Description:

UNITED PLANET
VOLUNTEER INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
(ongoing positions in Boston – part-time or full-time)

United Planet is looking for several volunteer (unpaid) program coordinators to join our international team for at least six months (strongly preferred). Candidates for both part-time and full-time positions will be considered. You will administer and develop our current international volunteer projects in various regions. Please indicate any preferences:

Program Coordinators (several positions) (international and US programs) (2013)
Alumni Relations Coordinator (February, 2013)

Program Coordinator Main Responsibilities:
• Communicate with local coordinators based internationally
• Communicate with potential and enrolled volunteers and parents of volunteers, via email and phone
• Coordinate international experience preparation and logistics

Alumni Relations Main Responsibilities:
• Communicate and build relationships with returned international volunteers
• Facilitate Volunteer Mentor Program

Other Responsibilities (all positions):
• Assist with extra projects as suited to your skills and interests and the needs of the organization
• Assist in updating website and other materials regarding related projects
• Work together with the Marketing & Communications team to raise awareness for our activities

Advantages:
• Gain experience working on an international team.
• Work in a friendly and dedicated environment.
• Learn what it is like to work for a fast-growing organization with contagious energy!
• Gain valuable and transferable skills.
• Office located in beautiful part of Boston, across from Public Garden, in historic building.
• Work closely and be mentored by experienced Managers.
• Help build a global non-governmental organization which will make an increasingly more positive impact in the world for many years to come.
• After completion of your time on staff at UP, you will receive the opportunity to participate in United Planet’s International Volunteer (Quest) Programs at cost for life!

Visit our website: www.unitedplanet.org

As featured on CNN, United Planet (UP), an international non-profit organization, strives to create a world in which all people understand, respect, and support one another. United Planets global network of leaders and volunteers fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared challenges to unite the world in a community beyond borders. The underlying principle of our programs is the concept of Relational Diplomacy -- recognizing that the relationship between people of diverse backgrounds is the basic building block for uniting the world.

Qualifications:

 International experience required
 Fluent English skills
 Strong written & verbal skills
 Strong customer service skills
 Self-starter, can work well independently
 Detail orientated and well-organized
 Creative, innovative, & efficient

Hours:

25+

Length/Availability:

6 months +

Start Date:

January 3, 2013

End Date:

November 30, 2012, July 12, 2013

Deadline:

October 31, 2012

Tags:

international  relations  international  ngo  nonprofit  program  coordination 

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