Volunteer: Marketing + Communications Volunteer Placement (online and in-person) in Peru

Location: Talara, Peru • Duration: Minimum 2 weeks, maximum 6 months • Start Dates: Project is on-going; you can join at any time, depending upon availability Cost for in‑person placement: from $1466 USD for the first 2 weeks, $608 thereafter. Cost for online placement: from $1081 USD for the first 2 weeks, $415 thereafter. Benefits Gain personal hands‑on experience working with a growing Peruvian NGO. Grow alongside experienced and passionate professionals and local communities. Learn from educational seminars given by our Directors on topics including international development, NGO/social enterprise creation and management, marketing and outreach, research techniques, and more. Your financial contribution helps fund our projects and supports a family affected by COVID‑19; the family will plant a tree in your name and send you a thank you photo. Live and work in a north‑Peruvian surfing hotspot. Introduction This project is a surfing‑inspired sustainable development non‑profit (NGO) driving the development of poor Peruvian coastal communities through sustainable development. We develop environmental, educational, infrastructure, and socio‑economic projects working hand‑in‑hand with local communities and international interns. Marketing & Communications Intern Responsibilities As a Marketing & Communications Intern, you will own the organization’s outreach projects, working alongside Directors and other interns to promote our development initiatives. Social media content creation – gather content for engaging posts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Coordinate with other intern teams to ensure accurate representation. Photography and videography – capture photos and videos at community events, planting days, photo shoots for partners, and wildlife using our camera to showcase biodiversity of the Lobitos area. Design promotional material – coordinate with directors and partners to design merchandise and promotional items. Communication with supporters – create newsletters, orchestrate webinars, global calls, and online fundraising events. Engage with the Lobitos community, organize and promote workshops, and maintain contacts with global donors. Online program activities – marketing research for upcoming initiatives; content curation for all social media and marketing platforms; creation and implementation of graphic elements; monitor engagement; implement marketing and communication goals. Online Program Responsibilities Marketing research for upcoming initiatives. Content curation for all forms of social media and marketing. Creation of graphic elements to be used online. Implementation of exciting visual elements. Monitor engagement on online channels. Implementation of marketing and communication goals. Educational Seminars NGO / Social enterprise creation and management. Outreach and Business Development. Sustainability perspectives from a local “on the ground” development organization. International environmental and social sustainability standards. Research methods and community engagement. #J-18808-Ljbffr