Country: India
Closing date: 31 Jan 2020
About Blossom
Blossom Trust was founded in 1993 as a grassroots NGO with the initial focus on social, economic empowerment of underprivileged women and a safe and nurturing space for vulnerable children living in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. Over time, our vision has broadened by supporting those living with HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Diabetes, building community capacity in disadvantaged areas of Tamil Nadu, while still remaining true to our original objective of child and women's advocacy.
Blossom has built its international donor base with volunteer outreach, an internship programme and establishing partnerships with global stakeholders involving beneficiaries in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of its projects.
Our goal is to create a strong foundation for sustainable community ownership, and national coalitions. Blossom Trust undertakes a variety of community-based projects ranging from; child wellness, the economic empowerment of women, environmentally focused agricultural and health advocacy, community education and national coalitions for marginalized groups infected/affected by HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Diabetes.
Find out more about our projects on our website: https://www.blossomtrust.org
What We're Looking For
Blossom Trust is seeking a highly motivated and creative Communications Coordinator Intern. The ideal candidate will be able to create and implement a successful communication strategy and be in charge of maintaining office operations. In this position you will also be the right hand to the Director and expected to be on top of all operations within the organization. Alongside the Project Coordinators and the Grant Coordinator, the candidate will also be working on project development and grant writing.
It is important that you have analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong attention to detail and are able to work under pressure with minimum supervision. You will work in a small team, but be primarily self-directed and adaptable to ever-changing situations.
Duration
The successful candidate will be primarily based in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. On occasion we agree for you to work remotely throughout India. Our team works on a full-time basis from 10:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Saturday. Your work schedule is flexible depending on you and your time management skills. We ask for a minimum commitment of 3 months starting ASAP. Longer stays are welcome, please state your preference in the cover letter.
Responsibilities
Your task will be to create and implement a successful communications strategy and to create and update content for our website and social media pages. You will also be required to maintain donor relations, and implement/manage fundraising campaigns through crowdfunding platforms like Global Giving.
Website and Social Media: Write and publish high quality updates about projects and occasions, create and implement Social Media strategy and keep website up to date.
Create communication materials: Flyers, brochures, banners etc.
Fundraising: Raise funds through online crowdfunding platforms and social media accounts; identify fundraising opportunities; create written and visual content for new campaigns.
Strategic communications: Create fundraising strategy and improve current communication strategies.
Donor relations: Maintain donor relations; strategize to increase our donor base
Administration: Act as administrative support for the director of Blossom; manage files and online database
Grant and Report Writing: Support the Project and Grant Coordinators in writing proposals and other reports.
Qualifications and Skills
Required
Bachelor's degree. Ideally in Communications, International Development, Global Health or a related field
Demonstrated knowledge of social media, website content, fundraising, blogs or writing articles
Experience in organising and prioritising work
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Drive
Strong writing and research skills
Effective team player with the ability to work and think independently, and to be resourceful and proactive.
Adaptable, patient, respectful of diversity and cultural differences
Proficiency in English
Desired
Masters degree
Understanding of website development and maintenance
Experience with programs like Wix and Canva
Experience living in a developing country
Demonstrated interest in India
Demonstrated interest in International development
Demonstrated interest in HIV/AIDS or tuberculosis prevention
Demonstrated interest in Environmental and agricultural sustainability
Demonstrated interest in Women’s rights or children’s rights
Compensation
3,000 Rupees per month
Board and lodging: full time basic accommodation, 2 simple meals a day 6 days a week
Official certificate of completion
How to apply:
Please send a CV along with a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your intended period of stay to Mara van der Kamp at blossom.projectcoordinator@gmail.com before 31st January 2020. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.