Associate Positions
Travel the world and use your skills to make a difference in low-income indigenous communities in the Ecuadorian Andes.
Associate Positions Available
Work alongside the founder and key stakeholders to help design and implement a fundraising strategy that will have long- term success.
NGO Fundraising Specialist
Manage a volunteer programme. Coordinate and help with the cooking and chores to create a clean and welcoming space for visitors and locals to live and work.
Volunteer
Coordinator
Work alongside the founder and other key stakeholders to help design and implement a marketing strategy that will have long-term success.
Social Enterprise Marketing Specialist
Lead the building and maintenance of a thriving cultural exchange centre. Work on new building projects and help with the routine maintenance.
Building &
Maintenance Specialist
Work alongside the founder and other key stakeholders to help with daily financial and administrative tasks. Help improve procedures and processes for long- term success.
Finance & Admin Specialist
Lead the building and maintenance of the gardens and landscape around the cultural exchange centre, situated in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes.
Permaculture & Gardening Specialist
Work alongside the founder and other key stakeholders to help with daily business development tasks. Help improve procedures and processes for long- term success.
Business Development Specialist
Let us know if you have other professional skills that could help El Terreno! We look forward to hearing from you.
Have other skills you would like to share?
Where We're Making Impact
The global goals for sustainable development
Recommended by Previous Participants
"Beautiful Experience in the Ecuadorian Andes"
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As a Digital Nomad, I have worked remotely and traveled around. But I had a desire to try something different and use my professional skills to help a local organization, while also getting the opportunity to immerse myself in a local community.
El Terreno was the perfect spot for volunteering my professional skills. I enjoyed the beautiful settings of Ecuador and meeting new people from around the world who came to intern and volunteer. The team at El Terreno was great to work with and made me feel like a valuable member and contributor. They also had amazing WiFi that I was able to use to work on projects for my remote job during my free time!.
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Angela, USA (Marketing Associate)
Use your skills.
Make a Difference.
Travel the World.
Position Details
Work Days: Monday - Friday mornings
Time Commitment: Choose between two flexible options
Duration: 12-24 weeks
Remote or In-Person
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Your Options (In-Person Associates Only)
​For 20-30 hours a week (Mon-Friday), depending on the option you choose, you'll dedicate your time to El Terreno activities. This programme requires a minimum commitment of 12 weeks to ensure a meaningful impact and allow you to fully immerse yourself in the experience. We offer two flexible options to suit your availability:​
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Option 1: Work 4 hours per day (20 hours per week) with a $25 weekly contribution to help cover accommodation and utilities.
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Option 2: Work 6 hours per day (30 hours per week) with no financial contribution required.​​​​​
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​Whether you choose to work fewer hours with a small contribution or longer hours at no cost, this programme provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture, connect with a vibrant community, and contribute to meaningful socio-environmental projects in the beautiful Andes of Ecuador.
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What's Included
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Support with Travel Logistics
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Cooked Lunches Monday-Friday
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Free-Time Activity Recommendations
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Cultural Immersion in a Rural Community
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Written Personal Reference
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20mb/s fiberoptic WiFi
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Shared Dormitory Accommodation Including
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Essential amenities (bedsheets, blankets, hand soap, bottled water, and toilet paper)
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Shared bathroom and shower stalls, with hot water facilities
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Access to a communal kitchen
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Personal storage space for food items
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Dedicated hand-washing station for laundry
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Available office amenities (desks, projector, whiteboard)
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Recreational activities (hammock, ping pong table, guitar)
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