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Year Long Internship In Lima, Peru! Free Room and Board!!

Posted on: November 7, 2011

Posted by: The Light and Leadership Initiative -- Huaycan, Peru

Description

Looking to gain experience in the non-profit world? Want to volunteer abroad?

The Light and Leadership Initiative (LLI) is offering a unique and incredible opportunity to the right individual. We are seeking a House Manager for our volunteer headquarters in Huaycan, Peru, a poor community on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. The ideal candidate should:

• Be able to work in a team or independently • Be able to adapt to new situations and living environments • Enjoy working with people from different cultures and backgrounds • Be an excellent problem solver, especially with cross-cultural situations • Be organized and responsible • Be fluent in English and have advanced Spanish skills • Previous managerial experience is a plus, but not required • Previous experience living abroad is a plus, specifically in Lima a MAJOR plus • Commit at least one year to working in Huaycan with LLI • Have an interest in working with a grassroots nonprofit and making a difference!

The House Manager position consists of the following responsibilities:

• Develop awareness of volunteer concerns and needs • Run errands for the volunteer house (Including market shopping) • Complete volunteer airport pickups • Prepare volunteer rooms for new arrivals • Plan and carry out volunteer activities and excursions. • Assist the Director with new volunteer orientation • Assist the Director with program/volunteer coordination • Manage household expense receipts • Encourage and promote constant communication between volunteers, staff members, and Board Members • Assist the Directors with weekly volunteer meetings • Manage post-volunteer surveys • Other duties as assigned

Light and Leadership also will offer the House Manager the following benefits:

• Free room and board in the volunteer headquarters in Huaycan, Peru • Transportation costs for Light and Leadership activities • 2 weeks vacation; two days off a week.

How to apply

Interested? Please send cover letter and resume to Lara DeVries, Executive Director of the Light and Leadership Initiative, at Lara@lightandleadership.org. Please put in the subject line "House Manager Position."

Please, only serious applicants need apply. Must be available for one year AND have the required Spanish skills. This is not a paid position. Starts July 2012.

Details

Locations

Huaycan, Lima, Peru, Lima, Peru

Other Details

Start date
July 1, 2012
End date
July 31, 2013
Hours per week
40
Compensation
Unpaid
Keywords
Volunteering, Education, Philanthropy
Owner's areas of focus
Youth, Community development, Education, Volunteering, Women

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