India: Office Communication Managar

About Blossom

Blossom is a grassroots non-profit organisation founded in 1993 in Tamil Nadu, India. Blossom is working towards the personal, social and economic development of disadvantaged and marginalized members of the community – especially women and children. The projects and activities of Blossom Trust fall into four main areas of focus:

1. Children: working with kids affected by HIV/AIDS and/or TB to ensure they have access to education

2. Economics: helping marginalized women who have been affected by HIV/AIDS and/or TB become economically self sufficient through a variety of trainings)

3. Environment: projects related to Dayspring Organic Farm

4. Health: community-based prevention and care of tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS

What We’re Looking For

Blossom Trust is seeking a highly motivated, creative and experienced General Operations and Communications Manager to help us refine our communications strategies and overall workflow efficiency. It is important that you are able to work as a team as well as be self-directed and be adaptable to ever-changing situations.

If you have what it takes to cut through the noise and make the needs of the marginalised in our community seen and heard, then you are the kind of person we are looking for.

You will work primarily alongside the director of Blossom, Mercy Annapoorni and the Grant Writing and Project Development Officer, as well as on individual projects.

Duration

The successful candidate will be based in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, on a full-time basis (9:30-6:30, Monday to Friday) for a period of 6 months (minimum), starting as soon as possible.

Roles and Responsibilities

The work you will be entrusted with is crucial to the success of Blossom Trust.

· Social Media: Update social media pages, generate content, and develop and implement creative social media strategies (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

· Monitor social media analytics and use relevant data to improve outreach efficacy

· Website: Proofread and edit blogs and updates and post them to our website

· Create and update web pages

· Manage domain web hosting, domain registration, maintenance, etc.

· Outreach: Contact relevant organisations or media outlets to help raise the profile and support of Blossom Trust

· Update past volunteers and donors on the goings on of the organisation

· Design: Assist with the development of information materials, including brochures and newsletters

· Manage: Short-term volunteers come to Blossom on a fairly regular basis. Together, with the Grants and Fundraising Officer, you will work to help orchestrate their travel, and over-see any other types of works they will be performing during their time at Blossom

· Work on updating and organising Blossom's current volunteer portals. The more volunteers we can attract, the better!

Qualifications

· Bachelors Degree required, Master’s degree preferred

· Ideally in Communications, Journalism, International Development, Management, or a related field

· Proficiency in English required

· Proficiency in Tamil is an added bonus but not necessary!

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Knowledge and interest in still and video photography and editing software preferred

· Understanding of website development and maintenance also preferred

Skills and Experience

· Experience in organizing and prioritizing one’s own work.

· Ability to effectively identify, prioritize, delegate and oversee the execution of short and long term tasks

· Advanced computer/web fluency is desirable

· Experience in Secretarial work required

· Effective team player with the ability to work and think independently, and to be resourceful and proactive

· Experience in Grant writing and fund raising

· Passion for social media and its potential as tool for advocacy

· Demonstrate acute interest in international issues and non-profit work

Competencies

· Self-directed

· Diligent

· Adaptable

· Patient

· Respectful of diversity and cultural differences

· Works well in a team

Compensation and Start Date

· Interns will be offered a stipend of INR 3000 per month

· Full room and board will be provided

· Start as soon as possible

· 3 month minimum commitment, 6- 12 months preferred with room for extension

If interested, please send your resume and a personal statement highlighting your interest to: blossom.internal@gmail.com

Please include your Skype address in your personal statement. As this is a position starts as soon as possible, it is advised that you start looking into the 1 year employment visa process and ensure your passport fulfills the requirements for application (e.g. 2 blank pages, 6 month passport validity).

Applicants are urged to apply as soon as they can and not wait until the deadline if possible. Interviews will take place via on May 31 2017.