Applications for June/July 2012 programs are now open.
Youth Challenge Australia are looking for dynamic leaders and educators, with knowledge of youth work and development, to fill the role of Field Staff. There are positions available for projects in developing communities in Costa Rica, Guyana, Mexico and Vanuatu. Working closely with a team of international staff and volunteers, Field Staff manage the preparation, coordination and facilitation of 5 to 10 week community development projects. Group sizes can vary, however there will be no more than 7 volunteers per Field Staff member.
Field Staff have the opportunity to build experience and skills in:
Leadership;
Youth work;
Report writing and financial management;
Project management;
Logistics;
Mediation and conflict resolution; and
Cross cultural communication.
Prior to the project, our Field Staff undergo training with the Australian staff, as well as 2-10 days orientation in-country. This training is focused on providing you with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare you for the community project.
HOW TO APPLY
Please find below the Field Staff Position Description which will provide you with more specific information regarding the Field Staff roles and responsibilities:
To apply for a position, you can submit an online application form by clicking the 'Apply Here' button located under the menu bar on the left. Please be sure to select the correct application form from the drop down box.
PROGRAM DATES
Project Country
Field Staff Dates
Project Length (wks)
Vanuatu
15 Jun 2012 - 8 Aug 2012
8
Costa Rica
20 Jun 2012 - 20 Feb 2012
9
Mexico
21 Jun 2012 - 8 Jan 2012
7
Please note: Field Staff dates are still to be confirmed and are subject to change up to 1 week either side of the dates prescribed.
If you have any questions regarding the role or application process, please contact:
"The role of field staff was exciting, stimulating, invigorating, exhausting, unceasing, demanding, satisfying and, of course, challenging! Thanks for providing the organisation and support that took me there." — Chris Cordoni, Field Staff, Guyana
"From this project I got a new understanding of life. I have grown as a person and learnt so much; especially with regard to my priorities." — Jeanene Booth, Field Staff, Vanuatu
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