Internship in Marketing, PR and Event-Management

  Chile

• All Other Areas in Chile: 
Punta Arenas

Term: Throughout the year 
Length of Position: minimum 3 months
Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Dec. 15, 2009 until filled or please inquire for more info.

Description:
Location: Punta Arenas, Region de Magallanes y Antarctica Chilena, Chile
Duration: flexible duration and year-round placing, minimum 3 months
Compensation: Partial board and lodging + 50.000 Chilean Pesos monthly

Description: National and international Marketing, Public Relations and Event-Management for international sporting event

Working in Marketing, PR & Event-Management at Nómadas Outdoor Services you will be involved in the following:
-International business strategy
-International branding strategy and development
-Concept, planning and realization of cross-media communication strategy and activities
-Independent guidance of projects, especially in event organization

This may translate into the following more specific tasks:
-Acquisition and negotiation of international TV coverage
-Acquisition and negotiation of international, national and regional sponsorship
-Drafting international marketing and media plans
-Elaboration of advertising materials and merchandising articles
-Managing international press/team inquiries
-Acquisition of international journalists attending the event
-Drafting press releases, press-kits & articles, as well as coordinating international distribution
-Handling sponsors, press and participating teams on location during the race
-Drafting international business planes for new projects

Highlights: Nómadas 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).

Qualifications:
Requirements:
The candidate should have the following professional skills:
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills in native language
-Intermediate Spanish written and oral skills
-Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet)

The applicant should have the following social and personal skills:
-Affinity towards sports, nature, conservation and adventure
-Have an outgoing, friendly and helpful attitude towards staff and clients
-Have a high degree of self-initiative and creativity
-Should work independently and be committed to quality of work
-Being result-oriented

Cost in US$: none

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:

• 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