Become a Program Coordinator
EMBARK ON A SERVICE-BASED ADVENTURE THAT WILL build YOUR STRENGTHS AND PASSIONS, TEST YOUR DETERMINATION AND REWARD YOU WITH A VARIETY OF NEW PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS!
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For 3 to 9 months, you will experience life and work alongside other young leaders and community members.
You will be based at our site in Shandia, Ecuador, an indigenous Kichwa village outside of Tena in the Amazon rainforest where over 70% of residents are underserved. Shandia is a new site as of May, 2023 so we are seeking people who are keen to learn and grow along with our programming.
As a Program Coordinator, you will work with other on-site staff and volunteers to help direct a variety of impactful programs designed to meet the specific needs and opportunities of the community. Program Coordinators will also have the flexibility to create new programs where the community’s vision intersect with your own education, passions and interests.
This unique model creates the most impactful experience for you and the communities you’ll be serving, and is designed to fulfill our mission: To foster communities of talented young leaders to become the next generation of social change agents by engaging in collaborative, on-the-ground service with international communities in need.
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Who Can Join Us?
You!
Our Program Coordinator position is perfect for people who have a wide variety of interests and life experiences. Common life stages for the Program Coordinator position are gap year students looking to try out a few different career paths in social impact whilst also learning some Spanish and living in the Amazon Rainforest, college interns and co-ops who might be looking to dive deeply into a career path in public health or international development, career sabbaticals wanting to use their skills to support community-driven change, retirees who want to stay engaged in their career fields or learn some new skills, or anyone who has a passion to learn, grow, and collaborate.
But what makes me a good fit for Manna?
Are you excited and committed? Passionate about creating a difference in the world? Feel the push to learn from hands-on, collaborative projects? The Mannamily is a diverse group made up of engineers, teachers, healthcare professionals, international development experts, community engagement leaders, travelers, lifelong students, and friends. What are some skills or life experiences that might make you great for the role? Consider:
Do you like people?
Have you enjoyed working on a team previously?
Do you care about social justice?
Do you consider yourself flexible?
Do you want to grow and learn new things?
Do you like to learn languages especially Spanish and Kichwa?
Are you committed to being open to new experiences?
Does living in the Amazon Rainforest excite you?
Are you committed to professional and personal development?
If you answered yes to these questions, this could be a great opportunity for you! Apply now to be part of a small team of social change agents!
Current program Coordinator Openings:
early action Application Deadline for JAnuary 2024 start date: October 1, 2023
Start Date:
July 2024
3 - 9 months
Start Date:
January 2025
3 - 9 months
Fundraising Commitment:
Program Coordinators raise funds, or pay, to cover their living costs while volunteering on site. For volunteers interested in fundraising, MPI offers resources and support. The monthly fundraising amount varies depending the total time commitment (3 - 9 months) of the Program Coordinator:
Less than 6 months
$1,300 per month
6 - 9 months
$900 per month
Manna Project's Program Coordinator position is among the most affordable long-term volunteer options available.
What It Covers:
Housing, utilities, & internet
Meals
Local travel to/from programs
Airport pick-up/drop-off
Covers visa costs for participants of 4+ months
Professional Development trainings
Quarterly retreats
Operational Costs
Please note that medical insurance is not included
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Manna Project equips volunteers with leadership development skills for a variety of career fields, including medicine, international development, law, the greater non-profit sector, education and international politics.
Top 10 Reasons to Become a Program Coordinator
Application Process:
Step 1
Submit the online application and email your resume and college transcript to apply@mannaproject.org.
Step 2
You will be contacted to set up a phone interview within 1 week of the application deadline.
Step 3
You will be notified of your acceptance status within 1 week of your phone interview.
Step 4
Once accepted, you will have 2 weeks to submit your contract and a $250 deposit to secure your position.