Outward Bound Costa Rica -- Web & Data Manager

Company Name:  Outward Bound Costa Rica

Company Info

http://OutwardBoundCostaRica.org
info@OutwardBoundCR.org
800-676-2018 (Toll-Free US)

Founded in 1997, Outward Bound Costa Rica offers a range of experiential
education programs promising challenging physical activities across Costa
Rica, Nicaragua and Panama with a focus on personal development,
leadership, and cultural immersion.

Job Description/ Requirements

We are currently looking for a passionate and self-motivated
technically-focused team member to design, implement, and maintain a
student information database. The candidate will be responsible for
integrating the database with a secure, responsive, web-based user
interface where students and parents log-on to enter payment information,
medical history, and other sensitive enrollment information. The Web & Data
Manager reports directly to the Communications Director. 


Required Work Experience

. Minimum two years experience as a database developer or administrator

. Minimum one year web-based experience

. Strong demonstrated programming experience in SQL Extensive technical
knowledge and experience in database management techniques including
physical database optimization, data distribution, security, and database
performance monitoring

. Extremely detail-oriented 

. Motivated to initiate and lead projects 

. Excellent oral and written communication skills 

. Demonstrated ability to develop web applications within set brand
guidelines

. Experience with web based technologies, explicitly server database
implementation

. Experience with Salesforce a plus

. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to
support office-wide initiatives a plus, but not required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems,
related field, or equivalent work experience. 

Ideal Candidate Profile

. Cultural sensitivity 

. Willingness and ability to live and work in close quarters with a small
group of people

. Strong cross-cultural communication skills 

. Spanish language skills (conversational ability or above strongly
preferred) 

. Personal interest in the outdoors and the mission of Outward Bound 

. Ability to multi-task and stay focused despite regular interruption (i.e.
drive results)

. Sense of humor and laid-back attitude 

. Tenacity about traveling and/or finding personal connections in the
greater San Jose area despite challenges (i.e. bad weather, limited
transportation options, cultural differences, etc.) 

. Openness to collaboration and/or differing opinions Ability to manage
conflict with openness and tact 

.  At least one year living, working or studying outside of your home
country strongly preferred 

. Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment and make independent
decisions

Contract Length

Required start date is late August or early September, although an earlier
start date is preferred. Contract length is 15 months full-time (40
hours/week), with a possible extension as agreed after 12 months.
Relocation to Tres Ríos, Costa Rica is required.

Compensation Package

. Monthly stipend plus food allowance

. 30 days paid vacation

. Travel insurance coverage (WorldNomads) and preventative medical stipend

. Plane ticket to and from Costa Rica

. Private bedroom in a furnished, 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom house on our main
base (located SE of San Jose in San Ramon de Tres Rios) – all utilities
included (water, electricity, phone, cable TV, wireless internet)

. Access to Outward Bound Costa Rica courses and equipment for personal
use 

How to Apply 

Submit cover letter and resume to Allison Hodsdon
at commdirector@outwardboundcr.org. Specify “Web & Data Manager” in
the subject line. Be sure to include details on your availability, both for
interviews and ultimate start date. No phone calls please.


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