Founded in 1984, Christians for Peace in El Salvador (CRISPAZ) is a faith-based organization dedicated to the mutual accompaniment with the church of the poor and marginalized communities in El Salvador. Continually building bridges of solidarity between communities in El Salvador and those in our home countries, we strive together for peace, justice and human liberation.

The El Salvador Encounter Program (ESE) is a faith-based delegation experience in which North Americans visit El Salvador to learn about current Salvadoran reality. In a seven to ten-day Encounter participants have the opportunity to explore a different reality and to build relationships with people of a different culture. Itineraries include meetings with representatives from Salvadoran non-governmental organizations and government institutions, visits to parishes and church communities, martyr sites and museums and an overnight stay in the countryside.

There are two positions available:
- South-North Solidarity Intern

South-North Solidarity Intern

Position Description: The South-North Solidarity (SNS) Intern will participate in an orientation guided by CRISPAZ staff and assist the SNS Team in facilitating all aspects of the SNS focus area. The intern’s time will be focused primarily on the El Salvador Encounter program, and for the first month will partner with the El Salvador Encounter (ESE) Leaders to assist in facilitating all aspects of the El Salvador Encounter experience. Following the orientation period, the intern will be responsible for leading 2-3 Encounters and will accompany delegations lead by other SNS staff as needed. The intern will participate in all aspects of CRISPAZ community life and attend staff and team meetings. The intern will be supervised by the SNS Coordinator.

Requirements:

• Fluency in Spanish and English
• Experience in spoken interpretation, written translation and leadership of groups
• Organizational skills and experience: including computer skills, basic accounting, and attention to detail
• Experience in popular and/or adult education
• Experience living in a different culture
• Knowledge of political, social and religious history and current situation in El Salvador
• Familiarity with faith-based community building and a willingness to facilitate both faith- based and non-faith based reflections
• Good sense of networking and ability to make and maintain contacts
• An understanding of Salvadoran/Central American and North American culture and a demonstrated ability to function well in both and between the two
• Interest in extending commitment to CRISPAZ a plus

Dates: Ideally mid-May through August 2005 (some flexibility in start and end date).

Compensation: Stipend commensurate with experience and health insurance. CRISPAZ may also help arrange housing.

Application Deadline: February 10, 2006. Hiring decision expected by March 1, 2006.

For more information or to request an application, write to Nelson Perez at volunteer@crispaz.org (include SNS Intern in subject line) or call/fax at 011-503-2-225-9031.