Argentina: Webmaster

Opportunities

A webmaster is needed to design and maintain a website for the Argentina Field.

Qualifications

Applicants must know how to set up a webpage and upload items and should be knowledgeable of legal requirements associated with the web.

Language Requirement

A full-time webmaster must be able to speak Spanish; language school opportunities will be determined by the field. A short-term volunteer should have some ability in Spanish but doesn’t need to be fluent. A volunteer will have the opportunity to study Spanish on the field.

Length of Service

• Short-term: four months or longer
• Long-term: two or more years

Ministry Description

WGM believes there is a place for everyone in missions. Support ministries offer a way for people to find their niche in missions by using their God-given talents and abilities to work hand-in-hand with other missionaries and national Christians. Support ministry positions include accountants, treasurers, mechanics, computer technicians, work team coordinators, maintenance workers, guesthouse hosts, etc. These support roles complement the other ministries on the field.

Quick Facts

• Statistically, 92 percent of Argentines are Roman Catholic, but less than 20 percent practice their faith. In addition, 2 percent of Argentines are Protestant, 2 percent are Jewish, and 4 percent practice other religions.

• Argentines are known for their nocturnal lifestyle of eating late and enjoying the late evening hours. Normal dinnertime in Argentina is between 9 p.m. and midnight.

• Argentines are considered quite sociable and outgoing, and they view themselves this way too. A cultural survey found that the most important spare time activity for almost 80 percent of Argentines is visiting friends and family.