Contact the Internship Coordinator for Modern Languages to learn more: Dra. Jennifer Parrack, jparrack@uca.edu
Process of registering for Internship
- Identify desired agency (place you want to be an intern): you can do this on your own, by talking with your professors or with Dra. Parrack, the internship coordinator. There is basic information below and more details on the webpage for SLL Internships. If you have another one in mind, let us know and we will do our best to help you make it happen!
- Initiate contact with the agency and arrange for interview/meeting. Prepare resumé or other required documents before meeting. (Dra. Parrack and Career Services can help)
- Meet with agency and when both parties agree, complete Internship Contract and Internship Verification Form.
- Turn in completed forms to Dra. Parrack and she will ask Mrs. Murphey to enroll you in the course for the following semester.
List of potential partner agencies for internships
ESL/ELL/TESOL
Location: Conway
Agency: UCA Intensive English Program
Possible Types of Tasks: Preparing materials, running reading lab and practice sessions for UCA International students enrolled in IEP.
Contact: Prof. Celeste Flowers, cflowers@uca.edu, 501-852-2953
French
Location: Conway
Agency: UCA Torreyson Library Archives, Griotte Project
Possible Types of Tasks: Interviewing native French speakers, transcribing interviews, archiving information
Contact: Phoenix Smithey , psmithey1@uca.edu
Spanish
Location: Conway
Agency: UCA Interprofessional Teaching Center (2 positions)
Possible Types of Tasks: Help communicate with clients before and during language assessment, translate forms and other materials for outreach to the Spanish-speaking members of the community
Contact: Kaylee Ferguson, kferguson@uca.edu
Location: Conway
Agency: Faulkner County Juvenile Court
Possible Types of Tasks: Help with communication with Spanish-speaking youth and their families in programs that take place outside of court (training and supervision included)
Contact: Leeanna Brown, 501-328-5922
Location: Conway
Agency: Conway Ministry Center
Possible Types of Tasks: Help with communication with Spanish-speaking clients who are using resources of the Ministry Center (food pantry, health assessments); work with UCA clinicians to interpret; connect clients with resources
Contact: Sarah Wilson, sarah@ministrycenter.org
Location: Conway
Agency: CAPCA (Community Action Program for Central Arkansas)
Possible Types of Tasks: Translate documents, help with community programs, clerical and HR work
Contact: info@capcainc.org, (501) 329-0977
Location: Little Rock
Agency: Alliance Immigration Services (law office)
Possible Types of Tasks: Answer phones, client check-ins, clerical tasks related to drafting filings for Immigration Court, community engagement and outreach
Contact: assistanteais@gmail.com, javier@allianceimmigrationservices.org, Javier Contreras 501-712-4201
Location: Little Rock
Agency: Divine Mercy Health Center
Possible Types of Tasks: Help with check-ins, answer phones, help interpret in clinic and on special event days; translate documents
Contact: Lori Wilbur, loriwilbur@dmhc.us
Location: Little Rock
Agency: 12th Street Health and Wellness Center
Possible Types of Tasks: Answer phones, help with check-ins, scheduling, food pantry, outreach materials, document translation
Contact: Halthon12th@uams.edu
Location: Little Rock
Agency: Arkansas United
Possible Types of Tasks: Community development, lead groups, administrative and document translation
Contact: https://forms.gle/due8VvkpySFupSQd8
Location: Little Rock
Agency: El Zócalo Immigrant Resource Center
Possible Types of Tasks: Help clients register, connect with resources in community, financial programs; social media and communication Founded by a UCA alumna
Contact: team@zocalocenter.org, (501) 301-4652
Words from Former Interns
Nemi Shah
I would consider the internship to be a stepping stone towards life post-graduation. Before working at CAPCA, I didn’t have any experience working in an office setting. I admit it felt daunting at first, but I’m glad I did it. It built my confidence especially since I worked with people outside of my age group. In school and UCA I have always been around peers close to my age. Working with older, more experienced folks definitely made me nervous, but with time I was able to adjust. I learned that despite being younger and less experienced, I still had valuable input and ideas to bring to the table.