Volunteering and Internships in Lima

We currently have the following internships available:

• I) Fundraising & Development
• II) Advertising & Marketing
• III) Volunteer Resources Management
• IV) Event Coordinator

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@saexplorers.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@saexplorers.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@saexplorers.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) Event Coordinator

Responsibilities include:

• Organizing events -- lectures, movie nights, cocktail nights, dance lessons, language lessons, etc.
• Event promotion -- creating posters and flyers to distribute to hostels and other locations
• Writing a newsletter highlighting upcoming events and interfacing with online communities such as Facebook
• Soliciting feedback from members and partners about what kind of events they would like to see
• Assisting at the clubhouse during events

Interested applicants please email limaclub@saexplorers.org for more information. Ideal candidate will work in Lima. Knowledge of English is essential, Spanish helpful. Three month minimum commitment required with a minimum of 25 hours per week. 6 months preferred. Application date open.