Description:

Position:

Marketing and Communications Intern

Location: 

Flexible — Kenya or US

Description:

Zawadisha seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist marketing and communications efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing while working for an innovative nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain Zawadisha’s social media presence, including daily monitoring, posting, scheduling and reporting updates across platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, and Tumblr)
• Assist in planning, writing and managing e-blasts and e-newsletters
• Draft, distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories
• Assist in designing flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material
• Create comprehensive database of targeted businesses and community organizations
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, and tools for marketing and communications
• Prepare weekly reports and maintain regular contact with supervisor

Qualifications:

• Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
• Completed or working toward a college degree (junior level and up), preferably
• in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, Advertising or Public
• Relations)
• Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications a plus
• Understanding of the basic principles of public relations and/or marketing
• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop highly desired.
• Knowledge of graphic design a plus
• Posses excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community
• contacts
• Ability to work well independently, and within a team
• Commitment to cultural sensitivity and respect for differences
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the
• organization’s mission

Start Date:

Position open until filled, requires 3 – 6 month commitment

Hours:

12 – 20 hours/week

Compensation:

This is an unpaid internship