Lima Clubhouse Assistant Manager

The SAE office in Lima is looking for a dynamic individual to take over the Assistant Manager position. The position is a varied and exciting role and a person with energy and enthusiasm is needed to promote SAE. This position is suited to someone who enjoys meeting people and has a passion for South America. Ideally somebody who can start as a volunteer in order to receive some training by the current Assistant Manager and start the job in February 2012. Location: Calle Piura 135, Miraflores, Lima, Peru. Employment type: full time. Monthly salary: $250.

Job Description/Key responsibilities

Member services: Providing and maintaining services for members in the clubhouse such as the library, luggage storage, reference guide book collection, trip reports, post collection service, selling of maps & books.
Travel Advice: Giving travelers advice on their trip in the clubhouse and via email.
Commitment to sustainability: Ability to accurately evaluate various “sustainable” lodging and restaurant options both openly and critically. Solid background in sustainable development work or responsible travel is needed.
Explorers Volunteer Database: Evaluate the effectiveness of various NGOs included in our volunteer resources database, and do internet and on sight research to increase the number of organizations we recommend. The volunteer database is then provided for members in clubhouse, and on the website
Advertising: Assisting the team to renew advertising contracts for the magazine, South American Explorer and the website, with local companies in Lima and other parts of Peru.
Management: To manage and supervise the clubhouse & volunteers when the manager is away.
Membership: Working with the manager to increase the number of memberships by developing imaginative ways to attract new members.
Merchandise: Selling merchandise to people who come to the clubhouse and ensure that new stock is replaced as it is sold.
Promotion of SAE: Work with the other clubhouses to promote South American Explorers and publicize the work that we undertake, through guidebooks, publicity in the local hostels and restaurants and other media.
Managing the cultural & social events: Developing, organizing and marketing of the cultural and social events program.
Special Events: Working with volunteers and the manager to organize events for members that are a little different, outside the clubhouse, i.e. excursions or trips to visit local projects.

Essential skills & experience needed:

Degree level education or equivalent experience
Notable interest in sustainable development, responsible travel, and lessen our footprints as travelers.
Language skills: native standard English and an intermediate level of written and spoken Spanish.
Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people.
Ability to organize and plan events effectively.
To work independently using initiative.
Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Photoshop CS3, InDesign CS3, Quickbooks, Web-based research) and general office administration.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team and demonstrate leadership skills.
Diplomacy and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multi-task and to be adaptable and resourceful.
Experience of developing publicity.

Desirable

First hand knowledge of travel in Peru and South America.
Experience in Marketing and Sales.
Webmaster experience.

How to apply:

Please send your CV to the following email address: limaclub@saexplorers.org, titled, Lima Assistant Manager Application. Please also include a covering letter outlining why you want to work for SAE, why are you suited for this position and what you can contribute to SAE. Additionally, please outline in no more than 500 words what support a traveler or volunteer would need while in South America and how SAE can provide that. Successfull applicants will be contacted on a running basis