General Information:
Position: Communications & Operations Manager**
Location: Santa Cruz La Laguna, Sololá, Guatemala**
Hours: 8:00 am a 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
Contract Period: Long-term, starting November 16, 2020, with a 3-month trial period.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Amigos de Santa Cruz has been working in the seven remote communities of Santa Cruz La Laguna, on and above the shores of Lake Atitlan in the Central Highlands of Guatemala since 1998. Our mission is to improve the lives of the indigenous people of Santa Cruz La Laguna and surrounding villages through support for education and sustainable economic empowerment. Amigos focuses on this one small corner of the world to help break the generational cycle of poverty.
We are a small organization that has a history of accomplishments, and an excellent relationship of respect and trust among the communities that we work with. Our four program areas include: Vocational Training, Youth Leadership and Sex Education, Women’s Empowerment, and Support for Formal Education (including scholarships, resource materials for public schools, and early education). We also manage two social businesses, Manos Cruceñas Artisan Store and graduate-run Café Sabor Cruceño. We serve a total indigenous population of approximately 9,000. Read more here: www.amigosdesantacruz.org
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Communications & Operations Manager will manage the strategic communication priorities of the organization, assist in fundraising efforts and the day-to-day functioning of the NGO. The position will report directly to the Executive Director and work closely with local staff leadership.
We seek a candidate who is passionate for driving sustainable community development and ready to work with a team of inspiring and dynamic local organizational leadership. Deep cultural sensitivity is a must, with intercultural communication skills to successfully interact with staff, community members and foreign visitors alike. Strong problem-solving skills are also essential in this position, with the flexibility and sense of humor to take on a diverse array of tasks that may come their way.
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SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary is based on Guatemalan professional standards, including paid vacation, holidays, and flextime. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth, travel, and great personal satisfaction. Contract is indefinite, minimum commitment of one year required. Trial period of three months.
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