Hospitality Work in Spain 2010

  Spain

• Alicante: 
Alicante
• Cadiz: 
Cadiz
• Madrid: 
Madrid
• Malaga: 
Malaga
• Marbella: 
Marbella
• Seville: 
Seville (Sevilla)
• Valencia: 
Valencia
• All Other Areas: 
Almeria,  Palma de Mallorca,  Huelva,  Canary Islands

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 
Length of Position: 2-3 months
Dates: year round

Description: Positions are in the hospitality industry (typically coastal hotels). You will be working 25-35 hours a week and room and board, basic traveler's insurance, orientation, and full representation prior to, during, and after your placement will be provided.

Highlights:
Hospitality Work in Spain Offers:
-Practical experience in the hospitality/customer service industry
-An immersion in the Spanish language and culture allowing you to practice and -improve your Spanish language skills
-An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
-An economical way to live and travel abroad
-An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: art, cooking, crafts, dancing)
-Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
-The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
-A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences
-A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills
-A reference from your employer at the end of your term of employment

Cultural Embrace Offers:
- Guaranteed Job Offer We guarantee a position in popular tourist areas (ie: along the Spanish Mediterranean coastline.) Placements in other parts of Spain are possible during fall and spring months.
- Compensation For non-EU citizens, you will receive full room and board, plus bonuses based at the company's discretion. EU passport holders will receive at least 300 Euros a month plus room and board.
- Housing & Meals Cultural Embrace will pre-arrange your accommodations prior to your arrival in Spain. Typically, you will be sharing staff housing with other foreign staff. In addition, meals are provided while on duty.
- Basic International Travelers Insurance with Medical Our policy provides basic emergency medical coverage, as well as document and luggage loss coverage. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance, which is available at extra cost.
- Visa Assistance Cultural Embrace will assist you with information to obtain a visa (if necessary) from Spanish immigration, but we have no control or the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability. For non-EU citizens, you will have a maximum of 90 days to stay in Spain.
- Arrival Assistance Detailed instructions of how to transfer to your employment on public transportation will be available. Private airport pick-up and transfer is available for an additional fee.
- Arrival Orientation You will receive pertinent information regarding local transportation, banking, and safety. You will also receive tips on travel, communications, and social and outdoor activities. Finally, you will be familiarized with the code of conduct and expectations for your new job.
- Cultural Embrace Cultural Kit Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
- Full-time Representation Cultural Embrace provides full time English-speaking representation in the United States and Spain prior to, during, and after your placement.

Qualifications:
-You must be 18-35 years of age (some companies require <30 years old)
-Good command of Spanish language (additional Spanish lessons available for you to meet language criteria)
-Enjoy working with and serving others in a busy, fast-paced environment
-Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
-High level of responsibility
-Dedication to the full term of commitment

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 1770 (2-3 months)

Salary / Pay: Room and Board and extra cash at the company's discretion. EU citizens will receive roughly 300 Euros a month plus room and board.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"