PART-TIME EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM AND TOURISM COORDINATOR

JOB POSTING: PART-TIME EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM AND TOURISM COORDINATOR

A major component of the Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development (AASD) involves facilitating immersive educational experiences for high school and university level students. Each year, the AASD, in partnership with RaicesAndinas, a regenerative tourism agency, hosts 10-12 student, and tourism groups as part of our Experiential Learning (EL) programs.

Additionally, Raices Andinas designs and runs itineraries for tourism purposes, including excursions to Machu Picchu.

The following job description is for Experiential Learning Program and Tourism Coordinator. This is a part-time (3 days a week), on-site position that involves assisting with the planning, promoting, coordinating, and facilitation of AASD/Raices Andinas Experiential Learning and Tourism programs from the AASD office in Calca, Peru. This positionreports to the Director of Experiential Learning.

Salary will be defined based on experience, and long-term commitment to role. Opportunity for growth within the organizations.

For more information on our EL programs please visit our website at https://alianzaandina.org/elvisionandvalues/

As the focus of this position is experiential learning, applicants with a background in international and experientialeducation, particularly among high school and college aged students, will be given primary consideration.

Required Skills:

• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Advanced proficiency in Spanish (spoken)
• Ability to translate/interpret between Spanish and English for educational groups and tourists.
• Passion for locally-led, community-based development and a desire to contribute in substantive ways to suchinitiatives in and around the Sacred Valley- previous cultural understanding of Quechuan communities is a plus
• Experience teaching or facilitating student groups via experiential learning
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Demonstrated success working in close-knit, collaborative, and multicultural environments
• Successful record of working independently to prioritize deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to quickly evolving group demands
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and problem-solve quickly and independently
• Intermediate proficiency in excel, maintaining electronic records, expenses, and budgets.

Requirements

• Should have an awareness of development challenges within indigenous and agricultural communities and knowledge of cultural, environmental, and political contexts in the Andean context.
• Minimum two-year commitment
• During high season, must be flexible with rostered work days based on group scheduling. Time off will be coordinated in advance based on monthly calendar.
• During off season, expected to be in the office 3 days a week 9-5.

• Should live in the Sacred Valley, preferably close to Calca
• Must be willing to be on call when groups are present

ROLE DESCRIPTION

1. Program Support and Logistics:

• Assist with homestay and hotel accommodations for students and tourists, including communication with lodging providers regarding arrival dates, numbers of students, and dietary restrictions/special needs
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of meals, purchasing of snacks, and monitoring necessary supplies andmaterials for both; assist with scheduling AASD/Raices cooks and communicating dietary restrictions, special needs, and timing for both on-site and field-based meals
• Assist with coordinating student transportation, including communication with AASD/Raices transport providers.
• Identify and help organize local cultural activities for students
• Oversee and stock inventory of safety equipment (goggles, gloves, first aid kits, etc.).
• Prepare field materials for trips to communities (water, snacks, first aid kit, safety equipment, etc.)
• Determine and assist in acquiring tool/equipment needs for service projects in communities
• Maintain detailed records and receipts of program related purchases and expenses

1. Program Facilitation:

• Assist with program implementation for student groups during field and community-based learning, service projects, and cultural activities
• Guide student groups on hikes and occasional overnight trips in the
• Transport all materials (water, snacks, first aid kit, safety equipment, etc.) to and from program site(s)
• Be the bridge between the community members and the group. i.e., Translate/Interpret between communitymembers and students/participants, facilitate an environment for meaningful exchange.
• Ensure participants carry out service work safely and have the necessary equipment to do so (goggles, gloves, etc.)
• Provide post-program review and constructive feedback

1. Program Development and Outreach

• Contribute to social media content development
• Conduct research into potential service-learning partnerships and funding opportunities
• Attend
• and support planning of AASD/Raices community events or meetings

• Based on scheduling of groups, you may work one week, then have a week off. Scheduling will be done a month in advance to ensure you are not overworked.

To apply for this position, please send a resume and a short video to marta@alianzaandina.org and copy samantha@alianzaandina.org

Description of the video: tell us in one minute why you would like to join our team, y cuéntanos ¿que te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre? (en español).

• Opportunity to be part of a close-knit, family-oriented team with strong human connections
• Cross-cultural collaboration with students, educators, and local communities
• Professional growth in program coordination, logistics, and facilitation
• Flexible and dynamic workplace that values work-life balance and personal growth
• Daily learning experiences through meaningful interaction with local and Indigenous communities

English Advanced

Spanish Advanced

Quechua would be a plus