Communications and Partnerships Intern

Job Description

Overview:

There Is No Limit Foundation is an international non-profit organization founded in 2008. Our mission is to ensure people, especially women and children, live in dignity and security while reaching their full socio-economic potential.

There Is No Limit Foundation seeks a Communications and Partnerships Intern to join its team. The Communications and Partnerships Intern will help with the creation, implementation, and evaluation of internal and external communication and advocacy strategies to strengthen communication and knowledge-sharing between There Is No Limit Foundation and its stakeholders. They will also develop and foster key relationships with organizations and individuals to advance the mission of There Is No Limit Foundation. The Communications and Partnerships Intern reports to the Director of Communications and Partnerships.

Responsibilities:

The Communications and Partnerships Intern’s primary job responsibilities include:

Communications

1.Providing communications support for There Is No Limit Foundation’s annual work plan.

2.Assisting with the maintenance of There Is No Limit Foundation’s website and social media channels.

3.Assisting with media and communications campaigns, including graphic design, video editing, social media messaging, and photography.

4.Developing and maintaining a database of local, national, and international media institutions.

5.Identifying print, electronic and in-person platforms to communicate with key audiences and increase There Is No Limit Foundation brand awareness and fundraising opportunities.

6.Developing and implementing a marketing and dissemination strategy for There Is No Limit Foundation’s print and electronic materials via digital and traditional media outreach.

7.Updating the website content on a monthly basis or as needed with latest updates, Member highlights, new tools/resources, and upcoming events.

Partnerships

1.Identifying opportunities for partnerships with individuals and organizations to advance There Is No Limit Foundation

2.Implementing an outreach plan to partners

3.Developing events/convenings to highlight partnerships and There Is No Limit Foundation’s programs and impact

4.Undertaking all other duties and projects as may be assigned from time to time

Preferred Skills:

1.Broad understanding of principles of strategic communications and marketing, including social media management, marketing asset development (social media tiles, blog pieces, etc.,) and partnership development/relationship management in the international development field

2.Excellent critical thinking skills and sound judgment—proven willingness to make timely and effective decisions based on accurate judgment

3.Excellent verbal and written communications skills

4.Accuracy and attention to details

5.Excellent interpersonal and listening skills—ability to interact with all levels of staff in a professional manner

6.Excellent organizational skills—ability to manage deadlines, to manage others and to work independently

7.Ability to work in a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team environment

8.Ability to work abroad in sometimes difficult and challenging environments

9.Advanced knowledge of word processing, and database maintenance (i.e. Excel)

10.Ability to travel to countries of operations

Preferred Experience

1.Graduate or undergraduate studying in relevant field

2.Experience in the communications field, planning, writing, editing, and producing communications through a variety of print and online media, with new media technology

3.Experience in partnership/relationship outreach and management, preferably to benefit towards people impacted by poverty, domestic and/or gender-based violence

4.Experience with project implementation and/or development preferred

5.Experience with fundraising and event planning/implementation

6.International project experience with other donors also desired

Salary:

This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity; some expenses related to the role may be reimbursed with prior approval.

Position Type:

Part time; maximum 20 hours per week

Role Location:

Mostly remote; in-person, as needed

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume and a writing sample toinfo@thereisnolimitfoundation.orgThere Is No Limit Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.