Marketing and Tourism Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Lima, Peru

Start Date: January 2026

Placement Length: 5 months

Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

Cuso International is seeking a dedicated individual to take on the exciting role, focused on enhancing and promoting the services of CBC Hotels. In this volunteer position, you will also play a key role in communicating the company's corporate social responsibility initiatives, as well as fostering the integration among various levels of the organization, from CBC itself to the rural tourism agency and local communities, ensuring a successful tripartite collaboration.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Develop strategies and online channels to enhance promotion, sales, and digital payment options for CBC Hotels' services, including accommodation and rural tourism, while improving reservation capabilities.
• Ensure the CBC Hotels website and social media platforms are kept current and engaging.
• Assist in reinforcing the connection between CBC and rural communities.
• Educate rural tourism service providers on Responsible Tourism and Rural Community Tourism practices.
• Collaborate with fellow volunteers and staff during workshops and field excursions.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned based on office requirements.

Essential Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Tourism, Economics, International Development, Sustainable Community Development, or a related field.

Essential Background:

• Experience in promoting services, digital marketing, and managing hotel and travel bookings.
• A sincere appreciation and interest in Quechua culture and rural tourism communities, coupled with the flexibility to adapt to different contexts and environments, including visits to indigenous communities.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines, along with sound judgment; capable of working autonomously and as part of a team.

What's in it for YOU? A life-changing experience

Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada. 

Project:  Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE) 

Partner: Hoteles Centro Bartolomé de Las Casas

Benefits

Support Package

Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes: 

• Monthly living allowance 
• Accommodation 
• Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication) 
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs 
• Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources) 
• Ongoing local support 
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement 

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to: 

• Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel 
• Provide two professional references and one personal reference 
• Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview 
• Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure 
• Comply with anti-terrorism checks 
• Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct 

Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel. 

Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support. 

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