Location: Talara, Peru
Duration: Minimum 2 weeks, maximum 6 months
Start Dates:Project is on-going, and you can join at any time, depending upon availability
Cost for the in-person placement: from $1466 USD for the first 2 weeks + from $608 for each week thereafter
Cost for the online placement: from $1081 USD for the first 2 weeks + from $415 for each week thereafter
Benefits:
- Gain personal hands-on experience working with a growing Peruvian NGO.
- Work alongside experienced +amp; passionate professionals and local communities
- Learn from our educational seminars given by our Directors on topics including but not limited to: international development, NGO/social enterprise creation and management, marketing and outreach, research techniques and more.
- IMPACT - your financial contribution helps fund our projects and it also sponsors food for a family in need which has been affected by COVID19. In appreciation the family will, with our help, plant a tree in your name. A thank you photo will be sent to you during your placement.
- Live and work in a north Peru surfing hot-spot (relevant to the in-person placement)
- Keywords: Engineering, field work, sustainable development, community development, serious internship.
Please note: This opportunity is designed to give you the contacts and experience to help further your career. You are not replacing any member of staff, but helping alongside them, whilst learning new skills.
Simply click the APPLY Button to submit your application, and ask as many questions as you need.
Introduction
This project is with a surfing-inspired sustainable development non-profit (NGO) driving the development of poor Peruvian coastal communities through a path of sustainability. We develop environmental, educational, infrastructure and socio-economic projects working hand in hand with local communities and international interns.
As a Multidisciplinary Academic Team, We Not Only Carry Out Our Own Social And Scientific Projects That We Constantly Need Support With, But We Also Welcome Interns From Universities Around The World To Come And Carry Out Their Own Bachelors/masters/PhD Research With Us In Lobitos. Volunteer Interns Are Welcomed To Develop Their Own Research Project As Part Of Their Application If It Can Be Aligned With Our Work And Focus. The Benefits Of Carrying Out a Research Project With Us Are:
- Enhance your CV and gain professional hands-on experience managing sustainable projects in an international development NGO, having a real and positive impact on a vulnerable community.
- Carry out a successful and impactful research project work alongside experienced +amp; passionate people from a range of disciplines.
- Receive ongoing guidance throughout the research process from our experienced team; from before you set off for Peru, during your volunteer internship with us and when you get back to university afterwards.
- Live and work in a surfing paradise in northern Peru, the land of endless summer.
As a Marketing +amp; Communications Intern, You Will Be Given Ownership Of The Organizations Outreach Projects, Working Alongside Directors And Other Interns To Promote Our Development Initiatives. The Daily Activities And Tasks May Vary Depending On Current Projects. These May Include But Are Not Limited To:
- Social media content creation
As organizations seek to expand their presence online, keeping up our involvement on social media is important to promote our many programs. As a Marketing and Communications Intern, you will gather the needed content for exciting, engaging social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Coordination and communication with all other intern teams is necessary to ensure accurate representation from all areas. This role also includes the applications for and management of various online fundraising platforms.
- Photography and videography
Having enticing graphical elements for all aspects of our communications is important to engage previous, current, and future interns, donors, and partners. In this intern role, you will help in capturing these photos through involvement in community events, planting days, organized photoshoots for partners, and many more photo opportunities. You should also be able to properly use our wildlife camera in order to capture the great biodiversity of the Lobitos area. This is a great opportunity to utilize and develop keen creative skills.
- Coordination of the design of promotional material for us and its partners
Having many partnerships and projects ongoing, it is important to keep all promotional material organized and prepared for implementation. This involves communication between the directors and partners to ensure accuracy. In addition, you will design merchandise material for us and its partners. A key eye for details and creativity is important.
- Communication with our team at home and abroad
Up-to-date communication with our supporters, both in Lobitos and around the world, is essential to the growth of our organization. You will play a role in our engagement with the Lobitos community, organizing and promoting workshops and other in-person community events. Yet you will also take part in the communication with our current and potential global donors. This may include the creation of newsletters and the orchestration of webinars, global calls, and online fundraising events.
Online Program
You Can Take Part In This Position Through Our Online Program As Well As a Discounted Financial Contribution. The Online Activities For This Project May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Marketing research for upcoming initiatives
- Content curation for all forms of social media and marketing
- Creation of graphic elements to be used online
- Implementation of exciting visual elements
- Monitor engagement on our online channels
- Implementation of marketing and communication goals
In addition, youll be able to take part in the following online educational seminars, given by our Directors:
- NGO/Social enterprise creation and management
- Outreach and Business Development
- Sustainability perspectives from a local "on the ground" development organization
- International environmental and social sustainability standards
- Research methods and community engagement
Please note: all information above is subject to change. Please check the most up to date information on the Global Nomadic website when applying. Simply follow the link on the Apply Button above.
