The Escalera Internship Program (EIP) is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn essential work experience that can help you attain a future internship or an entry-level career in your field of interest.
The Center for Latino Arts and Culture (CLAC) aims to support the EIP program by providing interns with personal and professional development that supports interns in their quest to learn the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required for today’s workforce. Through this program, interns will strengthen their leadership skills and gain valuable experience in a culturally affirming and student-centered environment.
Our goal is to help all interns work their way up the ladder of success!
Program Details
For Summer 2026, CLAC will hire four (4) interns to work 5–6 hours per week from mid-June through August 2026.
This is a paid internship with a $750 stipend. Please note that the stipend will be broken up and distributed throughout the program term.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this program, you should meet the following requirements:
- Academic Standing: second-senior year student
- GPA: Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Commitment: Able to work 5–6 hours per week
- Availability: Mid-June through August 2026
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by March 27, 2026.
- Interviews will take place throughout the month of April.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow this link: Submit Application
The application should take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. Please understand that applications are considered incomplete without your recommendation letter. You can download the necessary form below.
Download Recommendation Letter Form
Contact Information
Angel Perez, EIP Supervisor
Center for Latino Arts and Culture (CLAC)
Email: ajp330@echo.rutgers.edu
Website: clac.rutgers.edu
