NEW Mastate Charitable Foundation Internship Opportunity

(posted March 11, 2009)

We are elated to announce a new, dynamic and exciting internship opportunity for a motivated, hard-working, organized, patient, bilingual Spanish/English speaker with building experience who is interested in natural design, green construction and community development in rural Latin America (specifically Costa Rica).

The Mastate Charitable Foundation (MCF), a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and based in Seattle, WA, works to advance benevolent, educational and scientific efforts in and around the small community of Mastatal and La Cangreja National Park, Costa Rica. They are offering a 6-month to 1-year internship to one fortunate individual willing and able to coordinate the construction of a Community Learning and Sharing Center (CLSC) in the middle of the small community of Mastatal. The position offers a monthly stipend of $100, includes all food and lodging, and provides an amazing opportunity to work in an incredible environment doing influential, empowering work. For more information about MCF, please see their website at (http://www.mastate-foundation.org).

The CLSC will be a library, an artisan and visitor’s center, a gathering place and a focal point in the community. It will serve as the heart of the town and will be constructed by local hands with native materials and resident knowledge. It will be a place to learn, conduct business, read, rest and tell stories and a space for sharing and creating. The CLSC will be inclusive by nature, and from the initial planning to the final construction and operation, Mastataleños will be participating in their future.

As the intern overseeing this project, we will expect you to be the liaison between the community, the local government and MCF; the project manager supervising the construction of the building; the budget director managing the project’s finances; and more. Rancho Mastatal will provide you with all of your delicious meals and a comfortable bed and living situation. MCF will cover all of your project related expenses. You will have complete access to Rancho Mastatal’s extensive library and facilities. MCF expects you to work a 40-hour week. We are currently seeking a qualified and motivated individual to direct this amazing project starting as soon as possible. To apply, please go to (intern application link) and fill out an application. Please specify that you are interested in the MCF CLSC internship. Feel free to correspond with us directly as well at info@ranchomastatal.com.