Resident Coordinator &
Program Videographer

Who We Are

Living & Learning International (L&LI) is a faith-based study abroad organization that provides academically excellent global programs where students live in community, engage the challenges of the world, and learn to respond with a Christ centered worldview. We work with 50+ institutions across the United States in semester, summer, and short-term study abroad programs. Be part of a charismatic and dedicated team of professionals committed to providing quality study away experiences to U.S. College and University students.

Position Highlights

• Enjoy a flexible work schedule and connect with travelers from around the world

• Join us in creating new opportunities; and designing creative, meaningful, and educationally focused programs. 

• Facilitate learning in a variety of settings and be a “teacher/guide”.

• Live internationally with opportunities both for program and independent travel.

• Work independently, think on your feet and express your true passion for providing experiential learning opportunities. 

• The position is full-time, in person in Quito, Ecuador

Supervise L&LI Apartments and Student Life

• Provide an example of a Christ follower to every student in the L&LI program: by behavior, actions and words

• Live in the apartment alongside students

• Maintain awareness of semester calendar & schedule, and communicate to students both in-person and via email/social media about activities and events

• Maintain attention to the property, including but not limited to paying bills, keeping receipts, reporting maintenance needs to the admin assistant, completing an apartment inventory, and maintaining overall cleanliness, health, & comfort of the apartment

• Complete check-in & check-out processes accordingly, as well as incident reports

• Act as the point person for all student questions related to health concerns, questions, and/or issues

• Maintain student health and respond to health concerns, vaccination, and clinic needs, alongside the Director of Student Life

• Budget and account for all funds given for discipleship meetings, and provide a financial report to the in-country director at the end of the month

• Attend L&LI & YW staff meetings weekly and monthly

• Stock and maintain prevention measures and supplies for potential health issues in apartments (first-aid kits)

• Complete 4-6 office hours per week through assigned department role 

Disciple Students

• Live out a dynamic and contagious walk with Jesus among LLI students.

• Be an incarnational, available and approachable example to students

• Mediate challenges and conflicts among students, in collaboration with the Director of Student Life

• Uphold and encourage students’ behavior, words & actions

• Respond directly to issues, concerns, rumors, and/or actions that violate or could lead to violation of the Living Above Reproach (LAR) contract

• Report any violations to the director of student life within 24 hours of any incident

• Be available and approachable to students

• Plan and lead bi-weekly discipleship meetings with every student living in the apartment

• Assist students in understanding the application of all they are learning

• Advocate for professors, including the Director of Education

• Budget and account for all funds given for discipleship meetings, and provide a financial report to the in-country director at the end of the month

Lead Student Activities

• Aid in the planning of activities, marketing activities, lead and/or participate in all student activities; provide educational, cultural, and social weekend and weekly activities for students, including communication.

Program Videographer Role

Position Overview

This role will involve capturing and editing high-quality video content showcasing student life, excursions, community member spotlights, and promotional videos. In addition to video production, the videographer will play a key role in creating and managing social media content, as well as delegating social media tasks to students. The position requires adaptability, technical expertise, creativity, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Filming & Editing: Capture engaging footage of students, faculty, and community members during everyday activities, excursions, and special events. Edit video content for various purposes, including student life highlights, promotional materials, and community spotlights.

• Social Media Content Creation: Create and upload social media content based on the strategy and deliverables provided at the beginning of the semester in line with the program's marketing goals to highlight student experiences, program activities, and excursions. 

• Delegation of Social Media Tasks: Work with L&LI's marketing manager to execute social media deliverables and to connect with student media creators. 

• Revisions & Feedback: Work collaboratively with the video department to incorporate feedback and make revisions to videos as necessary before publishing.

• Archiving Footage: Upload, organize, and maintain an online archive of footage to ensure easy access for future promotional materials.

• Collaboration: Coordinate with faculty, staff, and students to ensure all video and social media content supports the program’s vision, values, and goals.

• Flexibility: Adapt to changing schedules and filming environments, including excursions, while ensuring the quality and timeliness of all content.

• Camera Equipment: Own and use your personal camera equipment (DSLR or mirrorless camera) for filming.

• Training & Meetings: Attend a pre-semester videography training and virtual check-in meetings with the videography department and manager during the semester. 

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with DSLR or mirrorless cameras (Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, etc.).

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing and experience with other Adobe Creative Suite programs (e.g., Photoshop, After Effects) is a plus.

• Strong skills in social media management and content creation, including experience creating posts, videos, and graphics for platforms like Instagram.

• Experience working with video and audio, including sound design, audio mixing, color correction, and graphic work.

• Ability to delegate social media tasks to students, guide their creative process, and ensure that content aligns with the program’s voice and mission.

• Strong organizational skills for managing video footage and social media content.

• Comfortable receiving and implementing feedback to refine content and improve outcomes.

• Experience in working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Experience working in educational or faith-based settings is a plus. A personal relationship with Jesus is a must.

• A passion for storytelling and creating meaningful content that aligns with a faith-based mission.

• Ability to travel and work on excursions with students and faculty.

Compensation

• 2 Round-Trip Airline Tickets (returning back to the USA over Christmas Break)

• Housing (10 months) during Semester Programs dates, Staff Training, and Debrief

• Cell phone (10 months)

• Spanish Instruction

• Cultural Activities/Travel

• Food Allowance

• Stipend ($2,500/semester)

To Apply

This is a hybrid role that has two reporting lines—first to the Director of Student Life and second to the Marketing Manager. To apply, please complete both applications below. Candidates that are invited to interview will first meet with the Director of Student Life.