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Classification:Part time or Full-time / Unpaid but credits are available

Location:Panajachel, Guatemala

Time Commitment:July and August 2023

Start date:July 3, 2023

Reporting to the Development Manager, the Social Impact Assessment Intern will help Mercado Global reach its goal of conducting a more extensive social impact assessment in our partner communities. This role is responsible for providing updated stats to the development team. 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, past experience in conducting surveys, attention to detail, excitement for learning the ins and outs of development and a passion for our mission and work.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with:

• Conduct assessment testing with partner artisans
• Document and communicate your analyses and results to the MG Development team
• Conduct research using a range of methods (interviews, surveys, etc.)
• Travel to different communities to conduct interviews
• Participate in the development of survey questionnaires
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Key Requirements

• Currently pursuing OR recently completed a Master’s degree in educational research, assessment, statistics, psychology, sociology, political science, business, economics or a related field
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish
• Knowledge of statistics and research methodology
• Previous research experience
• Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
• Excels with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Excel
• Enthusiasm for Mercado Global's mission
• Flexibility and drive

Classification:Part time or Full-time / Unpaid but credits are available

Location:Remote, Brooklyn, NY or Panajachel, Guatemala

Time Commitment:3, 6 months or year long / 15 hours per week minimum

Start date:Flexible

Mercado Global is seeking a highly motivated Marketing and Brand Strategy 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 and Brand Strategy 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 15 hours. Start dates are flexible. Unpaid but academic credit is available if the intern is a current student.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with:

• Social Media Management: image sourcing, content creation
• Assisting with press strategy: drafting press releases, updating press lists.
• Crafting compelling copy that can be utilized across key brand tools.
• Assist with the development of sales tools, including linesheets, e-pitches, product & collection descriptions, and other collateral materials.
• Research and SWAT analysis of competitor brands.
• Assist with post campaign analysis reports.
• Recording insights and analytics and to drive and improve strategy.

Key Requirements

• Strong interest in branding, strategy, and marketing required
• Self-motivated and highly organized with great attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Polished and professional demeanor
• Proficient in MS Office, including Word and Excel
• Enthusiasm for Mercado Global's mission and products
• Working towards or College Degree in Marketing, Communications, or Public relations a plus

Classification:Part time or Full-time / Unpaid but credits are available

Location:Remote, Brooklyn, NY or Panajachel, Guatemala

Time Commitment:3, 6 months or year long / 15 hours per week minimum

Start date:Flexible

Position Overview

Mercado Global is seeking a highly motivated Sales and Marketing 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 and Sales Intern works closely with the Marketing Manager and Sales Director, assisting with developing sales tools, recording sales insights, and liaising with wholesale clients. This position can be completed from our New York or Guatemala offices or remotely.Please indicate your preferred location in your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and updating wholesale client lists including research into prospective clients.
• Assist with thorough product sales analysis through the use of data dumping and updating pivot tables.
• Assist with strategizing and managing wholesale and direct to consumer content calendars.
• Assist in the development of sales tools, including linesheets, e-pitches, product & collection descriptions, and other collateral

Key Requirements

• Strong interest in marketing, the ethical fashion industry and business required
• Self-motivated and highly organized with great attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Polished and professional demeanor
• Proficient in MS Office, including Word and Excel, including pivot tables a huge plus
• Enthusiasm for Mercado Global's mission and products
• Working towards or College degree in Marketing, Business or similar, a plus

Classification:Part time or Full-time / Unpaid but credits are available

Location:Remote, Argentina, Brooklyn or Guatemala

Time Commitment:3, 6 months or year long / 20 hours per week minimum

Start date:Flexible

Position Overview

Reporting to and working predominantly with the Graphic Designer and Site Manager, the Graphic Design Intern will support the development of sales and marketing material for key accounts such as Levi's, Free People, and Stitch Fix.

The Graphic Design 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Graphic Designer and Site Manager in maintaining brand aesthetic through design and graphics
• Support with the transition to new branding
• Update website with new graphics, products, and other content
• Assist in photography and photo editing when applicable
• Support in taking data-based decisions to improve website
• Support using different platforms: Google Analytics, Google Ads, Klaviyo, Shopify, etc.
• Work with the design team to create content for social media, newsletters, and e-commerce

Key Requirements

1. Studying or graduating with a degree in Graphic Design major is encouraged. Marketing and communications students with a compelling portfolio will be considered.
2. Excellent communication and copywriting skills
3. Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
4. Highly proficient in Indesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
5. Personal resourcefulness in learning
6. Enthusiasm for Mercado Global’s mission and products (explain in your cover letter)

Classification:Part time or Full-time / Unpaid but credits are available

Location:Remote, Argentina, Brooklyn, Guatemala

Time Commitment:3, 6 months or year long / 20 hours per week minimum

Start date:Flexible

Position Overview

The Google Analytics and Ads Grant Internship provides current and recent college graduates with the opportunity to develop key skills and gain experience in the ecommerce and fashion world while giving back. Help us expand our impact while preparing yourself for your future career.

The Intern will report to Mercado Global’s Graphic Designer and Site Manager. The internship will be focused on supporting the organization's transition to the new Google Analytics 4 (GA4) platform and setting-up best practices for the account on Google Ads Grants. The intern will support tracking the analytics and promoting conversions for ecommerce, fundraising, corporate networking, and boutique wholesale. The Intern will also assist in other marketing initiatives such as creating newsletters, website support, and social media campaigns. Through your work at Mercado Global, you will be exposed to brands like Levi's and Reformation, and retailers like Nordstrom and Holt Renfrew, amongst others. Your work will expand our current portfolio, including among our boutique partners.

This position involves collaborative work with our experienced marketing and design team, our Guatemala and U.S.-based staff, and the talented women artisans we serve in Guatemala.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Google Analytics best practices
• Create KPI reports on Google Analytics
• Implement Google Ads Grant best practices
• Create Search Ads to promote e-commerce and wholesale sales
• Create Search Ads to promote fundraising initiatives
• Create Search Ads to promote subscriptions to our newsletters
• Update website with new graphics, products, and other content

Key Qualifications

• Studying or graduated with a degree in Marketing or similar is required
• Experience working with Google Ads and Google Analytics
• Excellent communication and copywriting skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Open to learning
• Enthusiasm for Mercado Global’s mission and products
• Self-driven and proactive

Classification:Part time or Full-time / Unpaid but credits are available

Location:Remote, Brooklyn, NY or Panajachel, Guatemala

Time Commitment:3, 6 months or year long / 15 hours per week minimum

Start date:Flexible

Position Overview

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 a passion for our mission and work.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct donor research
• Assist in development and implementation of donor communications
• Help maintain donor database
• Support with data entry
• Assist with aspects of event planning and logistics
• Additional Development team responsibilities
• Convert concepts in Spanish to equivalent concepts in English and vice-versa, both verbally and in writing, correctly relaying the style and tone of the original language
• Compile information, such as technical terms used in the fashion industry, to be used in translations -Check
• translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions
• Other development and translation responsibilities as required

Key Qualifications:

• Fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish
• Demonstrated interest in non-profit development and international work
• Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and balance competing demands and priorities
• Enthusiasm for Mercado Global's mission
• Flexibility and drive

Classification:Part time or Full-time / Unpaid but credits are available

Location:Remote, Brooklyn, NY or Panajachel, Guatemala

Time Commitment:3, 6 months or year long / 15 hours per week minimum

Start date:Flexible

Position Description

Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Development, the Grants Intern supports grant writing, prospecting, and development efforts as Mercado Global continues to expand its corporate and foundation partners. The Grants Intern is responsible for supporting our institutional partnerships and meeting the organization’s annual fundraising goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research foundations and corporations whose philanthropic interests are aligned with Mercado Global’s mission
• Support the development of grant proposals, LOIs, progress and final reports, project budgets, executive summaries, and other supplemental tools and materials
• Update institutional pipelines, maintain records of submissions and correspondence, and track deadlines
• Additional Development team responsibilities

Key Requirements

1. Current or recent college graduate from an accredited four-year institution, graduate students also welcome
2. Demonstrated interest in non-profit development and international work
3. Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Knowledge of database management preferred
6. Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and balance competing demands and priorities
7. Experience using Salesforce a plus
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel
9. Enthusiasm for Mercado Global's mission
10. Flexibility and drive

Classification:Part time or Full-time / Unpaid but credits are available

Location:Panajachel, Guatemala

Time Commitment:3, 6 months or year long / 15 hours per week minimum

Start date:Flexible

Position Overview

Reporting to and working closely with the Development Associate, the Photography Intern supports content creation through storytelling, photography and filmmaking.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating audiovisual content for social media and website, aligning to Mercado Global’s message
• Photo and video editing
• Conduct interviews with artisans and office team members and make transcripts.
• Support product photography when necessary.
• Work with marketing team to support social media strategy
• Work with community development team to strategically develop content in line with marketing and fundraising goals

Key Requirements

• Verifiable studies or experience in photography/filmmaking
• Proficient in Photoshop, Lightroom or similar software
• Proficient in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, power director 365, DaVinci Resolve, or other Own equipment
• Native or Professional working proficiency in Spanish
• Lives in or is willing to relocate to Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Logistics

• Guatemala based or remote
• Full-time
• Reports to Design + PD Manager

How to Apply

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “Photography and Filmmaking Intern” in the subject line of your email.

Classification:Part-time or Full-time

Location:Remote or Panajachel, Guatemala

Time Commitment:6 months, semester, or yearlong

Start date:Flexible

Position Overview

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Product Development Intern will be based in our office in Panajachel, Guatemala, or remotely. The intern will gain valuable experience in product management, production processes, and logistics, as well as broad exposure to both the social enterprise and fashion industries. This position requires a minimum commitment of 6 months. Start dates are flexible.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist on internal communication and processes between design and production teams;
• Assist on client communication;
• Assist with preparation of price sheets;
• Client related documentations;
• Assist Product Development Manager on managing timelines and production requests;

Key Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both English and Spanish
• Current or recent college graduate from an accredited four-year institution, graduate students also welcome
• Ability to exhibit professionalism, tact, and diplomacy in a confidential environment
• Interest in MG's work
• Demonstrated interest in non-profit development and international work
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent organizational skills
• Self-motivation and drive
• Flexibility