Communications Specialist - Faithflows Inc

Do you want to make a difference empowering the youth of Africa to impact our world? Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working everyday to engage, educate, empower, enrich, and elevate the lives of less fortunate young people in impoverished communities. Faithflows is searching for a vibrant, young Marketing and Communication Intern with innovative ideas to join her growing communications team and assist in the daily operations of the company

Responsibilities

• Assist with updating and maintaining Faithflows' social media presence, including scheduling Facebook updates etc. 
• Assist in planning, writing and managing monthly eNewsletter. 
• Draft, distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories.

• Assist with the design of flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material for major events hosted by Faithflows. 
• Assist with outreach to the community organizations, public and donors with the message about Faithflows’ mission to end poverty
• Source guests within and outside the African continent for the Impact Africa Podcast.

 Qualifications: 

•  Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space.
•  Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations)
•  Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications is a plus.
•  Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in WordPress is highly desired. 
• An effective communicator, both written and oral 
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines 
• Enthusiasm for the mission of Faithflows and the communities we serve.