Internship in Information System for Nomadas Outdoor Services in Chilean Patagonia

  Chile

• All Other Areas in Chile: 
Punta Arenas

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: As soon as possible

Description:
Location: Punta Arenas, Region de Magallanes and Antarctica Chilena, Chile
Duration: year-round placement, min. 3 months
Compensation: Partial board and lodging + 50.000$ Chilean Pesos monthly
Description: Re-organization and development of the IT system for the company

This internship is a strategic project for the development of the company, which revolves around:

- Analyzing the current network, hardware and software,
- Designing and implementing the network and its security
- Designing the data storage backup system
- Selecting and supporting software and installations
- Managing network, access and security
- Supporting and training employees (troubleshooting and system support)
- Writing the documentation to ensure and transfer knowledge

More than a simple internship, this project will provide the applicant with a rewarding experience at the end of the world in a multicultural and dynamic team.

Requirements:

The candidate should have the following professional skills:
- Should have a good Spanish written and oral skills
- Knowledge in network development and management
- Knowledge about the new innovation in the domain of Information System and IT

The applicant should have the following social and personal skills:
- Have an outgoing, friendly and humble attitude towards staff and clients
- Have a high degree of self-initiative, responsibility and creativity
- Should work independently and be flexible to realize many tasks
- Being result-oriented and a real teamplayer
- Affinity towards sports, nature, conservation and adventure

Company description:

Nomadas Outdoor Services is the company created to direct and coordinate all aspects of the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race. Besides organizing and executing this international sporting event, the organization offers additional services related to its exceptional location in Patagonia; including consultancy, logistical support management, as well as exclusive trips for corporate and VIP tourists all tailor-made ventures following the "Nómadas Outdoor Ethics". These have been praised by clients such as the Wildlife Conservation Society, National Geographic Television, Chilean Ministry of Agriculture and Tourism Authorities, as well as Henry Paulson (former U.S. Treasury Secretary and member of the International Monetary Fund).

Branching out in 2008, a separate company called Nomadas Outdoor School was created. The ISO 9001 certified school aims to further open the doors to the natural world by offering educational courses that foster knowledge of the environment as well as teaching skills for exploration and adventure.

Today, Nomadas is located in Punta Arenas and consists of a core team of ten employees. However, Nomadas strives for growth; hence if you would like to join our team for the experience of a lifetime, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Qualifications: The candidate should have the following professional skills:
- Excellent oral- and written communication skills in the native language
- Writing skills and- talent
- Intermediate oral and written skills of Spanish-
- Excellent- computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InternetExcellent cartographic skills

The applicant should have the following social and personal skills:
- Affinity towards sports, nature and adventure-
- Outgoing,- friendly and helpful attitude towards colleagues and clients
- High degree of- self-initiative and creativity
- Work independently and be committed to- excellent quality of work
- Be result-oriented

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Nomadas Outdoor Services / Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race's Mission Statement: The WENGER PATAGONIAN EXPEDITION RACE aims to make the people aware of the need to protect the natural resources that abounds in Southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. We want to showcase to the world the unique and stunning beauty of the region and eventually educate individuals of the need to develop a sustainable eco tourism program.

Year Founded: 2002