Description

Guanacaste Literacy/Abriendo Mentes is currently seeking a Communications and Social Media Intern for Fall 2012. Abriendo Mentes is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development intern, operating in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

This intern will work closely with the organizational Directors in the management, creation, distribution and evaluation of all organizational media content. The position is writing-intensive and the intern will be expected to help write and edit information for the website, newsletter, blog, social media sites and press releases.The intern will also be responsible for creating strategies to raise awareness of Abriendo Mentes in the press, both here in Costa Rica and the US. This intern will gain experience in operations of a nonprofit organization as well.

Logistics:

Affordable housing options, including homestays, are available for all Abriendo Mentes Interns and volunteers. All accommodations will be set up prior to Interns arrival. Intern must commit to at least three months, but does not have to stay the full duration from start to end date.

Qualifications

The communications and social media intern should have excellent writing, editing, communication, web publishing, and organizational skills. Ideal candidates will be those able to do self-motivated independent work, as well as collaborate in a team setting and able to think critically and offer fresh perspectives and new ideas. Applicants should possess a strong desire to help others and an interest in social responsibility. Knowledge of the Spanish language is not required, but is helpful.

Intern Types

• Communications

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

There is no charge to volunteer with Abriendo Mentes. We only ask that you pay for your travel expenses to and within Costa Rica, housing and food while you are in Costa Rica.

Short and long term housing is available for volunteers. We offer homestay options with a local family for USD 15 a night with breakfast and dinner included. There are also options for private housing that range from USD 200-400 a month.

Salary/Pay

Volunteer position

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Computer Training
• Journalism
• Media Work
• Office Work
• Organizational Development
• Professional Services

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Abriendo Mentes/Opening Minds's Mission Statement

The mission of Abriendo Mentes is to empower rural Costa Rican communities to further their own economic development by providing educational, social, and technological programs to families and youth in need.

Year Founded

2009