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Experience beautiful Belize while making a difference! Position: Communications Officer, Ya'axche' Conservation Trust Location: Belize, Central America Background Information:The Ya'axche' Conservation Trust is a community-oriented organization which advances integrated landscape management for equitable development in southern Belize through sustainable land use management, strategic advocacy and awareness, and by supporting socially innovative and economically viable enterprise. Duration of Assignment: 6 months preferred Responsibilities: Qualifications: · Strong IT skills · Experience with website maintenance and blogging preferred · Prefer internet savvy with experience using: Dreamweaver, MS Office Suite · Strong interest and experience in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development · Excellent communication skills, a meticulous attention to detail · Ability to operate as part of a team in a dynamic environment, as well as motivation and enthusiasm to work under own initiative · A strong entrepreneurial streak · An ability to think strategically · Common sense and flexibility · A minimum BSc or equivalent in a relevant subject area (e.g. communications, biology, environmental sciences) To Apply: Submit letter of interest detailing interest, how you meet qualifications, along with resume and contact information for 3 references to: Development Officer, Ya'axche' Conservation TrustBy email: yct.development@gmail.com Please type in Subject: “Communications Officer” Ya’axché Conservation Trust P.O. Box 177 Website: www.yct.bz Blog: http://yaaxche.wordpress.com/ Benefits of Volunteering with Ya’axché: o Free, shared housing (or camping) in a quiet, nature preserve o Opportunity to work closely with dynamic, multi-cultural staff o Appreciation for your dedication and hard work o Excellent referenceso Adventure in a country with pristine ecosystems, world-class snorkeling and SCUBA o In-depth, interactive cultural experience unattainable by tourists Volunteers live and work in a beautiful but rustic, rural setting at Ya’axché Field Center and become part of the team to gain and promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Accommodations offer limited solar power, a cold water, shared bathroom, and the occasional rat, bat, tarantula, or scorpion. Volunteer Personal Expenses: There are no program fees charged for this experience, but the volunteer is expected to arrange and pay for: o Transportation to Punta Gorda, Belize, including airfare. o Food, personal expenses, in-country travel, passport, visa (if applicable) |