IIP Placements in Argentina
Center for Implementation of Public Policies (CIPPEC)
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
CIPPEC is a private, non-profit organization based in Buenos Aires that strives to create a more just, democratic, and efficient state in Argentina to improve Argentine citizens' quality of life. Its work focuses on helping to solve some of the country's greatest challenges: deterioration of education and public health, scarce access to justice, weak political institutions, corruption, and fiscal insolvency. Previous IIP interns have worked on the Justice Program, which focuses on improving citizens' access to the justice system to improve civic education and human rights. IIP intern responsibilities may include research on related public policy issues. Fluency in Spanish is essential. Three placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Endeavor Argentina
Location: Cordoba and Rosario, Argentina
Endeavor strives to transform the economies of emerging markets by identifying and supporting high-impact entrepreneurs. Endeavor offers services to companies through assisting them in breaking down a society’s barrier to success, offering world-class strategic advice, and opening doors to capital. With Endeavor’s guidance, companies become role models, encourage others to innovate and take risks, and create sustainable economic growth. IIP interns will help seek, identify, and select potential Argentinean high-impact entrepreneurs to present at the Endeavor International Selection panels and may also work directly with selected Endeavor entrepreneurs. In addition to other projects, the IIP interns will work on interviewing entrepreneurs to determine whether they meet Endeavor´s criteria for Endeavor entrepreneurs and on organizing Endeavor Córdoba´s largest annual conference. An interest in entrepreneurship and an understanding of economic development are essential for interested candidates. Furthermore, this internship is ideal for IIP candidates interested in international business, economic development, business process outsourcing, public relations, marketing, and communication. Advanced speaking, reading, and written Spanish skills are required. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
TerraCycle Cono Sur **New**
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
TerraCycle's goal is to eliminate waste by providing innovative solutions for hard-to-recycle products and packaging waste. TerraCycle's model engages consumers and communities in the collection of a range of waste through Bridgade programs and then converts this waste into new eco-friendly products. TerraCycle also gives back to the community by making donations per unit of waste collected by non-profits and schools. The Buenos Aires office is the hub for TerraCycle's Spanish-speaking operations in South America, with a current focus on Argentina, Colombia, and Chile. TerraCycle's Buenos Aires office offers a comprehensive internship program with meaningful and substantial work, supervision and performance feedback, and "learning coffees" on TerraCycle topics. The focus of this internship placement will be a Keystone Project, which the intern leads and concludes during the duration of the internship. The Keystone Project is designed to contribute directly to one of TerraCycle's work areas so that the intern gains real experience and know-how through substantial, mission-driven work. In addition, the intern will carry out daily activities as required. Proficiency in Spanish is required with fluency preferred. Three placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. Keystone Projects are available in the following areas:
- Community Outreach: TerraCycle's Brigade teams are comprised of schools, community organizations, non-profits, youth groups, and a wide variety of other organizations. This intern will lead efforts to engage new and existing participants in the Brigade programs. The intern will research new community engagement ideas, develop strategy, and assist in making preparations to these potential community partners.
- Business Development: This intern will develop business opportunities for TerraCycle in Argentina, Chile, and Colombia, in addition to future target countries such as Peru and Uruguay. The intern will be exposed to Fortune 500 companies, innovative green start-ups, brand managers, and upcycling strategies. The intern will also learn how to research deal opportunities strategically, pitch business ideas, create effective proposals, and manage business development communications.
- Operations: A vital part of TerraCycle's Brigade program is the management of all operations, including the logistics for the nationwide collection strategy, as well as the identification of and partnership building with manufacturers and cooperatives to make TerraCycle's recycled and upcycled products. This intern will platy an important role in assessing logistics, offering recommendations for strategy improvement, and researching and coordinating with manufacturing partners.
Villa Ocampo Project
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Located in the San Isidro area of Buenos Aires, Villa Ocampo is the former residence of Victoria Ocampo’s family and the meeting place for Argentine and foreign intellectuals in the 1940s. The complete restoration project of the house and its gardens, as well as the works and photographs of the Ocampo family, began in 2003 and it is considered one of the most interesting cultural projects in Latin America. The Project is under the auspices and technical supervision of UNESCO, to which the property was willed "to host permanent workshops, research centers or programs, or projects related to film, television, theater, music, literature, translation, or new forms of expression or communication.” IIP interns will conduct extensive research and therefore must have good command of Spanish and good knowledge of Latin American literature and culture. Other responsibilities include assisting in the organization of cultural events and general activities in the Villa. The selected IIP interns will be responsible for conducting some research on the Project before the start of the internship. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.