all year around.

This position is available from 3 to 6 months. more details

Internship Requirements

  • LH Spanish course is required unless fluent Spanish.
  • Historic or art background is preferred but not necessary.
  • Language skills (preferred English, French, German).
  • Flexibility (no problem to work on weekends).
  • Enthusiasm to serve the public with good people skills.

 

Teaching English Assistant LHIPC-03

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Internship Position Description

This is a public school located in an area for working people below average in socio economic status. Interns will be expected to assist teachers in their daily activities in the English class. This position is available for a minimum of 3 months. more details

Internship Requirements

  • LH Spanish course is required unless fluent Spanish
  • Some teaching experience preferred.
  • Patient and Flexibility.
  • To be able to work with teachers and students from a different culture.
  • Enthusiasm for teaching children and teenagers

 

HEALTH CARE & MEDICINE

Fisiotherapy LHIPHC-01

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Internship Position Description

An Ecuadorian foundation located in the north of Quito. This institution includes many physical therapy departments serving people to recover from injures or chronic problems. There are two types of internships available, one for people with no medical knowledge and the other for people with medical experience. The medical skills the intern has will determine the type of work he/she will do. more details

Internship Requirements

  • LH Spanish course required unless fluent Spanish.
  • Desire to help people in medical need.
  • Must be able to adjust working in a different medical environment.
  • Be creative and empathetic to patients needs.

 

Medical Internship LHIPHC -02

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Internship Position Description

Designed with the pre-med student in mind, these internships are for those who wish to work in a medical environment. Interns do not have medical responsibilities. They will assist the doctors. Depending on the placement, they may be able to work in intensive care or even observe surgery. Many different medical fields are available, neurology, pediatrics, gynecology etc. This position is available from 2 to 4 months. more details

Internship Requirements

  • LH Spanish course required unless fluent Spanish.
  • Letter from your university that certifies you are a regular student or a certificate of experience if you are already a professional.
  • Must be able to adjust working in a different medical environment.
  • Be willing to be placed in more than one public or private hospital and clinic.

 

Medical area LHIPHC-03

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Internship Position Description

Internships for doctors, medical students or students who possess qualifications within the medical field.

Interns shadow Doctors within a public hospital located in Buenos Aires. The area/hospital department in which the interns shadow Doctors depends on the interns experience/area of interest or studies.

 

Mental health area LHIPHC-04

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Internship Position Description

The intern will work in a mental health clinic of Buenos Aires and will gain an understanding of the mental health system in Argentina and a window on the field. Included will be education about recovery. This will give the prospective intern a heads-up when moving toward practice in the field.

 

PUBLICITY AND DESIGN

LHIPP&D -01

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Internship position description 

A graphic design and publicity company is looking for a 3rd or 4th year student who is familiar with designing techniques for publicity purposes. This company makes designs for various publicity purposes all over Latin America. The company has two offices in Ecuador (Quito& Guayaguil) and is internationally recognized with establishments all over the world. In Ecuador the company counts with 4 divisions (publicity, graphic design, art and communication) and counts with 70 employees.

This position is available for 1-5 months.more details

 

Internship Requirements

  • LH Spanish course required unless fluent in Spanish (company requires intermediate Spanish knowledge)
  • An enthusiastic student with a background or studies in graphic arts, design, communication, publicity or related fields.
  • Knowledge of English is an asset
  • Send portfolio off previous (college or university) art, design or publicity works.
  • A team player with good social and analytical skills

 

FAIR TRADE

Fair Trade Export Organization LHIPFT-01

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Internship position description 

This fair trade organization has been working to the interest of the indigenous people of the Ecuadorian Amazon area. The organization consists of different communities who have united their skills in order to maintain their way of living. Their goal is to receive fair prices for the different products they produce by exporting those goods without intermediation all over the world. Besides, the organization is concerned with maintaining the unique habitat of the Amazon region the goods proceed from. The organization counts with opportunities for volunteers in the Amazon production spots and have an office in Quito which is mainly used for promotion, international marketing and export sales. Last but not least the organization has its own café in Quito where people can enjoy the delicious self made chocolate products.

This position is available for 1-5 months. more detail

 

Internship Requirements

  • LH Spanish language course unless average level of Spanish
  • Affiliation with fair trade and its principles
  • Interest in indigenous products (handicrafts, coffee, cacao)
  • Students of various study fields may apply with knowledge of one of the following areas: web design, software, marketing, international business, development studies, international relations, human rights, social studies, communication, food processing, ecological studies, language studies.

 

CONSULTANCY

Consulting Internship in Santiago de Chile LHIPCO-01

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Internship position description 

The international company is one of the leading consulting companies in South America. They offer individual solutions and innovative concepts for management processes, including the areas of marketing, finances and human resources.

During your internship you will work in an international team which develops strategies for the private and public sector. You will get the chance to work with senior consultants in different and innovative projects.

Internship Requirements

  • Good English and basic Spanish language skills
  • Academic studies of industrial engineer or similar
  • Work experience in multinational companies preferable

Duration: at least three months

 

INFORMATICS

Internship in Software Development in Santiago de Chile LHIPI-01

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Internship Position Description

In the area of software development, especially the development of JAVA applications and business models, this company holds a leading position in Chile. Support, project outsourcing, Intranet and Extranet are some of the other services the company offers.

You will do your internship in the research and development department, supporting the Chilean team in developing technological platforms. Furthermore, you will also get the possibility to bring in and develop your own academic knowledge and improve your Spanish language skills. You will also receive a little pocket money!

 

Internship Requirements

  • Studies in information technology or similar
  • Management, marketing and / or logistics skills
  • Good academic computer science skills
  • Good English and Spanish language skills
  • Ability to work on your own as well as in a team

Duration: at least three months, six months would be optimum

 

 

Design and computer area LHIPI-02

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Internship position description 

interns can choose among many different areas: web design, 3D animation, programming, graphic design, etc.

 

CINEMATOGRAPHIC

Cinematographic area LHIPFT-01

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Internship Position Description

the interns take part during the production of a film in all the aspects involved, including the publicity. This internship was designed for individuals who intend to work directly on the creation of new films and other media products.

 

 

FINANCIAL

Financial/accountancy internship Logistics Company

in Santiago de Chile LHIPF-01

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Internship position description 

The international manufacturer of numerous different logistics products all over the world offers an internship in the financial department in Santiago de Chile. Your tasks will include financial accounting and issuing of invoices and you will also work with the branch offices in Germany, Australia, the USA and several South American countries.

 

Internship Requirements

  • Good Spanish and English language skills
  • Academic studies in business management, finances or similar

Duration: at least three months

 

EVENTMANAGMENT

Internship in an Event-Planning Agency

in Santiago de Chile LHIPE-01

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Internship Position Description

The small event-planning agency organizes events for customers operating in the areas of science, education or arts. The different kinds of events carried out by the agency are congresses, forums, seminars, ceremonies, etc.

Your internship will take place in the area of the planning and organization of events. This includes administrative tasks as well as the supervision of events on the spot

 

Internship Requirements

  • Female, minimum age of 23 years
  • Good Spanish, English and other languages skills are welcome
  • Event management or similar course of studies
  • Capacity to work in a team and under pressure

Duration: at least three months, five months would be optimum (starting from March of 2008)

 

FOREIGN TRADE

Foreign trade area LHIPIT-01

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Internship position description 

International Trade Interns become involved in the daily operational aspects of managing a high-activity office. Projects range from coordinating market research to counselling foreign buyers seeking sources of products and services.

 

LAW

Law area LHIPR-01

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Internship Position Description

Several law offices, and legal departments of corporations have work assignments available. Specialties import/export issues, international trade and contracts and legal translation work. Interns work with attorneys and administrative staff in legal tasks.

 

ECONOMY

Economy and financial area LHIPF-02

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Internship position description 

The intern will take part in a project team as an assistant and/or analyst. His / her role and responsibilities will be decided according to his / her studies and interests. The intern will have an opportunity to experience all functions of the Financial Services Branch and will participate in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Interns will gain basic understanding of the issues of Argentina and Latin America’s economy and businesses.

 

COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM

Communication and journalism area LHIPJC-01

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Internship Position Description

interns can choose to work in

  • the communication area of a company (in the public and institutional relations area). In this case responsibilities can include planning, coordinating, designing, preparing, and implementing communications and development materials and campaigns, assist with medial relations and monitoring and ongoing maintenance of web page.
  • In a newspaper, magazine, radio or television. In this case he / she can choose a specific area (sports, society, politics, etc.).