Content & Communications Intern
ORGANIZATION: The Shanti Uganda Society
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Content & Communications Intern
The Shanti Uganda Society is seeking interns to fill upcoming positions in Kasana, Uganda. Shanti Uganda is a registered Canadian Charity and Ugandan NGO that improves infant and maternal health, provides safe, women-centered care and supports the well-being of birthing mothers and women living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Supporting content planning around stories from Uganda
- Creating blog posts that include strong storytelling and multimedia aspects (photo, video)
- Identifying new story ideas
- Shooting beautiful photographs
- Storyboarding and shooting video
- Supporting Director in designing marketing materials
- Writing website copy and creating photos/videos for the website
- Finding compatible organizations to partner with on content creation
- Posting and scheduling content to social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Collaborating with relevant Vancouver staff on marketing materials
- Support the vision, mission and values of Shanti Uganda
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, photography or other relevant field (students in their 3rd or 4th years also considered)
- Deep passion for women’s health and empowerment
- Strong storytelling and writing skills
- Exceptional visual media creation skills
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and priorities
- Resourceful and self-starter; persistent and thorough, proactive
- Solutions-focused; approaches challenges with passion, creativity and motivation
- Ability to collaborate; strong relationship-building is crucial
- Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills
- Strong cultural awareness and ability to live in rural environment
- Experience working or volunteering with a non-profit an asset
- Experience working in under resourced communities, specifically East Africa, an asset
- Content coordinator must supply their own camera equipment
What We Provide
- Valuable professional experience and opportunities to learn from our incredible staff and community at Shanti Uganda
- Ongoing mentoring and support throughout the internship process
- Shared accommodation at the Shanti Uganda Volunteer House
- Pick up and drop off to the airport
- Pre-departure logistics support as well as support after you return home
- A lasting and deep connection to a wonderful community of staff, interns, volunteers, board members and many others all over the world
Intern Contribution
Successful applicants will be responsible for contributing a $600/month placement fee which covers everything listed in the 'What We Provide' section. All interns will contribute a 35hr workweek and are encouraged to travel on weekends.
More opportunities with The Shanti Uganda Society
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Shanti Uganda Society
Location:
1900 Bowman Ave, BC, Coquitlam, BC V6B2K9, CA
Mission Statement
Shanti Uganda Improves Maternal & Infant Health Throughout Uganda.
Description
Shanti Uganda improves maternal & infant health throughout Uganda. We imagine a world where all women have access to a midwife and are respected, empowered and able to thrive throughout the birth process.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
--Kasana, Uganda
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2016
SKILLS
- Journalism
- Basic Computer Skills
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Photography
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Social Media / Blogging
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- 35 hrs/week for a minimum of 2 months