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Ubicación:Panajachel, Sololá
Clasificación:Tiempo completo
Reporta a:Directora de Operaciones
Este puesto es responsable de administrar y hacer crecer las alianzas estratégicas de Mercado Global a medida que expandimos nuestro modelo a otras regiones de Centroamérica y México. En particular, esta función administrará nuestra asociación con una organización sin fines de lucro en Honduras con la que estamos ampliando nuestra programación para incluir una cooperativa de tejidos a la que sirven. Este rol también administrará nuestras asociaciones estratégicas con otras entidades sin fines de lucro, con fines de lucro y gubernamentales, según sea necesario, con miras a ayudarnos a aumentar la cantidad de grupos de mujeres artesanas a las que servimos.
Esta función trabajará en estrecha colaboración con nuestra Directora de Operaciones para expandir nuestra programación y establecer objetivos claros y puntos de referencia en torno a esa expansión. El puesto requerirá la colaboración de los líderes de nuestros departamentos de Producción, Programas y Diseño de Producto. El puesto también requerirá algunos viajes internacionales.
La función también ayudará a la Directora de Operaciones en la implementación de funciones clave de Recursos Humanos, incluida la contratación de personal, las iniciativas de formación de equipos y el seguimiento del apoyo al desarrollo profesional para el equipo en general.
Interesadas enviar su hoja de vida y carta de interés, al correo electrónico jobs@mercadoglobal.org con copia a lidia@mercadoglobal.org. Colocando en Asunto: Gerente de Alianzas Estratégicas. Se considerarán únicamente expedientes que llenen el perfil del puesto.
Ubicación:Panajachel, Sololá
Clasificación:Tiempo completo
Reporta a:Directora de Operaciones
Este puesto reporta a la Directora de Operaciones en Guatemala y es responsable por la gerencia y liderazgo del Departamento de Producción, incluso de asegurar que el departamento cumple sus metas financieras y de impacto social.
La Gerente de Producción colabora estrechamente con las gerentes de los departamentos de Desarrollo Comunitario, Diseño, y Contabilidad para lograr las metas financieras y de impacto social de la organización. Este puesto también colaborara con el equipo de logística de Mercado Global en los EEUU sobre los envíos mensuales, estatus de los pedidos, y avance contra metas de margen de ventas, capacidad de producción, y capacidad técnica de las artesanas afiliadas.
Este puesto supervisa la Coordinadora de Producción Comunitaria, quien coordina con grupos de artesanas afiliadas en el tejido de telas y confección de piezas finales en las comunidades, a la Coordinadora de la Sala de Producción, quien supervisa el corte de materiales y empaque de los productos, también colabora con la Coordinadora de inventario, quien realiza compra de materiales.
Buscamos una líder en Producción y Logística capaz de aprovechar del crecimiento en ventas que hemos tenido para ayudar a las artesanas del altiplano de Guatemala a lograr otro nivel de ingresos a través del mercado internacional. La candidato ideal tendrá experiencia en producción y logística y una capacidad de colaborar con otras líderes en la organización, consultantes exteriores y con las mismas artesanas para implementar mejores prácticas de logística, sistematizar nuestros sistemas de producción y exportación, y aumentar la capacidad de las artesanas de acceso el mercado internacional para mejorar margen de ventas y aumentar capacidad de producción. Buscamos una profesional que comparte la misión y valores de la organización, y que esta entusiasmada para ayudarnos a desarrolla esta empresa social impactante e inovante.
La Gerente de Producción es la líder estratégica del Departamento de Producción. Sus responsables principales incluyen:
Interesadas enviar su hoja de vida y carta de interés, al correo electrónico jobs@mercadoglobal.org con copia lidia@mercadoglobal.org. Colocando en Asunto: Gerente de Producción. Se considerarán únicamente expedientes que llenen el perfil del puesto.
Location:Remote or Panajachel, Guatemala
Classification:Part-time or Full-time, 6 months minimum
Start date:Flexible
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Sales & Marketing Fellow will be based in our office in Panajachel, Guatemala, or remotely. The fellow will gain valuable experience in sales and marketing, production processes, and logistics, as well as broad exposure to both the social enterprise and fashion industries. This position will also have direct interaction with Mercado Global’s Sales Director and Operations Director, providing this role with valuable learning opportunities.
Please send cover letter and resume at jobs@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “Sales & Marketing Fellow” in the subject of email.
To apply to any of our internship opportunities, please send your resume, cover letter and portfolio (when applicable) to Nataly Byrne atinternships@mercadoglobal.org. Subject of the email should be the title of the internship you are applying for.
Please note: if your resume, cover letter or portfolio (when applicable) is missing, your application will not be considered.
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
Position OverviewReporting 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.
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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 OverviewMercado 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.
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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 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Reporting to and working closely with the Development Associate, the Photography Intern supports content creation through storytelling, photography and filmmaking.
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
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.
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 contactinternships@mercadoglobal.org.