DESCRIPTION

The role of Marketing Coordinator involves taking on a wide range of responsibilities and being creative, bringing one's own ideas for campaigns and marketing material. You will work under the supervision of the Marketing Manager and receive ongoing support and guidance throughout your placement whilst also learning and practising new skills.

As a Marketing Coordinator, you will work with our Marketing Manager, Marketing Volunteer, Recruitment Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator to ensure that Otra Cosa Network is able to maximise volunteer recruitment. Additionally, you will assist the fundraising team with marketing material and help with the management of our social media. You will have responsibility for research, development and implementation within marketing, both online and offline, locally, nationally and internationally.

This position is a fantastic opportunity for those who want to gain experience within Marketing and get an insight into the management of an NGO, making it ideal for students undertaking a placement year or for those seeking entry-level work experience after graduation. 

For students, all volunteer positions are available as internships, which is ideal for students looking to complete a year in industry/placement abroad. In this case, you will receive an extra level of mentorship and all appropriate communication with your academic institution to ensure compliance with internship placement requirements.

THIS POSITION INCLUDES TASKS SUCH AS

Research: 

• Conduct market research and analyze consumer rating reports/ questionnaires
• Employ marketing analytics techniques to gather important data (social media, web analytics, rankings etc.)
• Helping identify marketing trends and key opportunities for innovation.

Online Marketing: 

• Compose and post online content on the company’s website and social media accounts
• Learning and working with various types of software for digital marketing.
• Updating recruitment websites with content and pictures 
• Assisting with production of newsletters and other publications

Offline Marketing: 

• Assist in the organizing of promotional events and traditional campaigns and attend them to facilitate their success
• Prepare and deliver promotional presentations
• Write marketing literature (brochures, posters etc) to augment the company’s presence in the market
• Contacting universities for potential partnerships and encourage trusting relationships

Strategizing:

• Implement marketing plans and strategies for our organisation.
• Implement new projects or campaigns to meet the result of the research 
• Present own innovative ideas of development 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

• Personal pick-up upon arriving and walking tour through Huanchaco
• A thorough introduction to the organization 
• Certified training in First Aid and Child Safeguarding.
• 24/7 emergency support 
• Organized activities (barbeques, game nights, volunteer lunch etc.)
• Certificate of completion detailing your role, the project(s) you participated in and the dates you volunteered in.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Previous experience or education in Marketing.
• Knowledge of WordPress, HTML/CSS, Google Analytics and Adobe Creative Suite desirable but not essential.
• Research skills.
• Excellent communication ability.
• Photography and photo/video editing skills are desirable but not essential.
• Creativity, initiative, and the ability to be proactive.
• Flexible and hardworking.

REQUIREMENTS

• Age 18+ on arrival
• Current background check from your home country.
• At least basic Spanish desirable, but not essential.
• English Level:  Advanced/Fluent
• Time Commitment: Minimum 3 months

*If you want to improve your Spanish, we can arrange Spanish classes for you in advance (by Skype) or during your stay.