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Social Impact Storytelling Internship in the Ecuadorian Amazon
ORGANIZATION: Fundación Aliados
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
Social Impact Storytelling interns will support in creating engaging and thought-provoking videos and social media content about Aliados’ work in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Participants will highlight the farmers we work with and their point of view, the importance of preserving local biodiversity and the dynamic relationship that exists between the rainforest and the local indigenous populations. Interns will participate in developing "participatory storytelling" content (video, photos, text, audio ) with our community and farmer partners.
Preparing, editing, updating and creating digital material such as graphics, photos, audio/video clips, text, etc.. Participants are involved in the creation of video or photo projects and promotional publications to present Aliados’ ongoing work on our website and social platforms, as well as promotional material for our different ventures (brand image and websites). Interns will be able to add all created material to their professional portfolio.
Interns have the opportunity to develop key soft skills such us:
- Working in a cross-cultural team
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking with an integrated understanding of the "whole ecosystem"
- Problem solving & leadership
- Learning how to deal with and manage uncertainty
Qualifications
This internship is geared towards undergraduate and graduate students majoring in environmental science, sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, policy, business, or a related field. Proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred. Experience in Latin America and/or working in a rural setting is a plus.
Please send the following directly to our Program Manager at volunteer@losaliados.org.
1. A simple resume
2. Letter of intent (including which project you are applying for and why you want to intern)
3. Two references (email addresses are OK)
If you are interested in working with us or have any questions about the internship program please send an email directly to volunteer@losaliados.org
Dates are flexible throughout the year.
Costs:
8 weeks room and program fees..............$1800
10 weeks room and program fees............$2200
Additional weeks...........................................$200/week
*Program fees include living accommodations. Food and travel expenses are not included
More opportunities with Fundación Aliados
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Fundación Aliados
Location:
Calle Cacique Beto y Ayahuasca. Barrio las Palmas, Tena, Tena 150102, EC
Mission Statement
Fundación Aliados brings together people from different worlds who believe in development without destruction. We’re creating resilient community business based on biodiversity in the Andes and the Amazon-- and connecting them to markets across the globe. In addition to creating thriving businesses, this work improves the livelihoods of indigenous people, preserves traditional cultures, and protects valuable ecosystems that the world relies on. To achieve this goal, our work focuses on how local communities manage their natural resources, including agriculture, energy, timber and non-timber forest products (NTFP’s), and how these relationships connect to the outside world. Fundacion Aliados is a non-profit with a small, busy and dynamic team.
Description
Aliados is an Ecuadorian and US nonprofit organization with over a decade’s experience creating sustainable value chains in the Amazon rainforest. We work side by side with our indigenous partners to build community enterprise that balances the economic development of local communities with the conservation of their forests and biodiversity. We provide integrated support so that local communities have the tools, capacities, and resources to drive conservation of these precious ecosystems through effective forest stewardship.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Abdón Calderón y Garcia Moreno 205y Batallon ChimborazoTenaTena, Outside U.S. 150102Ecuador
DATE POSTED
July 1, 2019
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Interactive/Social Media/SEO
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media / Blogging
- Content Management Systems
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 8 weeks or longer.
- Experience in Latin America or working in a rural setting is a plus.