Campus Coordinator for International Volunteer Travel Company

  Guatemala

Antigua

Term: Throughout the year 
Length of Position: 1 year
Dates: November 22, 2009 - December 2010

Description: The Campus Coordinator will play a key role on Encountours core-team in Antigua, Guatemala and will be encouraged to fully express his/her ideas, creativity, and unique talents. This is a demanding position in a young and fast-paced organization. Encountours team is composed of supportive, intelligent, creative, and open-minded individuals who are constantly seeking to improve both themselves and the world around them. We are passionate about our mission, which is to offer extraordinary travel experiences that enable participants to appreciate the world we share.

Highlights: Responsibilities:

The Campus Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the efforts of college students in the U.S. and Canada to organize volunteer and adventure trips to Guatemala.

- Recruit and select Encountour's Campus Representatives and Trip Leaders on college campuses throughout the U.S. and Canada
- Maintain regular communication with Campus Representatives and student Trip Leaders, and assist them to assemble volunteer groups
- Provide pre-departure email and phone support for volunteers and Trip Leaders
- Work closely with Encountour team-members in Guatemala and the U.S. to develop new volunteer and travel programs
- Create volunteer documents and support materials
- General office support
- Occasional visits to NGOs and volunteers in the field
- Be available 24/7 in case of emergency
- Support the team in any area not specifically mentioned above

Qualifications: Qualifications Required:
- Fluent English
- Excellent written skills
- Confident telephone manner
- Attention to detail and excellent organization skills
- Excellent time-management skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Outgoing, friendly, and flexible personality
- Willingness to work some weekends
- Enthusiasm

Qualifications Desired:
- B.A. or B.S. degree from a U.S. university
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Proficiency in Desktop Publishing Software
- Experience living in the developing world (particularly in Guatemala)
- Experience working in a small office environment
- Volunteer experience
- Campus recruitment experience
- Travel industry experience

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: Starting at USD 560 or Q4,500 per month

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel to Guatemala Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 2

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Encountour's Mission Statement: To offer extraordinary travel experiences that enable participants to appreciate the world we share.