Communications
Coordinator
The principal purpose of the communications program is to coordinate
with other CRISPAZ programs to create a communications network for
people to become linked to El Salvador and to work for solidarity
in their own communities in the United States. The Communications
Coordinator will also contribute to the sustainability of the organization
through supporting the communications aspects of fundraising and
promotion of our work.
The
Communications Coordinator will be responsible for working with
the South-North Solidarity team to produce Salvanet, articles for
our listserv, and updates for our website. He/She will also organize
information and resources for use by other CRISPAZ programs and
personnel. In addition he/she will lead two delegations from our
El Salvador Encounter program per year. This is a 35 hour a week
position based in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Requirements:
• Written and spoken fluency in Spanish and English, with
experience in written translation and spoken interpretation.
• An understanding of Salvadoran and North American culture
and a demonstrated ability to function well in both and between
the two.
• Writing and editing experience in English.
• Computer literacy, experience in desktop publishing especially
Adobe Page Maker a plus.
• Good analysis of Salvadoran political, economic, social
and religious reality.
• Basic understanding of electronic newsletters and web-site
maintenance.
• Good sense of networking and ability to make and maintain
contacts. Experience in popular and / or adult education and group
leadership.
• Familiarity with faith based community building and a willingness
to facilitate faith-based reflections for delegations.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff and
board members and other people with whom he/she has contact and/or
working relationships.
Compensation:
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Health insurance
• Three weeks vacation
• Being part of the CRISPAZ community in El Salvador
Dates:
Application deadline: March 30, 2006, hiring decision expected by
April 14, 2006. Start date for position: early to mid-May, 2006.
We are asking for a minimum commitment of one year.
For
more information or to request an application and complete job description,
write to Nelson Perez at volunteer@crispaz.org
(include Communications Coordinator in subject line) or call/fax
at 011-503-2225-9031.
For
more information about CRISPAZ, visit www.crispaz.org.
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