PEACE MAKERS WANTED!
Villager Elders (Facilitators), Interns and Volunteers needed
We will be hiring Workshop Facilitators/Village Elders and Interns for the Youth Empowerment Village and Multicultural Village -Jamaica Village Programs. Applications will be available soon. Volunteers are also needed on an ongoing basis to assist with operations. Limited Unpaid internships a
Send inquiries or completed applications to JOBS@multiculturalvillage.org
Village Elder Qualifications
Holds a graduate degree in relevant field or has 5 or more years work experience with diverse youth
Demonstrated knowledge of Peace Studies and Conflict Analysis and Resolution theory and practice
Holds a passport, can acquire Visa (if needed) and has international travel experience
A demonstrated commitment to working for the advancement of peace building and conflict resolution
The ability to live in the moment and have a sense of humor!
Fluent or has working knowledge of a foreign language a plus
Available for 3-week period during Village
Able to plan, deliver and evaluate interactive peace studies and conflict resolution workshops
Adapts easily to new culture
Duties: Village Elders will be the primary medium of support, teaching and mentorship for the Villagers. Their main duties will be to plan, deliver, evaluate the workshops and mentor Villagers and Interns. An honorarium is offered and all meals and accommodation are included.
Intern Qualification:
Upper level undergraduate , holding a Bs. in a Social Science or related discipline or graduate students in related field (Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Peace and Justice, International Relations, Dispute Resolution, Peace Education)
Proficient in Microsoft Office or Apple I Life
Fluent or working knowledge of foreign language preferable
Ability to adapt to different cultures easily
A demonstrated commitment to Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
Available for entire perod of Village
Happy, flexible and emotionally mature and honest
Holds passport ( has travelled internationally ...preferable)
Duties: Interns will be expected to act as supplementary mentors to the Villagers and support for the Village Elders. Each intern will be assigned to a Village Elder so that the intern will in turn receive mentorship. In their support capacity they will be required to assist Village Elders with the delivery and evaluation of their program. This may include delivering workshops, coordination entertainment, and evening activities, assisting with programing or assisting with the back end duties such as the documentary or the newsletter. Other administrative duties may be also included after discussion. Internships are unpaid and a small internship fee is required for your room, board and upkeep during the Village.
Please email a Staff application to jobs@multiculturalvillage.org placing the position (Intern, Village Elder, Volunteer) you are applying for in the subject line. Downloadable applications will be available from the link below.
STAFF APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON
