Internship as Webmaster for Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race

  Chile

• All Other Areas in Chile: 
Punta Arenas

Term: Throughout the year 
Length of Position: minimum 3 months
Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: please inquire for more info

Description:
Internship description:
Webmaster for patagonian expeditionrace including assignments such as:
-Overhaul of the global design of our websites, especially the photo gallery
-Maintain the websites up to date
-Prepare for the next edition of the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race in February 2010
-Manage live coverage of the race on the website, incl. satellite tracking, video clips, photographs, blogs, testimonials, etc.
-Development of an online store
-Creation of a registration form for the event
-Improve search engines rankings
-Design and programming of new web sites for associated companies
-External website consulting projects
-Write a documentation to ensure knowledge transfer

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.

Highlights:
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

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).

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications:
Requirements:
The candidate should have the following professional skills:
-Should have a intermediate Spanish written and oral skills
-Knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP/MySQL
-Knowledge of Flash would be a plus

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$: free

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

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