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Film Internship at an Eco Resort in Bangladesh

Posted by on April 3rd, 2012

Title: Film Intern

Number of Open Positions: 1

Location: Jessore, Bangladesh

Duration: 8 weeks

Salary: 15,000 Tk/ month (room, board, and transportation within Bangladesh are provided; students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Bangladesh)

Job Description:
Panigram Resort will be a socially and environmentally responsible spa resort located in southern Bangladesh. We are developing a luxury boutique resort with a spa and wellness center that protects the natural and cultural heritage of Bangladesh, provides authentic and distinctive travel experiences to discerning travelers, promotes sustainable development, and improves the quality of life in the host community. The film intern will be responsible for filming the construction of Panigram and creating small, weekly “webisodes” (up to 10 min) that will be posted on YouTube and our website. Footage may also eventually be used to create a documentary about the building of Panigram Resort.  Interns also act as ambassadors for Panigram Resort in our host community and are expected to participate in other activities with the villagers such as Friday English lessons with children and movie night.

Panigram Resort is still under construction, so the interns will be staying in apartments in Jessore City, which is about an hour’s drive from the project site. The accommodation is very basic (no air conditioning, basic furnishings and bathrooms, etc.), but it is a fun environment as all of the interns stay together.

Interns are given some basic Bangla lessons when they arrive so that they can communicate with the villagers. The Bangladeshi people are very warm and hospitable and our past interns have formed some strong bonds with the community.

For logistic reasons, we require all of the interns to arrive on June 1 and complete the full 8 week internship ending on July 30; please only apply if you are able to attend on these dates.

Qualifications:
•    Film major
•    Experience with filming and digital film editing
•    Has completed at least their sophomore year
•    Independent worker
•    Comfortable working in foreign cultures

To Apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the internship to hr@panigram.com with the subject “Film Internship” by March 20, 2012. (Applications without cover letters will not be accepted.)

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Entrepreneurship Internship at an Eco Resort in Bangladesh

Posted by on April 3rd, 2012

Title: Entrepreneurship Intern

Number of Open Positions: 1

Location: Jessore, Bangladesh

Duration: 8 weeks

Salary: 15,000 Tk/ month (room, board, and transportation within Bangladesh are provided; students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Bangladesh)

Job Description:
Panigram Resort will be a socially and environmentally responsible spa resort located in southern Bangladesh. We are developing a luxury boutique resort with a spa and wellness center that protects the natural and cultural heritage of Bangladesh, provides authentic and distinctive travel experiences to discerning travelers, promotes sustainable development, and improves the quality of life in the host community.

As part of our socially responsible initiatives we are helping some of the local entrepreneurs develop small businesses that will cater to the incoming resort industry (i.e. coconut stand by the side of the river, handicraft village, etc.) The local government has given Panigram Resort some land next to a small lake that is currently inhabited by disadvantaged women to use to develop a handicraft village. The entrepreneurship intern will work with Panigram, the government, craftsmen, local entrepreneurs, and the women to design business plans and products for the handicraft village, help them apply for microfinance loans, and, where applicable, will work with the architecture intern to design appropriate buildings for their businesses.  Interns also act as ambassadors for Panigram Resort in our host community and are expected to participate in other activities with the villagers such as Friday English lessons with children and movie night.

Panigram Resort is still under construction, so the interns will be staying in apartments in Jessore City, which is about an hour’s drive from the project site. The accommodation is very basic (no air conditioning, basic furnishings and bathrooms, etc.), but it is a fun environment as all of the interns stay together.

Interns are given some basic Bangla lessons when they arrive so that they can communicate with the villagers. The Bangladeshi people are very warm and hospitable and our past interns have formed some strong bonds with the community.

For logistic reasons, we require all of the interns to arrive on June 1 and complete the full 8 week internship ending on July 30; please only apply if you are able to attend on these dates.

Qualifications:
•    Has completed at least their sophomore year
•    Independent worker
•    Comfortable working in foreign cultures

To Apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the internship to hr@panigram.com with the subject “Entrepreneurship Internship” by April 20, 2012. (Applications without cover letters will not be accepted.)

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Architecture Internship at an Eco Resort in Bangladesh

Posted by on April 3rd, 2012

Title: Architecture Intern

Number of Open Positions: 1

Location: Jessore, Bangladesh

Duration: 8 weeks

Salary: 15,000 Tk/ month (room, board, and transportation within Bangladesh are provided; students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Bangladesh)

Job Description:
Panigram Resort will be a socially and environmentally responsible spa resort located in southern Bangladesh. We are developing a luxury boutique resort with a spa and wellness center that protects the natural and cultural heritage of Bangladesh, provides authentic and distinctive travel experiences to discerning travelers, promotes sustainable development, and improves the quality of life in the host community. As part of our socially responsible initiatives we are helping some of the local entrepreneurs develop small businesses that will cater to the incoming resort industry (i.e. coconut stand by the side of the river, handicraft village, etc.) The local government has given Panigram Resort some land next to a small lake that is currently inhabited by disadvantaged women to use to develop a handicraft village. The architecture intern will work with the entrepreneur intern to design buildings for the handicraft village that are beautiful,  affordable, and fit in with the local vernacular (mud and bamboo huts with thatched roofs).  Interns also act as ambassadors for Panigram Resort in our host community and are expected to participate in other activities with the villagers such as Friday English lessons with children and movie night.

Panigram Resort is still under construction, so the interns will be staying in apartments in Jessore City, which is about an hour’s drive from the project site. The accommodation is very basic (no air conditioning, basic furnishings and bathrooms, etc.), but it is a fun environment as all of the interns stay together.

Interns are given some basic Bangla lessons when they arrive so that they can communicate with the villagers. The Bangladeshi people are very warm and hospitable and our past interns have formed some strong bonds with the community.

For logistic reasons, we require all of the interns to arrive on June 1 and complete the full 8 week internship ending on July 30; please only apply if you are able to attend on these dates.

Qualifications:
•    Architecture major at an accredited design school
•    Has completed at least their sophomore year
•    Independent worker
•    Comfortable working in foreign cultures

To Apply:
Please send your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the internship to hr@panigram.com with the subject “Architecture Internship” by April 30, 2012. (Applications without cover letters will not be accepted.)

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Hotel Intern from Germany Arrives!

Posted by on March 6th, 2012

Isabel Kasprowiak is a passionate, hard-working hotel student from Germany. She will spend three months in Bangladesh helping us craft an HR policy that aligns with our mission of responsible hospitality.

Isabel Kasprowiak

Isabel Kasprowiak

I am sitting in my Jessore-based office wearing a wonderful pink shalwar kameez (local dress) surrounded by my lovely colleagues who are chatting and laughing. I My name is Isabel Kasprowiak and I am German-Filipino; I was born and raised in Germany. Travelling, experiencing foreign countries, and visiting my Asian relatives has characterized my entire life.

I am a senior in the Saxion Hospitality Business School in Deventer, Netherlands. My study exchange year in Barcelona and my experience working in Bangkok, Ireland, and Spain have instilled in me a diverse understanding of different cultures and people. During my studies I recognized that sustainability is the future of a new, fresh, and innovative hospitality industry. Consequently, the internship with Panigram seemed like a unique opportunity for challenging myself and broadening my horizon. Currently I am working on a sustainable HR strategy for Panigram, and I am actively involved in the recruitment and training process of its staff. The HR strategy will represent Panigram’s mission of being not only environmental, but also socially responsible, consequently we are trying to include as many local staff as possible.

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Construction Work Begins!

Posted by on December 23rd, 2011

This is the site of our first bungalow – the “Jackfruit Bungalow” (so named because of its location in our jackfruit grove.) The tree in the middle (not a jackfruit) will unfortunately need to be removed, but we are shifting the bungalow a bit to try to save the nice jackfruit tree at the back. Stay tuned for more construction updates!

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Spa Manager

Posted by on December 12th, 2011

Panigram is engaging in the search of an exceptional individual prepared to join the executive team as Spa Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the opening and management of the Panigram spa with essential functions including and not limited to:

  • Develop the Panigram Spa Manual corresponding to the Panigram spa menu and treatment protocols
  • Oversee the recruitment, induction, training development, appraisal and discipline of all spa colleagues
  • Ensure that the Spa operations meet with the standards described in the Spa Manual.
  • Ensure that the spa operation comply with all of the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Maximize customer satisfaction with unique hospitality and services
  • Assure financial and business performance of the Spa
  • Develop and execute the spa marketing plan

Applicants shall have the following experience, qualifications and skills:

  • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the Hotel or related Industry
  • Minimum 3 years as therapists
  • Minimum 2 years in management role
  • Relevant therapy qualifications (anatomy and physiology, a minimum of three international therapies including Ayurveda spa therapy)
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Second language preferred
  • Able to perform treatment, train therapists, conduct yoga or Tai Chi class as require
  • Excellent negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Fully computer literate
  • Budgetary and financial analysis capabilities are a must

Should you be interested in applying for this position, we invite you to send us (at hr@panigram.com) your resume along with a letter of motivation telling us why you believe your recruitment would contribute to the rapid positioning of Panigram as one of the most renowned spas in the world. Make sure to emphasize how, as a proven industry expert, you have provided a true competitive advantage to the properties you have worked for. The cover letter is as important as your resume, so please take care in writing it and make sure all documents you submit have been proofread. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.

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Service Manager (On-Site Engineer)

Posted by on October 5th, 2011

Number of Open Positions: 1

Location: Jessore

Responsibilities

  • Interpretation of consultant’s drawings for the contractors
  • Supervising electrical, mechanical, and plumbing contractors on site
  • Coordinating with the procurement and the stores
  • Coordination with the consultants through the on-site design manager for clarifications, site-based revisions, sample approval, and change requests
  • Quantity calculations for procurement purposes
  • Measuring and verifying the contractor’s billable quantities and maintaining the measurement book
  • Provide all on-site change information to the design manager for as-built records
  • Acquire and collect all operations and equipment manuals to turn over to the operations/ maintenance team
  • Scheduling of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical installations
  • Coordinate the timing and installation of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems with the other supervisors

Qualifications

  • At least a 3 year diploma in electrical engineering
  • Experience in a similar supervisory  role in at least two major projects with similar technical complexity (preferably hotels, hospitals, or airports)
  • Competent in English
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and accounting software is desirable
  • Familiar with industry standards for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical services

This “hands on” position will be located in Jessore. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Application Information:
Should you be interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter telling us how your previous work experiences make you the ideal candidate for this position (give specific examples) to hr@panigram.com. The cover letter is as important as your resume, so please take care in writing it and make sure all documents you submit have been proofread. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.

Questions can be directed to: hr@panigram.com.

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