Online Marketing/Social Media Intern

  Costa Rica

• North Western Region: 
San Ramon

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: ASAP

Description: As the Online Marketing/Business Development/Social Media Intern you will be working alongside the Director and his in-country staff in San Ramon, Costa Rica. uVolunteer is a small organization in its 3rd year of operations and has undergone a rapid growth in business during the first 11 months. Due to this we are constantly tweaking our systems to improve our organization and are looking for someone flexible and ready to contribute to this process.

Responsibilities:
- Author content and marketing material for the website
- Develop marketing campaigns for volunteer and project recruitment
- Manage online ad campaigns
- Maintain online communities and update blogs
- Assist with business expansion phase in the Central Valley
- Collaborate within the organizational expansion program

Highlights: Organization Description:
uVolunteer is a volunteer placement organization catering to individuals seeking a meaningful travel experience. With volunteer placements in the popular and culturally rich countries of Costa Rica, Bolivia, and Ecuador, volunteers can engage in various aspects of community development such as Teaching English, Community Restoration, Eco-tourism, Conservation, Environment, and Media & Technology. uVolunteer implements and supports the development of these programs by supplying local projects with international volunteers and hence promoting the exchange of culture, knowledge, and skills.

How To Apply:
Please submit a resume, 2-3 page writing sample, and cover letter to us. Please also submit your availability for the internship and the length of time you can commit to uVolunteer. Applicants successful after this stage will be given a phone interview.

Qualifications: Job Requirements:
Applicant should be working towards a degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field and possess a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently. Applicants should also have strong computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong written, copywriting, and editing skills. Knowledge of HTML and SEO is preferred but not required. Internship candidates should be capable of remaining calm and efficient under pressure, and be flexible and able to take direction and accept feedback. Lastly, interns with uVolunteer should be enthusiastic to work in a different culture and relish the opportunity to work in a challenging environment. While Spanish proficiency is not required for the job it will be helpful for day to day life in San Ramon.

Cost in US$: not applicable

Salary / Pay: uVolunteer will provide accommodation and cover the cost of food for the duration of the internship in addition to paying all agreed daily work related expenses. Transportation in the form of bicycle will also be provided.

Experience Required: yes

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 5

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

uVolunteer, Volunteer Travel Abroad's Mission Statement: uVolunteer's mission is to provide meaningful and affordable volunteering placements to our volunteers without sacrificing neither service nor quality; and the capacity to deliver this volunteer resource and funding directly to grass root projects, local non-governmental and public organisations in rural and urban communities in need worldwide.

Year Founded: 2005