Marketing / Public Relations Intern

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Any

Description:
Marketing/Public Relations (2-3)

* Build relationships with local businesses such as outfitters, hostels, hotels, travel agencies, student exchange services, etc.
* Organise interesting fun events to raise the profile of the club.
* Sell advertising space in SAE publications for money and/or exchange
* Negotiate special deals with organizations/companies for group memberships and discounted membership rates
* Establish and maintain media contacts to publicize the club and events.
* Design and harmonize the appearance of club publications, such as brochures, flyers, website, newsletter, etc.

Highlights: Over the last couple of years interns have became an integral part of the SAE. The longer time frame of most interns gives them the opportunity to make a long lasting contribution to the club. The club also has much to give an intern in exchange; beyond the amazing experience of working and living in Peru, Argentina or Ecuador an intern has the chance to:
* Develop Professional skills with diverse and expanding programs
* Work with an international staff
* Develop language skills
* Develop interpersonal communications
* Work with resource management
* Develop self-proposed initiatives
* Work face to face with a diverse cliental

Qualifications:
Time: A minimum of 10-15 weeks (400-600 hours) is required. Exceptions can be made but a smaller time frame fails to allow for the proper design and implementation of each intern's required special project.

Education: The completion of high/secondary school is a must, preferably some university. A large amount of both written and verbal communication is used within and between the clubhouses so the ability to write and speak fluently in English is a must. Computer literacy is also a needed skill; the office is based on a PC/Window system using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Express.

Language: A decent working knowledge of Spanish is a huge asset. We handle a large amount of correspondence in Spanish as well as just being able to deal with day-to-day situations that arise. That is not to say all of our past interns have been fluent. A willingness to learn goes a long way.

Travel Experience: Normally we like long-term volunteers to have travel experience in Latin America (travel in Peru is a plus). We spend a good deal of the day just interacting with members, and it's imperative to have a good base of knowledge. That's not to say that you have to have been everywhere, but sounder advice definitely comes with first-hand experience.

Cost in US$: No cost

Salary / Pay: * Lunch provided Mon-Fri * Help with finding cheap accommodation * Discounted Spanish lessons

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 3

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

South American Explorers's Mission Statement: South American Explorers is a non profit organization which aims to provide travelers with services and helpful unbiased information and advice. The mission of the South American Explorers is to improve the social, economic and environmental conditions within South America by fostering greater awareness of this continent through the diffusion of information and cross cultural interaction.

Year Founded: 1977