Work experience at Patagonia Expedition Race

  Chile

• All Other Areas in Chile: 
Punta Arenas

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: year-round placing

Description: Working in Marketing, PR & Event-Management at Nomadas Outdoor Services you will be involved in the following:

- International business strategy
- International branding strategy and development
- Concept, planning and realization of cross-media communication strategy and activities
- Independent guidance of projects, especially in event organization

This may translate into the following more specific tasks:

- Drafting international business planes for new projects
- Drafting international marketing and media plans
- Elaboration of advertising materials and merchandising articles
- Acquisition and negotiation of international TV coverage
- Acquisition of international journalists attending the event
- Managing international press/team inquiries
- Drafting press releases, press-kits & articles, as well as coordinating international distribution
- Handling sponsors, press and participating teams on location during the race

Highlights: Nomadas Outdoor Services was founded in 2002 in the course of the organization of the first Patagonia Expedition Race®, the most southern adventure race on earth. Based on the acquisition of unique know-how off-the-beaten-track and the established network, Nomadas today offers a variety of products and services related to its exceptional location in Patagonia:

1.) Patagonia Expedition Events: Multi-sports events including six editions of the most southern and wildest adventure race on earth: PATAGONIA EXPEDITION RACE®

2.) Patagonia Expedition Consulting: Elaboration of academic studies on socio-ecologic topics, for example, the analysis and resource planning for the park Karukinka in Tierra del Fuego for the Wildlife Conservation Society; and studies about the beaver-menace in Patagonia for the Chilean Ministry of Agriculture

3.) Patagonia Expedition Travel: Exclusive on demand tours for VIP tourists (E.g.: Henry Paulson - current financial minister of the US)

4.) Patagonia Expedition Logistical Support: Support of touristy and scientific expeditions, including planning, consulting and escorting, equipment rental and geographical solutions (for clients such as National Geographic Television)

5.) Patagonia Expedition Shop: Sales and rental of technical equipment and content design of maps and merchandising

6.) Patagonia Expedition School: Courses in kayaking, mountaineering, ice climbing, skiing, fishing, photography, outdoor survival, orientation and "Leave No Trace" for beginners and professionals

At present, most of Nomadas' energy is focused on the Nómadas Outdoor Events and Nómadas Outdoor Consulting. The remaining products and services are complementary and in their early stages.

Nomadas Outdoor Services is located in Punta Arenas and consists of a core team of seven employees; although during the peak months of the high season, our staff rises to up to fifty organizational members. Nomadas Outdoor Services strives for growth; hence if you would like to join our team for the experience of a lifetime, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us!

Qualifications: The candidate should have the following professional skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in the native language
- Intermediate oral and written skills of Spanish
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet)

The applicant should have the following social and personal skills:
- Affinity towards sports, nature and adventure
- Outgoing, friendly and helpful attitude towards colleagues and clients
- High degree of self-initiative and creativity
- Work independently and be committed to excellent quality of work
- Be result-oriented

Cost in US$: 0

Experience Required: yes

Typical Volunteer: a flexible person with a positive and creative problem-solving approach

Age Range: 18-99

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 5-50

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network

Nomadas Outdoor Services / Patagonia Expedition Race's Mission Statement: Having witnessed the devastation of wide areas of the forests in Southern Patagonia, one of Nómadas Outdoor Services main motivations in developing the PATAGONIA EXPEDITION RACE® has been to make people aware of the need to protect the environment in these isolated corners of the planet. We want to show the world that Southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego possess virgin territories of stunning scenic beauty and a great diversity of native species that must be protected. PATAGONIA EXPEDITION RACE® is an important step in our quest to support the development of sustainable eco tourism in the region. All of our services, in particular the Nómadas Outdoor School, are designed to educate our clients about the uniqueness of this marvelous place and the necessity to preserve it.

Year Founded: 2002