Advocacy Intern Openings in León

General Responsibilities

• Learn about pressing local economic, social, and environmental justice issues through conversations with community members and civil society groups
• Work with community to identify resources that may be used to address these challenges
• Learn about possible solutions to these challenges as proposed by the community
• Help implement advocacy initiatives through a bottom-up planning approach

Specific Responsibilities

• Work with coordinator to prepare a long term work plan; translate and share with both the Consejo Sur and the Consejo Norte
• Work with coordinator to prepare monthly work plans and evaluations of work done
• Prepare bimonthly reports on work being done and send to Minnesota
• Research and post regular web updates on pressing events and news items in Nicaragua
• Facilitate the Cyber Amistades letter exchange program
• Prepare Solidarity in Action bulletins
• Attend weekly advocacy meetings with both project Coordinators in Leon
• Present an advocacy update at the beginning of monthly Consejo Sur meetings
• Assist coordinators with PMGL delegations by translating / otherwise accompanying delegates.
• Attend Arte Infantil sessions at least occasionally
• Attend monthly preschool teacher training sessions
• Attend monthly mid-wife training sessions
• Support youth development in El Chague. Possible examples: facilitate discussion groups, participate in organizing sports teams….

Qualifications

Must be at least 17 years old. Proficiency in Spanish. Must be mature and independent. Must have a persuasive style. Must be passionate about justice. Must be able to work in a team and with limited resources. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Cross-cultural experience preferred, Organizing skills helpful. Priority given to Minnesota Residents.

Cost

$150.00/month, for a minimum of 3 months. Living expenses in Leon are approximately $350/mo. Travel costs are approximately $750.00.

We also encourage participation in local language school for additional Spanish instruction and activities. (1 month of 4 hour daily instruction for $455. Various lengths of study are available.)

PML Offers

Assistance with housing arrangements is provided. Work is guided and supervised by PML Coordinator.

To Apply

Submit cover letter to Heather Dolphin, Chair, Project Oversight Committee, heatherdolphin30@yahoo.com

For any questions, call Heather at 651-222-1684.