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Location: Panajachel, Guatemala
Classification: Full-time
Reports to: Director of Merchandising and Brand Strategy
Mercado Global seeks a Designer who is passionate about ethical fashion and the opportunity to help expand a cutting-edge model for fighting poverty and empowering women in rural Latin America. The ideal candidate should have experience with women’s handbags, textile design, and be an excellent trend forecaster with a strong understanding of how trends pertain to the US market. They should also have self-initiative capabilities, attention to detail, and a passion for our mission and work.
The Designer is responsible for leading the design process of all seasonal collections, as well as client custom development. The Designer is expected to create collections that align with our brand strategies and allow us to achieve our sales goals. This position reports into the Director of Merchandising & Brand Strategy and works closely with the Design Team Project Manager and Production Manager to bring all Mercado Global products to market.
This position provides ethical fashion design enthusiasts with the opportunity to work with our network of customers and clients, our talented team in Guatemala, and the Indigenous women we serve. This position is based at our field office in Panajachel, Guatemala,
Please send cover letter and resume to Fernanda Jung at jobs@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “Designer” in the subject of email.
Ubicación: Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala
Clasificación: Tiempo completo
Informa a: Directora de Mercado Global Guatemala
El Gerente de Finanzas reporta directamente a la Directora de Mercado Global Guatemala, y es responsable de velar que las actividades financieras de la Compañía, estén realizándose de conformidad y en cumplimiento con las políticas contables locales aplicables a la Compañía, cumplimiento fiscal local y con los reportes e información financiera-contable, solicitada por la Gerencia General y/o la Junta Directiva, que incluyen el análisis de los resultados mensuales, trimestrales y anuales.
Con base a lo anteriormente descrito, las responsabilidades de este puesto incluyen preparar los estados financieros de la organización, declaraciones de impuestos mensuales y anuales aplicables a la Compañía, y asegurar la integridad, exactitud y consistencia de la información contable. También el Gerente de Finanzas es responsable por la evaluación de riesgo y elaboración de estrategias financieras y fiscales, que sean de utilidad para garantizar que todas las actividades contables, cumplan con los requerimientos fiscales y legales aplicables a la Compañía.
Este puesto se desempeñará como un líder estratégico al frente del área contable y financiero. Dirige el departamento contable de Mercado Global Guatemala, y sus responsabilidades principales incluyen:
Envíe una carta de presentación, pretensión salarial y un currículum a: Lidia García a: jobs@mercadoglobal.org. Indique "Gerente de Finanzas" en la línea asunto, de su correo electrónico.
Classification: Part time or Full-time
Location: Remote, Brooklyn, NY or Panajachel, Guatemala
Position OverviewMercado Global is seeking a highly motivated Marketing and Brand Strategist intern who is eager to expand their breadth of knowledge within both the social enterprise and fashion industries. This is a unique opportunity for current and recent college graduates to gain skills and knowledge in supporting the day-to-day operations of a marketing team. The Marketing Strategist Intern works closely with the Marketing Manager, developing marketing plans, securing brand partnerships, and crafting text and collateral to tell the stories behind our products and of the women who craft them. This position can be completed from our New York or Guatemala offices or remotely. Please indicate your preferred location in your application.
This position requires a minimum commitment of 3 months and can be either full or part-time with a minimum work week of 16 hours. Start dates are flexible. Unpaid but academic credit is available if the intern is a current student.
Please send cover letter and resume to Nataly Byrne at jobs@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “Marketing and Brand Strategist Intern” in the subject line of your email.
Classification: Part time or Full-time
Location: Remote, Brooklyn, NY or Panajachel, Guatemala
Position OverviewMercado Global is seeking a highly motivated Social Media intern who is eager to expand their breadth of knowledge within both the social enterprise and fashion industries. This is a unique opportunity for current and recent college graduates to gain skills and knowledge in supporting the day-to-day operations of a marketing team, particularly with social media. The intern will work closely with the marketing manager, developing weekly social media posts, blog posts, and email communications that tell the stories behind our products and of the women who craft them. This position can be completed from our New York or Guatemala offices or remotely. Please indicate your preferred location in your application.
This position requires a minimum commitment of 3 months and can be either full/part time with a minimum work week of 16 hours. Start dates are flexible. Unpaid but academic credit is available if intern is a current student.
Please send cover letter and resume to Nataly Byrne at jobs@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “Social Media intern” in the subject line of your email.
Classification: Part time or Full-time
Location: Remote, Brooklyn, NY or Panajachel, Guatemala
Reporting to the Design + Product Development Manager, the D & PD Intern will be based in our office in Panajachel, Guatemala or remotely. The D & PD Intern will gain valuable experience in working with artisan made products, as well as broad exposure to both the social enterprise and fashion industries.
This position requires a minimum commitment of 3 months and is full time. Start dates are flexible. This is an unpaid position but academic credit is available.
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “Design & Product Development Intern” in the subject line of your email.
Classification: Part time or Full-time
Location: Remote, Brooklyn, NY or Panajachel, Guatemala
Reporting to the Production Manager, the P&O Intern will be based in our office in Panajachel, Guatemala or remotely. The Production & Operations Intern will gain valuable experience in production processes, textiles and logistics, as well as broad exposure to both the social enterprise and fashion industries.
This position requires a minimum commitment of 3 months. Start dates are flexible. This is an unpaid position but academic credit is available.
Requirements
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “Production & Operations Intern” in the subject line of your email.
**Applications without a cover letter will not be considered for this position, so let us know why you make a good fit!**
Classification: Full-time
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Time Commitment: 3-6 months, semester, or yearlong
As part of its mission to foster a sense of global responsibility among the next generation of leaders and consumers, Mercado Global accepts a limited number of students as interns out of our New York office. The internship offers the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a non-profit organization while becoming familiar with the growing ethical fashion industry.
The Operations Internship is based out of Mercado Global's office in Brooklyn and will report to the Operations Director. The intern must commit to working for a minimum of 3 months. Start dates flexible. Unpaid but academic credit is available if intern is a current student.
The Operations Intern will assist the Operations Manager in:
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “Operations Intern” in the subject line of your email.
Classification: Part time or Full-time
Location: Remote, Brooklyn, NY or Panajachel, Guatemala
Time Commitment: 3-6 months, semester, or yearlong
Reporting to the Development & Marketing Manager, the Development & Translation Intern will help Mercado Global reach its fundraising goals and marketing benchmarks. This role is responsible for providing crucial support in donor management, database management, translations, and development operations.
This candidate is enthusiastic about the opportunity to help expand a cutting-edge model for fighting poverty and empowering women in rural Latin America. They should have strong self-initiative, interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, excitement for learning the ins and outs of development and marketing, and a passion for our mission and work.
This position requires a minimum commitment of 3 months. Start dates are flexible. This is an unpaid position but academic credit is available.
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “Development & Translation Intern” in the subject line of your email.
Classification: Part time or Full-time
Location: Remote, Brooklyn, NY or Panajachel, Guatemala
Reporting to and working predominantly with the Graphic Designer and Site Manager, the Marketing and Graphics Intern will support in the development of sales and marketing material for key accounts such as Levi's, Free People, and Stitch Fix. The Marketing Intern will also assist in the development of fundraising and press material, as well as contribute ideas/design brand specific content to develop social media strategies across the organization. This internship provides current and recent college graduates with the opportunity to develop key skills and experience in the fashion world while also directly helping artisans in Guatemala develop income opportunities. This position involves collaborative work with our experienced production and design team, our Guatemala and U.S. based staff, and the talented women artisans we serve in Guatemala.
Please send portfolio, cover letter and resume to Marcos Peñéñory at jobs@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “Marketing and Graphics Intern” in the subject line of your email.
Classification: Part time or Full-time
Location: Remote, Brooklyn, NY or Panajachel, Guatemala
Time Commitment: 3-6 months, semester, or yearlonga
Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Development & Communications, the Grants Intern supports grant writing, prospecting, and development efforts as Mercado Global continues to expand our corporate and foundation partners. The Grants Intern is responsible for supporting our institutional partnerships and meeting the organization’s annual fundraising goals.
This position requires a minimum commitment of 3 months. Start dates are flexible. This is an unpaid position but academic credit is available.
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “Grants Intern” in the subject line of your email.
Throughout the year, Mercado Global accepts a limited number of interns at both our Brooklyn and Guatemala offices. These placements provide an opportunity for interns to explore the internal operations of an innovative international nonprofit organization and social business. College students, recent college graduates, and graduate students who are able to commit to a minimum of a 3-month placement are encouraged to apply for an internship with Mercado Global.
To become an intern, or for more information, please contact jobs@mercadoglobal.org.
