Internships for Montevideo, Uruguay
USAC internships abroad are a great way to enhance your educational experience. Participating in a structured work or research experience with an international organization, whether in-person or virtually, will help you gain valuable skills and hands-on experience while expanding your professional network and immersing yourself in the workplace culture of Uruguay.
A $985 internship placement fee will be required of all students participating in an in-person USAC internship. This fee helps offset the costs of securing quality internship placements and helps provide a range of professional development activities, including an online internship seminar, career workshops, and panel discussions.
For more information on eligibility requirements and application process see the USAC internship page.
Virtual placements are offered through USAC’s virtual internship program. For more information about the program, see the virtual internships page.
Internship placements in Montevideo require four semesters of college Spanish unless otherwise noted
*Placement with a particular internship provider is not guaranteed
Placements available in the following fields:
Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
Business
An urban farm supporting sustainable urban development, organic farming, and social integration through community outreach, educational workshops, and school events as a way to promote healthier lifestyles and communities
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Four semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Prepare and publicize a calendar of events
- Organize activities of the farm
- Participate in sales meetings with agro-ecological producers
English-Language Instruction
An NGO providing educational and social support to children and adolescents in high socioeconomic and social vulnerability in an effort to break the cycle of poverty that affects families in the area
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Four semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- English-language instruction and tutoring
- Organizing educational and extracurricular activities
- Organizing workshops for volunteers
English-Language Instruction
An NGO founded in 1962 working to create a healthy and positive environment where young people can learn together and develop into responsible, supportive, proactive and inquiring people with a high level of academic integrity through a pluralistic, bicultural and trilingual education.
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Four semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- English-language instruction and tutoring
- Organizing educational and extracurricular activities
English-Language Instruction
USAC Montevideo office offering English lessons to the local community and homestay families hosting USAC students
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Four semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Teach basic English to non-English-speaking host families
- Develop lesson plans and activities according the proficiency level of students
- Assist in organizing and participating in orientation meetings
English-Language Instruction
A university research center that aims to promote an entrepreneurial and innovative culture by developing and strengthening a network linking the university, local businesses, and the financial sector to support innovative entrepreneurial initiatives that add value to society
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester, Virtual | Summer, Semester
- Requirements: Four semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Develop language workshops (e.g. pitch and accent, Business English, etc.) to improve the communication capacity of staff and entrepreneurs
- Provide mentoring and support
- Collaborate with staff in support of social enterprises associated with the center
- Participate in the organization of meetups with entrepreneurs
Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
An urban farm supporting sustainable urban development, organic farming, and social integration through community outreach, educational workshops, and school events as a way to promote healthier lifestyles and communities
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Four semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Observe and participate in farming activities, including soil preparation, nursery maintenance, planting, harvesting, preparing and applying organic fertilizer
- Organize and participate in events and workshops at the farm
NGO and Social Services
An Uruguayan feminist collective, founded in 1985, and one of the main exponents of the Uruguayan feminist movement. Their work is focused on feminist political communication and incorporates the feminist perspective on issues of public concern such as abortion, sexual and reproductive rights, the political participation of women, and the ethics of care
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Four semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Assist in organizing and participating in events, meetings, and marches
- Work on communication campaigns
- Create content for the communication channels (web, radio, magazines)
- Research
- Project management
NGO and Social Services
An NGO that seeks to improve the quality of life of people in economic and social vulnerability through the coordination and support of innovative and sustainable social enterprises seeking to integrate and support socially, economically, and culturally marginalized populations
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester (Fall), Virtual | Semester (Fall)
- Requirements: Four semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Advise social enterprises and generate ideas to achieve their goals
- Project planning and management
- Coordinate networks of social entrepreneurs with similar goals
- Conduct research