Looking to gain international work experience next year? Apply to be the next Director of The Peace Project in Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua!

Responsibilities include:
-Running the After School Day Camp (which includes tutoring, English classes, and recreational activities)
-Teaching English twice a week at the local primary school
-Recruiting and coordinating volunteers
-Securing financial resources for the Peace Project and managing project funds
-Ensuring the sustainability of the Peace Project
-Pursing The Peace Project's mission
-The position is a minimum 1 year commitment.

Qualifications include:
-Spoken and written FLUENCY in English and Spanish
-Experience working with kids
-Teaching experience (formal or informal)
-International travel experience (preferably in Central America)
-A commitment to working for, practicing, and creating peace

The Peace Project, founded in August 2011 by 3 UMD alumni, works with the youth of Laguna de Apoyo in order to achieve its mission of:

1. Providing English language instruction and reinforcing the local educational efforts to expand future job opportunities.

2. Creating a culture of peaceful conflict resolution and positive communication.

3. Developing a greater awareness and open-mindedness of new ideas and cultures.

Check out the project website for more info: thepeaceprojectnicaragua.org

Job Benefits:
A free room and all meals are provided by the Apoyo Cultural Center. The Director is responsible for her/his other expenses including airfare. S/he is highly encouraged to fundraise for a living stipend.

Interviews are being conducted through November 26th.  The Director must be able to start in December 2012 or early January 2013 at the very latest. Apply ASAP.

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Catalina Marshall
Directora del Proyecto de Paz
Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua
www.thepeaceprojectnicaragua.org