Global Exchange is seeking a full-time coordinator for our International
Peace Center in Chiapas, Mexico. Please circulate and post this
announcement to appropriate lists and individuals.
Thank you very much.
Global Exchange Mexico Program
GLOBAL EXCHANGE SEEKS MAIN COORDINATOR FOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN CHIAPAS
BACKGROUND:
Global Exchange's Mexico Program seeks to support Mexico's democratic
movement by educating the US public about the realities of Mexico and the
need for changes in US policy as well as by providing direct support to
local efforts at peacemaking and democratic change in Mexico. At the
invitation of Bishop Samuel Ruiz and the Fray Bartolome Human Rights Center,
we established a permanent volunteer presence in Chiapas by opening a Peace
Center in San Cristobal de las Casas in February 1995. Volunteers, working
through the center, have played an important role in observing and reporting
on human rights abuses, supporting local non- governmental organizations
(NGOs), and serving in Civilian Peace Camps located in indigenous villages
in areas of Chiapas occupied by the Mexican Army. The Peace Center also
serves as a base for monthly human rights delegations from the U.S. These
delegations play the dual roles of supporting the work of Mexican activists
and educating a core of U.S. citizens who can help to make change in this
country upon their return.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are currently seeking a main coordinator for our volunteer program. This
person will be based in the Global Exchange Peace House in San Cristobal and
will be responsible for the overall administration of the volunteer program
and Peace House activities. The coordinator will work with the volunteer
team to develop and carry out the goals of the Peace Center and the Mexico
Program and to facilitate group thought, decision- making, goal-setting, and
evaluation.
Other responsibilites include:
% helping to develop a training and orientation process for new volunteers
giving guidance, enrichment, and support to volunteers
% serving as the principal contact person between Global Exchage and NGOs in
Chiapas to stay abreast of the needs of local organizations
% facilitation of placement of long-term volunteers with these NGOs
% staying abreast of the political situation in Chiapas and appropriate
responses to these developments
% being in charge of finances, budgets, and general office management for
the house and the program
% serving as the principal contact between the Peace House and the San
Francisco office
% coordinating with the Global Exchange Chiapas Delegation Director
% development of the Resource Center at the Peace House
% responsible for evaluation of program activities, goals, needs, and
general program development.
Applicants must be fluent in Spanish, have in-depth experience living in
developing countries, have demonstrated leadership in group facilitation and
program development, and be committed to developing community and working
for social justice. Applicants will preferably have experience in conflict
resolution or civil resistance, living with the challenges of low-intensity
warfare conditions and be sensitive to complex political and cultural
conditions. The coordinator will receive a small stipend and housing at the
Peace Center.
Please send resume, cover letter, and three letters of reference to Mexico
Program Attn: Ted Lewis and Wendy Phillips Global Exchange 2017 Mission St.
#303 San Francisco, CA 94110