Communications and Marketing Intern Into Your Hands Africa (CU PIIE)
This internship is part of the CU Public Interest Internship Experience (PIIE). Please visit our website for qualifications, descriptions, and information on how to apply to this and other internships.
Position Title:
Communications and Marketing Intern
Host Organization:
Into Your Hands Africa
Description
Calling all storytellers! We need you. Into Your Hands Africa is a small international nonprofit organization in Uganda and while we do amazing work, we're not so great at telling people about it. That's why we need you. We're looking for an individual(s) that can help us update content on our website, create messaging around our recent shift in programming, and create stories for share with our donors and grant partners. Beyond content creation, we are looking for support in creating an effective marketing strategy that not only helps build our brand but also invites people into this important work through outreach.
Major Responsibilities include:
•Serves as supporting copywriter and lead editor. Helps to determine layout of materials including brochures, flyers, annual reports, presentations, web pages and email-based communications
•Research new opportunities for media coverage, online networking and strategic partnership
•Creates a communication plan and awareness dashboard around outreach activities and events
•Design case studies to be used as collateral
•Research and seek opportunities for corporate engagement and sponsorship
•Works with vendors to coordinate and manage the production of brochures and materials for program projects and special events
•Creates a multi-year strategy for IYHA’s social media presence. Expands the organization’s reach on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Manages everything from the creation of content to planning strategies and schedules.
•Creates and updates the organization’s blog posts.
•Assist Executive Director with general International NPO administrative tasks.
Qualifications:
•Experience in creating content and updates on WordPress and Canva preferred
•Experience with blogging.
•Excellent time management skills and an ability to work independently
•Undergraduates in their Junior or Senior year preferred.
•Proficiency with social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram
•Self-Driven and resourceful with a willingness to ‘jump in’ whenever possible
•Outstanding written and oral communication skills; ability to proofread
•A positive, flexible attitude
•Passionate about international nonprofit work
•Photo and video editing a plus
•Attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking skills
The ideal candidate has an outstanding work ethic with strong writing skills and believes in the mission of empowering children and families in rural Uganda to rise above the constraints of poverty through education and business development. Beyond passion and the required skill set, this individual must be highly self driven and communicative with the Executive Director throughout their tenure with the organization. We are looking for someone who can take direction and run a project from concept to completion with ongoing support and feedback.
TO APPLY
Do not apply through Handshake or to the host organization directly.
Please apply to the CU PIIE program here: APPLICATION