Volunteer Program Coordinator

Horizon Peru is a non-profit organization in La Esperanza-Trujillo, Peru. We are located in the lower income section of the city, and as such have a grand opportunity to help those in need. Horizon Peru offers free English education classes for the people in our community who are eager to learn. We also work in the local public school, as well as the local health center. With the help of volunteers, we are able to give our friends and neighbors the opportunity to expand their horizons by using education as a tool for empowerment. Our mission is to improve the lives of the Peruvians in La Esperanza, providing them opportunities which would otherwise not be available.

Horizon Peru is a small organization, but we are growing bigger and better. We have exciting ideas for new projects and fundraising events. We need a Program Coordinator to help the Director with these new endeavors. For more information on Horizon Peru, please visit our website at http://www.horizonperu.com

This opening for Program Coordinator is designed for a committed, hard-working, organized, and creative person looking to make a positive impact on the lives of others through education. The Program Coordinator will report to the Director of Horizon Peru.

This is an unpaid position; however the hired individual will receive free accommodation and lunch provided on week days. We are looking for candidates that are able to commit to a five month time period, beginning as soon as possible. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities of Program Coordinator:

• Execute teaching schedule and organize class curriculum to ensure class calendars and lesson plans are in place

• Teach English classes to students in a one-on-one setting or in a larger class environment if volunteers are unavailable

• Manage a team of volunteers (team typically ranges from 6-10 volunteers at a time)

• Conduct weekly team meetings to review class progress and identify/address any potential issues

• Provide training and support for volunteers on arrival

Qualifications for Position:

• Qualified and experienced as a teacher: preferably TEFL/TESOL qualified, with teaching English experience

• Demonstrated program and project management skills. Ability to multi-task

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills – both written, verbal, and cross-cultural communication skills

• Fluency in Spanish

• Excellent computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office and other tools including Wordpress, Facebook and other social media programs.

• Patience, flexibility, team-skills, and interest to work in a developing country and small non-profit organization

• Must be able to make a time-commitment of 5 months (some room for negotiation) beginning in April

• Must be 24 years of age, or older

• Demonstrated experience coordinating volunteers and/or assisting with the running of programs/projects.

• Experience living/working/volunteering in a Latin American, or other developing countries.

Benefits of this program:

1. Gain invaluable experience as a Volunteer Coordinator & Program Manager working with a non-profit and grassroots organization in the education industry.

2. Gain first-hand insight into Peruvian culture from a local perspective by working and living with locals. Also gain insight into the important link between poverty and education.

3. Receive free accommodation and free meals in the Horizon House

4. Take advantage of discounted programs including surfing classes, cooking classes, sand-boarding, and more. Horizon is located within close proximity to many historical archeological sites in Trujillo including Chan Chan and Huacas del Sol y La Luna. Huanchaco is a beautiful fishing village which is also nearby and in your spare time you can enjoy its first rate Surfing Program on Huanchaco Beach.

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