Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Communications and Sponsorship (33%)
- Prepare content and assist the Executive Director in producing all communications including the monthly newsletter, quarterly newsletter, press releases, blogs content, etc
- Work with relevant staff in ensuring there is sufficient photographic/video coverage of TST programs and events, including encouraging local staff to develop their skills
- Assist development team with post visitor and volunteer communication and stewardship
- Write blog posts sharing stories of TST, our families, and your experience as a fellow
- With the development team, create pitches for articles + press releases
- Editing, supporting and proofreading internal and external communications, including reports, and particularly sponsorship updates, using material and information collected by supporting team members.
Volunteer Recruitment (33%)
- Create and manage strategy for reaching new potential volunteer and visitor prospects
- Manage all advertisement platforms used for volunteers, interns, and visitors, finding new and creative ways to publicize our Cultural and Skills Exchange
- Assist in copy editing and website content
- Assist in communications with potential volunteers and visitors.
- Support Rachel in volunteer coordination as needed, especially with language related issues.
Social Media (33%)
- Manage and take primary responsibility for social media channels
- Engage with current and potential supporters on all social media platforms
- Publicize TST’s programs and projects by engaging with online communities
- Ensure that the sponsor Facebook group is regularly updated with photos, min. post 2x week
- Develop and implement creative and effective storytelling strategies that help generate additional sponsors and donors
- Research and recommend platforms for storytelling and innovative new communication techniques
Requirements:
- Impeccable English, prefer a native speaker but open to very strong written and spoken English from anyone.
- Familiarity with photo editing software, Canva, Google Docs Suite, and other communications software.
- Experience in marketing and communications, ideally for a nonprofit
- Respect for Tanzanian culture and a love of the country that you’re eager to share!
To apply:
- Submit a cover letter and CV to sofia@thesmallthings.org.
- Include a writing sample (a blog is ideal) and some photography and/or videography samples. You do not need to create anything new for this.