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)
(6 months, beginning summer, 2013)

Alumni Relations Coordinator (August, 2013)

Peru Intern – summer and fall, 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

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

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!

Please send resume and a cover letter to Ms. Marta Costas, Human Resources Associate, marta@unitedplanet.org. Please note that these are volunteer positions.

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.

Paid Internship Info:

Unpaid

Hours:

25 per week

Length/Availability:

6 months

Start Date:

03/01/2013

End Date:

03/30/2013, 09/01/2013

Deadline:

March

Tags:

International  non-profit  volunteer  administrative  customer  service 

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