If you want to develop your professional fundraising skills while benefitting low-income rural communities in Ecuador, this internship is for you. You will be an integral part in developing El Terreno's community and environmental initiatives. Work alongside the founder and other key stakeholders to help design and implement the fundraising strategy that will ensure its long- term success. You will get hands-on experience and be able to create and implement your own ideas.
THE REGION
El Terreno is on a hillside in the little-known province of Bolívar,
just outside of the quaint colonial town of Guaranda in central Ecuador.
It's nestled in a valley surrounded by traditional farmland and
indigenous communities, with a spectacular view of the majestic
Chimborazo Volcano (the point on earth closest to the sun!)
40% of the population around Guaranda live in poverty, yet it has enormous human and cultural capital, presenting a fantastic opportunity for sustainable development if unlocked. With the current systems and structures, however, the likelihood of this happening is remote. At El Terreno, we believe that cultural exchange has the potential to create a more prosperous, sustainable and meaningful world, which is why we're building a center for social innovation in one of the most unlikely places.
The organization is in its early stages, and as with anything innovative and a multi-cultural context, it provides novel challenges that require creative solutions. We're looking for a talented, committed and forward-thinking intern to join the team, either from home or here in the beatuful Ecuadorian Andes. Your efforts will be reflected in the success of an ambitious project that brings together local indigenous communities, NGOs, international volunteers, educational institutions and tourists from around the world.
ACTIVITIES
- Learn about our vision, models & strategy
- Work alongside the core team & stakeholders to design a fundraising strategy
- Create fundraising infrastructure to deliver your strategy
- Build relationships with potential donors in corporate, individual and grant-writing
- Work to implement the strategy, with ongoing support from the core team
- Evaluate your success and add your valuable experience to your resume
EL TERRENO: CULTURAL EXCHANGE CENTRE
As a centre of cultural exchange and social innovation, we bring together local Ecuadorians and others from around the world through sustainable tourism, culture, education and ecology – to create a more meaningful, sustainable and prosperous world.
We’re in the early stages - starting in July 2021 - but we have big ambitions! We aspire to regenerate local ecosystems, build pride in indigenous culture, provide dignified employment opportunities, offer a wide variety of unique eco & community tourism experiences, and ensure volunteers like you learn new skills, meet extraordinary people and leave with unforgettable memories.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
My name is Joshua; I’m 36 and from the UK. I first came as a backpacker to Ecuador in 2013 and fell in love with the place - the people, the culture, the biodiversity and of course, with my Ecuadorian partner, Karina. In 2017, I returned on a one-way ticket and after time spending 3 years searching the country looking for land, we found the perfect spot to begin building a vision we had been nurturing for many years. We are also expecting our first child un June 2022! More recently, we've been building a team of locals and international volunteers & interns to help our programme grow and thrive.
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