Nomadas Outdoor Services / Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race

Internship in Marketing, PR and Event-Management

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Location
Chile: Punta Arenas

Term
Throughout the year

Length of Position
minimum 3 months

Program Duration
3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)

Typical Duration of Program
3-6 months

Dates
Dec. 15, 2009 until filled or please inquire for more info.

  • Description

    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

    Description: National and international Marketing, Public Relations and Event-Management for international sporting event

    Working in Marketing, PR & Event-Management at Nómadas Outdoor Services you will be involved in the following:
    -International business strategy
    -International branding strategy and development
    -Concept, planning and realization of cross-media communication strategy and activities
    -Independent guidance of projects, especially in event organization

    This may translate into the following more specific tasks:
    -Acquisition and negotiation of international TV coverage
    -Acquisition and negotiation of international, national and regional sponsorship
    -Drafting international marketing and media plans
    -Elaboration of advertising materials and merchandising articles
    -Managing international press/team inquiries
    -Acquisition of international journalists attending the event
    -Drafting press releases, press-kits & articles, as well as coordinating international distribution
    -Handling sponsors, press and participating teams on location during the race
    -Drafting international business planes for new projects

  • Highlights

    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).

  • Qualifications

    Requirements:
    The candidate should have the following professional skills:
    -Excellent verbal and written communication skills in native language
    -Intermediate Spanish written and oral skills
    -Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet)

    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

  • Job/Intern Types

    • Communications
    • Computer Science
    • Marketing, Ad, PR
    • Sustainable Development
    • Tourism
  • Languages

    • English
    • Spanish

  • Cost in US$:

    none

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Community Organizing
    • Small Business Development
    • Strategic Planning
    • Volunteer Management
    • Volunteering
  • This Program is open to

    Worldwide Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Group living

  • Participants Travel to Chile

    Independently

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently

  • Application Process Involves

    • Phone Interview
    • Resume
    • Written Application
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    10 days

  • Post Services Include

    • Job and Internship Network
  • Nomadas Outdoor Services / Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race's Mission Statement

    The WENGER PATAGONIAN EXPEDITION RACE aims to raise awareness about 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