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Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 19:52:31 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Job Opportunities in Chiapas and Oaxaca
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Announcing full time Field Coordinator position in San Cristobal Chiapas
and part time Program Coordinator positionin Oaxaca, Mexico. Please
distribute!
Full application and description at www.chiapaspeacehouse.org
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1. Field Coordinator: Chiapas Peace House Project
Chiapas Peace House Project strives for social justice through education,
network building, volunteer opportunities and support for Chiapas
organizations and communities. Our center in San Cristobal, Chiapas
provides orientation, affordable housing and a space for reflection and
support for activism and solidarity work in Mexico. We now can support
twelve volunteers, have an extensive weekly workshop series and have
formed relationships with a broad range of organizations and communities.
In 2006-2007 we will expand our work into Oaxaca and develop programming
that bridges immigration issues with our work in Mexico.
The Field Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the program in
Chiapas, managing the Peace House and coordinating the volunteers. A
complete job description can be found at www.chiapaspeacehouse.org
Application Due: March 15
Time period: 1 year commitment. Candidates must be available to be in
Chiapas by June 1st. We will notify you by May 1st.
Requirements:
Fluency in Spanish and English
Experience in Latin America (Chiapas preferred)
Commitment to social justice, awareness of Chiapas conflict, neoliberal
globalization, immigration issues and indigenous rights movements.
Ideal candidates will be independent, creative, flexible and motivated
Preferred Candidates:
Experience organizational development and fundraising
Teaching, workshop facilitation experience
People person, experience networking, mediating conflicts, volunteer
support, writing analytical articles, communal living
Supervised by Chiapas Peace House Board of Directors
Full time, 40 hours/week
Compensation: $200/month living expenses stipend (possible raise after 3
month evaluation), $35/month health insurance stipend, $40/month rent
stipend
Field Coordinator will live the Peace House (communal housing) for 3
months and then will have the option seeking other housing. Living in
Chiapas is very affordable. $200 dollars a month will easily cover food
and all basic expenses.
Job will include travel, rugged environments, potentially dangerous
situations. Chiapas is in a state of low intensity warfare. Applicants
should be prepared for harsh and challenging conditions.
For a full description and application please see www.chiapaspeacehouse.org
2. Oaxaca Program Coordinator: Chiapas Peace House Project
The Oaxaca Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing our
program in Oaxaca, networking, establishing relationships with communities
and organizations and fundraising. The long term goal of the position will
be to create a center for education, exchange and solidarity work for
local and international activists in Oaxaca. A complete job description
can be found at www.chiapaspeacehouse.org
Application Due: March 15
Time period: There is currently funding for this half time position for 6
months. Part of the Oaxaca Program Coordinator's duties will be
fundraising with the Board of Directors to extend and make position full
time. Ideal candidates would be able to make a 1 year commitment, but
this is flexible. Candidates must be available to be in Mexico by June
1st. We will notify you by May 1st.
Requirements:
Fluency in Spanish and English
Experience in Latin America (Oaxaca preferred)
Commitment to social justice, awareness of Oaxaca conflict, neoliberal
globalization, immigration issues and indigenous rights movements.
Ideal candidates will be independent, creative, flexible and motivated
Preferred Candidates:
Experience organizational development, networking and fundraising
Experience with conflict resolution, international accompaniment or Peace
Studies
Supervised by Chiapas Peace House Board of Directors and Chiapas Field
Coordinator
Part time, 20 hours/week
Compensation: $100/month living expenses stipend, $35/month health
insurance stipend. Stipend for housing is also available but amounts are
to be determined.
Oaxaca Program Coordinator will live in the Chiapas Peace House (communal
housing) for a training period. Living in Mexico is very affordable. $100
dollars a month will cover basic expenses, but Coordinator may also chose
to take on other work (such as teaching English classes or translating) to
earn extra money.
Job will include travel, rugged environments, potentially dangerous
situations. Oaxaca is in a state with many human rights abuses.
Applicants should be prepared for harsh and challenging conditions.
For a full description please see www.chiapaspeacehouse.org
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