Careers at LALA
Get involved with LALA and join us in transforming Latin America.
working at LaLa is a partnership, not just a job
LALA’s virtues include a strong drive for impact rooted in Latin American youth. We value personal growth, empathy, and inclusive problem-solving, while fostering a caring, collaborative culture. Committed to self-awareness and continuous learning, our team approaches growth with humility and curiosity, striving for mastery.
Be a part of the team that has impacted the lives of over 3.000 lives throughout Latin America!
Be a part of the team that has impacted the lives of over 3.000 lives throughout Latin America!
WHAT TO EXPECT?
our recruitment process
The total hiring process can last around 1-3 months, depending on the role (applicable to LALA Brasil).
PHASE 1
application
Read the full job description on our website and fill out the application form with your resume and other information to get to know you better
PHASE 2
screening
All candidates will undergo an internal screening. This process is essential to ensure minimum compliance with the proposed criteria for each of our positions.
PHASE 3
first interview (with hr)
You will have the opportunity to dive into the position's challenges and how we work on developing our people while also telling us how your skills can contribute to our purpose of impacting Latin America!
PHASE 4
assignment
A work sample will help us understand your working methods, use of resources, and skills.
Obs.: for some positions only.
Obs.: for some positions only.
PHASE 5
other interviews
Depending on the level of seniority of the position, the role will require extra interviews with the manager of the department or with the Leadership Team at LALA.
PHASE 6
final decision
At each stage of the recruitment process, you will receive an email either approving you and providing directions for the next stage or informing you that, at the moment, we feel our expectations are not aligned.
not approved candidates
Suppose you do not proceed in our process. In that case, it is not necessarily because you need to improve on something but because our team did not identify the appropriate fit for the specific position you applied for. Please know that if this happens, our doors will remain open, and we will keep you in our talent pool for future opportunities that match your career stage.
our virtues
Passion for impact. Is truly here for the mission and to push the change that LALA is spearheading. Obsessed with understanding the theory of change. Needs to be working on this problem and has a compelling relationship with the mission.
Grounded in personal development. Skilled at leading and participating in perspective-taking. Demonstrates inclusive but practical approaches to multi-stakeholder problems. Deeply investigates knotted contexts in order to untangle for themselves and others.
Care & commitment to each other. Attentive and inquiring about each other’s professional and emotional needs. Caring enough to be clear about providing and asking for work expectations.
Seeks to understand. Works on understanding and developing awareness: emotional, social, reactive. Questions their current self-awareness.
Obsessed with mastery. Forever curious, obsessed with investigating and iterating on knowledge. Humble in the pursuit of knowledge with a beginner's mindset.
open jobs
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental values at LALA. Faced with a history of elitism, racism, sexism, homophobia, and discrimination in Latin America, we seek to contribute to a change of scenery not only through LALA but within LALA. We value diversity of identities, lived experiences, skills, perspectives, and worldviews. Diversity will make us stronger and wiser. We know that our diversity will inspire more young Latin Americans to aim for even greater goals. Therefore, we encourage interested candidates from historically underrepresented identities and communities in leadership roles to apply for this and all other positions at LALA!
Iana Torres
Human Resources Coordinator
Working at LALA Brazil is a deeply rewarding experience, as we find a space of innovation where bold ideas come to life amid welcoming and genuine professional relationships. It is inspiring to work in an environment that values collaboration, active listening, and authenticity, making every achievement shared and celebrated collectively. More than a job, being at LALA means living a purpose: creating a positive impact in the world and cultivating hope for a fairer and more sustainable future. Furthermore, LALA proves to be a truly fertile ground for personal and professional development, offering constant learning, transformative challenges, and unique growth opportunities.
Paloma Flores
Career Program Manager
LALA is a special organization where people are genuinely the focus of all our actions! Our team shows exceptional care and affection, both for each other and for the young people we support, and our daily commitment is to positively impact Latin America by promoting issues such as leadership, humanity, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurship. In just one year, I feel that I have learned and grown immensely, having the opportunity to put my purpose into practice alongside great talents!
Bruno Carmo
Admissions Assistant
As a LALíder who joined the LALA Team, I quickly discovered a vibrant community that embodies the principles we learned during the Camp. Here, I encountered a professionally stimulating and dynamic atmosphere alongside an enriching learning environment that supported my personal growth with the support of my colleagues. Guided by a deep connection with our shared mission of fostering positive change and empowering young people across the continent, we are focused every day on ensuring the students we serve will lead the change for tomorrow!
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