Communications Coordinator in the Caribbean

  Mexico

• Other Cities in Mexico: 
Rural Areas
• Yucatan Peninsula: 
Cozumel

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: immediate start

Description: Come and promote PEACE in Paradise!

PEACE Isla Mujeres is a nonprofit organization, established in January of 2008, created to improve the community of Isla Mujeres, Mexico by providing support to established nonprofit/community groups and developing initiatives focused on educational opportunities, youth development, environmental responsibility, animal care and protection and economic empowerment.

PEACE Isla Mujeres operates as a community foundation engaged in grant making and fund raising to support various social causes on Isla Mujeres, Mexico. We have also established ourselves as a convener, consultant, and a nonprofit community network.

Our work is focused on the following organizational goals:
- Support for existing nonprofit/community groups that have a proven track record of responding to community needs
- Support and assistance in the development of new nonprofit/community initiatives
- Support for short-term, one-time, and/or emergency response projects.

We are seeking a part-time (approx. 15 hours/week) Communication Coordinator to assist our Executive Director with implementation of our overall communications strategy including:
- Electronic Newsletters
- Hardcopy Newsletters
- Website updates and maintenance
- Marketing; Communication pieces aimed at fund raising and community awareness
- Other organizational handouts as needed

Highlights: An opportunity to help others while gaining excellent professional experience with an international NGO, and no fees!

Qualifications:
- Desire to help further the mission and vision of PEACE Isla Mujeres
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations
- Strong written communication skills
- Experience in nonprofit work or desire to learn
- Experience in fundraising
- Personal laptop computer with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Mexican culture
- Min. 90% Fluency in written and spoken English
- Min. 40% Fluency in written and spoken Spanish

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: None

Credit Available: yes

Salary / Pay: Volunteer/Intern is responsible for all living expenses including transportation, housing and personal expenses. While we are unable to offer a stipend or housing at this time, we are more than happy to assist in helping to identify housing for interested volunteers.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-4

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 2008