Social Media & Marketing Assistant

ABOUT PROYECTO PERU

Proyecto Peru is a language school, volunteer organisation and travel centre based in Cusco, Peru. For more than twenty years we have welcomed travellers, volunteers, students and interns from around the world, helping them experience Peru through language learning, cultural immersion, volunteering and responsible travel.

Our small international team works closely together in a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute ideas and make a real impact.

We're looking for a motivated Social Media & Marketing Assistant to help us tell our story, engage with our international audience and support our wider marketing activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career marketer looking to build practical experience across digital marketing, content creation and communications.

THE ROLE

This is a varied role combining approximately equal responsibility for social media management and wider marketing support.

You'll work closely with our Marketing Manager to create engaging content, support marketing campaigns and help promote Proyecto Peru's language programmes, volunteering opportunities, internships and travel experiences.

No two weeks are exactly the same. One day you might be filming student activities around Cusco, the next writing website content, analysing campaign performance or helping launch a new program.

You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with international interns and contribute ideas that genuinely influence our marketing strategy and the wider business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Media:

• Plan and manage our social media content calendar.
• Create engaging written, graphic and video content.
• Capture photography and short-form video around our center, activities and events.
• Edit videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok and other platforms.
• Schedule and publish content across multiple social media channels.
• Monitor comments and messages while helping maintain an active online community.
• Track engagement and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Stay up to date with emerging social media trends and suggest new ideas.

Marketing:

• Assist with marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
• Update website content using WordPress.
• Write blogs, website copy and promotional content.
• Assist with SEO and website optimisation.
• Support email marketing campaigns.
• Produce brochures, posters and other marketing materials.
• Assist with reporting using Google Analytics and other marketing tools.
• Conduct competitor and market research.
• Help maintain our CRM and marketing databases.
• Support new marketing projects as they arise.

ABOUT YOU

We're much more interested in enthusiasm, creativity and willingness to learn than extensive professional experience. This opportunity would suit a recent marketing graduate, an early-career marketing professional or someone looking to gain hands-on international experience.

We're looking for someone who enjoys taking initiative, is naturally curious and isn't afraid to suggest new ideas. You'll be comfortable working independently when needed while also enjoying collaboration with colleagues from different countries and backgrounds.

You don't need to know everything on your first day. We value enthusiasm, reliability and a willingness to keep learning just as highly as technical skills.

Essential:

• Excellent written English (minimum C1 level).
• Strong communication skills.
• Creativity and attention to detail.
• An interest in digital marketing and social media.
• Confidence using social media professionally.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively within a small collaborative team.
• Eligibility to apply for a work visa in Peru

Desirable:

• Spanish at approximately B1 level or above.
• Experience with Canva.
• Experience creating short-form video.
• Familiarity with WordPress.
• Basic understanding of SEO.
• Experience using Google Analytics.
• Knowledge of Meta Business Suite.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity.
• Basic photography or videography skills.

If you don’t meet every desirable attribute but think this role is a good fit for you, we would still encourage you to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A varied and creative marketing role with real responsibility.
• Hands-on mentoring from an experienced Marketing Manager.
• Opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of digital marketing.
• Friendly international working environment.
• Collaborative, supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to work alongside colleagues from around the world.
• Discounts on Spanish language classes.
• The opportunity to live and work in one of South America's most fascinating cities.
• Support with working visa application for non-Peruvians

INTERNSHIP OPTION

We also welcome applications from students and recent graduates seeking an internship.

Internships require a minimum commitment of three months and provide substantial practical experience across social media, content creation and digital marketing within an international organisation.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please send a CV/Resume along with a short cover letter outlining your reasons for applying to info@proyectoperucentre.org.

If you are able to provide any relevant portfolio, social media accounts or examples of your work, we will consider these as part of your application.

• A competitive local Peruvian salary
• A varied and creative marketing role with real responsibility.
• Hands-on mentoring from an experienced Marketing Manager.
• Opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of digital marketing.
• Friendly international working environment.
• Collaborative, supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to work alongside colleagues from around the world.
• Discounts on Spanish language classes.
• The opportunity to live and work in one of South America's most fascinating cities.
• Support with working visa application for non-Peruvians

English - C1 Essential

Spanish - B1 desired