Job Position: Communications Intern
Job Start Date: 01 March 2012
Commitment Required: 3 Months
Compensation: 800 KES/Week for Transportation and Phone
Hours: 3 four-hour segments of work/week to be scheduled between the hours of 11am and 7pm on Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun.
Organizational Summary
Be the Change - Kenya (BTCKE) exits to reduce the number of children living in
poverty through building the capacity of local leaders and local institutions.Job Start Date: 01 March 2012
Commitment Required: 3 Months
Compensation: 800 KES/Week for Transportation and Phone
Hours: 3 four-hour segments of work/week to be scheduled between the hours of 11am and 7pm on Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun.
Organizational Summary
Our strategy permeates multiple levels of the local community. We develop the capacity of local organizations by forming two-year partnerships with local organizations that provide direct aid to children living in poverty. Partners participate in a multi faceted management-training program that includes a collaborative management-training program, executive mentorship and access to a network of pro-bono advising services.
We understand that individual organizations alone cannot change a community; therefore we enlist young adult leaders to advocate for local support of our partner organizations. Young adults are trained in Leadership and Organizing Material developed by a network of resources including the Harvard University Faculty, School of Servant Leadership, Episcopal Service Corp and more. Young adult graduates from BTCKE’s form teams that recruit donors, volunteers, resources, corporate sponsorship, clinical services and more for our Partner Organizations.
Our training programs not only develop capacity, they awaken directors, young adults and members of the local community to a renewed sense of power and agency. Furthermore, BTCKE bridges a formally divided community to create a cohort of partners working together for long-term change. Sustainable long-term change must include the support of the Kenyan Government. BTCKE intends for this body of leaders, created through our programming, to become active advocates and proponents of policy reform that supports children living in poverty.
In all our endeavors we maintain our core ideals: interdependent community, sustainable and scalable impact, human capacity and holistic well-being.
Job Summary
BTCKE’s third value, shared responsibility inherently demands the development of relationships with all our partners and donors. The BTCKE Communications Intern will work to keep our international donors updated on the progress of our work through our media communication outlets. This includes managing the overall strategy of our various media systems (their independent/collective purpose) and reporting their success to BTCKE Staff.
Job Responsibility
(1) Manage WordPress Blog by BTCKE
Appx hrs/month (10)
(1a) Edit/Prepare/Publish Blog Entries
- Receive
blog entries from BTCKE team members in Kenya
- Read
and edit entries so they communicate the desired message. This includes
grammar, punctuation, spelling and ensuring the message fits in an
international context.
- Publish
entries to wordpress blog 3x/week
(1b) Suggest material/content for blog
- Maintain
an overall idea of the effectiveness of the blog
- Suggest
desired content to BTCKE staff
(2) Manage Facebook Account for BTCKE
Appx hrs/month (4)
(2a) Create schedule for reporting from BTCKE Young Adult Members
(2b) Manage submission of Facebook posts – ensure work is done properly and report any issues to BTCKE Staff
(3) Manage BTCKE Website
Appx hrs/month (6)
Appx hrs/month (4)
(2a) Create schedule for reporting from BTCKE Young Adult Members
(2b) Manage submission of Facebook posts – ensure work is done properly and report any issues to BTCKE Staff
(3) Manage BTCKE Website
Appx hrs/month (6)
- Update
material as needed
- Weekly
updates of blog links, news or photos to show newest activity
(4) Manage BTCKE Youtube Account
Appx hrs/month (4)
Appx hrs/month (4)
- Take
weekly videos from BTCKE events and post onto Youtube account
- Use
Youtube network to recruit new viewers to our site
(5) Assist in Publication of BTCKE Mail
Appx hrs/month (5-10)
Appx hrs/month (5-10)
- Read
and edit (grammar/punctuation/spelling) all material that is included in
monthly newsletters
- Complete
responsibility for the ‘read more’ section of the email newsletters.
- Format
email newsletters on Mailchimp using online program, cut/paste material into
program and make ensure visual formatting is done well
- Help
with publication of quarterly ‘e-magazines’
(6) Attend events and write bi-monthly reports on work being
done by BTCKE
Appx hrs/month (6)
(7) Prepare weekly metrics summary for BTCKE Director showing Media Use
Appx hrs/month (5)
Appx hrs/month (6)
(7) Prepare weekly metrics summary for BTCKE Director showing Media Use
Appx hrs/month (5)
- Create
chart, log or graph showing effectiveness of Media Outlets
- Monitor
outlets and track their effectiveness
- Prepare
weekly reports for directors of BTCKE
(8) Edit formal communications from BTCKE (press releases,
organizational documents)
Appx hrs/month (5)
Total Expected Monthly Hours (45 – 50)
Qualifications:
Appx hrs/month (5)
Total Expected Monthly Hours (45 – 50)
Qualifications:
- Passionate
about developing the capacity of Kenyan Non-Profits/Leaders
- Skilled
in English Arts – writing, speaking, grammar, spelling, punctuation
- Well
versed in Microsoft Word
- Able to
use online programs: google docs, dropbox and mailchimp.
- Familiar
with youtube, wordpress and facebook media sites.
- Proficient
in the English Language
- Capable
of acquiring new computer skills quickly.
To Apply:
Please send the following to Natalie@bethechangekenya.org
Please send the following to Natalie@bethechangekenya.org
- Current
CV
- Cover
letter
- Copy of
a recent writing sample (an essay or report you have written)
- The
following assignment - Edit the below material as if it was to be posted
on the BTCKE Blog.