Looking for a Communications Intern who loves to communicate!

​We’re looking for help with marketing, writing, social media and public relations, production and web management.  This is a great opportunity to grow your portfolio and learn about community development in Uganda.

Job description:

• Implement integrated communication plan for our various programs using different media channels such as advertising, newsletters, social media, email, website content, media and public relations.
• Ensure the consistency of brand standards, messaging, mission, vision, and values with all audiences and communities
• Develop and manage the organization’s social media strategy and content.
• Maintain the GlobalVillageConnect.org website on an on-going basis and develop content to support all other media strategies
• Manage and coordinate marketing and promotion for organization events.
• Coordinate media outreach and coverage with media releases, TV/radio interviews, feature stories, and other public relations activities.
• Manage photography and videography needs for/of events, activities, and general awareness for use in publications and media, and ensure proper releases are signed and filed.
• Maintain organization’s graphics and photo files.
• Support the achievement of revenue and program participation goals.

Qualifications and experience:

• A Bachelor’s or Associate degree in communications, marketing or a closely related field, either earned or in progress.  Equivalent combination of education and experience also considered.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, experience writing for websites, newsletters, marketing literature, social media, and public relations materials.
• Must be an excellent written and oral communicator.
• Basic experience with communication production, such as design and layout, website content management, video and audio production techniques and strategies, social media management and distribution, mobile technologies, and e-learning tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite software and WordPress web content management system, a plus
• An eagerness to learn new technologies and build a portfolio of successful print and digital marketing pieces.
• Strong planning, organization and implementation skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• A self-starter with a proactive approach to assignments, one with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, solve problems with limited supervision, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Hours:
15 – 20 hrs/month

Compensation:
$15/mo or other based on experience

How to apply:
​Send resumé and a writing sample or link to your sample work to: [email protected]