Public Relations Assistant - Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: THE ARISE AFRICA FOUNDATION INC
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The ARISE Africa Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is working to increase the number of Nigerians that get tested and treated for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD). By Actively Raising Interests in Sexual Epidemics (ARISE), we hope to contribute to Nigeria's attainment of the United Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 5, which include: ensuring good health and well-being as well as gender equality respectively. Overall, our work focuses on education, leveraging the power of the media to instigate change and providing a means for Nigerians to get tested and treated for STD.
The Public Relations Assistant is responsible for creating content for social media platforms. Under the leadership of the Public Relations Director, he/she collaborates to develop strategies to create and maintain ARISE’s public image. He/she works closely with other communications officers to organize and execute fundraising activities.
Responsibilities
- Organizes events and fundraising activities
- Develops contents for blog post, newsletters and social media accounts and oversee content writers (write, review and edit posts).
- Manage newsletter and social media accounts
Qualifications
- Experience in a nonprofit setting, communications, journalism or public relations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including public speaking)
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient use of social media tools
- A self-starter who can work independently and can also be a resourceful team player
- Passion for ARISE Africa Foundation’s mission
Please send your resume to admin@theariseafricafdn.org
More opportunities with THE ARISE AFRICA FOUNDATION INC
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About THE ARISE AFRICA FOUNDATION INC
Location:
10 ELKS TRL, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to increase the number of Nigerians that regularly test and get treated for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) by Actively Raising Interest in Sexual Epidemics (ARISE). We are not proponents of premarital sex, however we hope to empower youths (and inadvertently women and men) by engendering proactive behavior that fosters improved reproductive health now and in the future. In doing so, we also hope to ultimately contribute to Nigeria's attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 5 which include: ensuring good health and well-being as well as gender equality, respectively.
Description
As of 2016, the number of Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS was 3.2million (UNAIDS). In addition, our market research showed that there is a growing need to provide medical assistance for sexually transmitted infection/diseases (STI/STD). Most importantly, good reproductive health is essential for continuity of life, promotes gender equality and unearths cultural flaws that stall economic growth. Testing rate for STI is low, further making it difficult to manage the epidemic or work towards meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on health. In addition, other impediments like stigmatization, financial hardship and ignorance about STI further discourage testing behavior. Most STI can be treated if caught early. The presence of other STI increases an individual’s chances of contracting HIV/AIDS.
Our goal is to shine a light on other STI as well as HIV/AIDS while addressing the problem in 3 ways:1) Education 2) Media 3) Medical
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 4, 2018
SKILLS
- Donor Management
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of one year commitment