Volunteering and Internships in Lima

We currently have the following internships available:

• I) Fundraising & Development
• II) Advertising & Marketing
• III) Volunteer Resources Management
• IV) Project Coordinator- Peruvian Craft/Art Exports

I) Fundraising & Development:

Research funding opportunities in the U.S. and abroad to create development strategies including the management of grant application research, proposals, materials and deadlines.

Candidate must possess the following skills:

• Excellent persuasive written skills
• Detail and deadline oriented
• Have knowledge of public funding sector
• Prior experience working with funding organizations or grant proposals highly encouraged.

Interested Applicants please email limaclub@saexplorer.org for more information. This position may be fulfilled through telecommute. Three month minimum commitment required with a minimum of 5-10 hours per week.

II) Advertising & Marketing:

Research new markets and creates advertising, marketing, and outreach strategies for SAE volunteer program and SAE clubhouse events, packets, and newsletters.

Candidate must possess the following skills:

• Bilingual English & Spanish written and oral
• Course work or experience in either marketing or advertising.
• Detail and deadline oriented
• Must have knowledge of Peruvian culture and customs

Interested applicants please email limaclub@saexplorer.org for more information. Ideal candidate would work in Lima. This position may be fulfilled through telecommute. Three month minimum commitment required with a minimum of 5-10 hours per week.

III) Volunteer Resources Management:

South American Explorers is seeking a dynamic internship candidate to manage Volunteer Resources for the Lima Club in Peru. The ideal candidate must possess the following skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication abilities in English & Spanish
• Interpersonal communication skills & incredible rapport
• Detail and deadline oriented
• Must have previous experience in the volunteer sector
• Basic knowledge of computer applications
• Ability to multi-task
• Interest in promoting non-profit organization in South America

Primary responsibility is to expand and implement Volunteer Resources Strategy: This position entails the following duties:

• Write feature articles on specific organizations and projects in South America.
• Provide Web development liaison ships between Peruvian organizations and out web developer in the United States.
• Grant writing and research to secure funding for South American Explorers Volunteer Resources.
• Produce quarterly v-newsletter reaches volunteer organizations.
• Research current organizations and asses volunteer needs through out provinces of Peru.
• Recruit new organizations from all around South America to join our network.
• Maintain contacts with Peruvian Not for Profit organizations in Lima and throughout the provinces. As well as through out South America.
• Research volunteering market within Universities- research and create marketing publicity
• Establish and maintain relationships with University Deans in the U.S.A. and Europe
• Post and update all volunteer opportunities on website and keep all clubhouses up to date as well.
• Organize volunteer events that members or volunteer organizations can participate in
• Answer emails pertaining to volunteering in South America
• Organize information in a coherent way in clubhouses
• Find creative ways to help both volunteers and volunteer organizations in Peru and South America.

Interested Applicants please email limaclub@saexploer.org for more information. Ideal candidate would work in Lima. Three month minimum commitment required with a minimum of 25 hours per week. 6 months preferred. Application date open.

IV) Project Coordinator- Peruvian Craft/Art Exports

Responsibilities include:

• Product merchandising, seek out merchandise
• Document all items
• Maintain relations with artisans and businesses
• conduct marketing research with sample pieces
• Create brochure and place on web- or send to SAE Ithaca for posting.
• Handle customer requests
• Process sales

Interested Applicants please email limaclub@saexploer.org for more information. Ideal candidate would work in Lima. Three month minimum commitment required with a minimum of 25 hours per week. 6 months preferred. Application date open.