Communications & Media Coordinator for Maasai School in rural Tanzania
ORGANIZATION: Red Sweater Project
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Red Sweater Project collaborates with developing communities in the creation of affordable, accessible and innovative educational opportunities for children in rural Tanzania. The organization operates the Mungere School near the town of Mto wa Mbu in the northern Arusha Region.
Description
Working with Red Sweater Project’s Development Team, the Communications & Media Coordinator will assist in telling the story of Red Sweater Project and the Mungere School through the lens of a local presence in Tanzania. Being the eyes and ears on the ground, the position plays a critical role in breathing life into the stories and success of this successful development project.
The position’s main focus is content and story generation, creating and managing a body of content to be effectively leveraged and shared to our growing network of supporters using multiple social media platforms including e-newsletters and website material. This position is best suited for an outgoing personality; a candidate who will get to closely know students, staff, volunteers and local community members.
Responsibilities
- Develop and create focus stories relating to individual students, teachers, staff, program partners, local families, volunteers, etc.
- Capture and organize photo and video content of all organizational-related activities, people and partners
- Manage organization newsfeeds, including content submissions and updates
- Track program progress in written format to be shared through general communications activities
- Assist with preparation and editing of organizational publications
- Draft press releases as necessary ]Serve as school campus visitor liaison
Qualifications
- 2 years’ minimum work experience with demonstrated passion for communications and story-telling
- Communications field experience
- Experience traveling and/or working abroad
- Passion for working with youth
- Organization and attention to detail
- Flexibility to work individually and as part of a diverse team
- Professionalism and excellent communication skills
- Interest in East Africa’s indigenous cultures and traditions
- Ability to live in a developing community
- Humility. We require individuals joining our growing organization combine leadership skills with humor, patience and a humble approach to service
Other Details
- Minimum 9-month commitment
- Shared housing available
- Stipends available, DOE
- Professional and cultural orientation program (language training available)
- We do not charge program fees; Volunteers are responsible for their own travel and living costs
To Apply
Email current resumé/CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience to volunteer@redsweaterproject.org
More opportunities with Red Sweater Project
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Red Sweater Project
Location:
1000 SW Forest Meadows Way, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, US
Mission Statement
Red Sweater Project collaborates with local communities to create affordable, accessible and advanced educational opportunities for children in rural Tanzania.
AFFORDABLE
The average family income in rural Tanzania is roughly US $200 per year, while average secondary school and boarding school fees are $500. Over 90% of families cannot afford boarding schools, but they can pay $20 per year to send their child to an affordable school like Mungere Secondary.
ACCESSIBLE
Tanzania is suffering from a shortage of teachers and schools, and children living in rural areas must travel long distances or attend expensive boarding schools. Red Sweater Project operates schools within villages, providing education and health services within the community.
ADVANCED
Education is about more than test scores - it's about critical thinking, innovation and solutions. By creating educational institutions that utilize renewable energy to power computers and provide access the internet, we equip each child with skills that lead to success in a 21st century world. Courses in business development encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, while vocational courses develop real-life skills that lead to employment and self-sufficiency.Description
Before 2012, Mungere Village had three primary schools and no secondary school. This dearth of educational opportunities prevented its children from advancing in education without traveling long distances.
With the support of foundations, investors and local stakeholders, The Mungere School opened its doors in September 2012, allowing students to dream of an education beyond the 6th grade level for the first time. A focus on sustainable infrastructure, the school has its own water provision and storage site and has plans to be powered exclusively by renewable solar energy and educate 250 students each school year.
Red Sweater Project supports gender parity and works with tribal women's groups to achieve those goals. The organization also collaborates with village elders and government officials, to help the students of Mungere seamlessly transition from primary to secondary school. Through entrepreneurial ventures and social business enterprises, The Mungere School will be a financially solvent institution.
Learn more at www.redsweaterproject.org/index.php?page=the%20school
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Red Sweater ProjectMto wa Mbu, Arusha 1355Tanzania
DATE POSTED
September 24, 2019
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- General Education
- Resource Development / Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 9 month commitment