Summary
Date Posted: 30th May 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
  Red Sweater Project is made possible by the generosity of our skilled volunteers and local Tanzanian staff. We are a global community that believes when woven together, our strengths can accomplish more than any one of us alone.
We offer short- and long-term positions both in Tanzania and abroad. Our volunteers include writers who contribute remotely, staff who provide office support, and teachers who live at our staff house for an entire school year and work in the classroom daily.
COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA COORDINATOR
Working with Red Sweater Project’s Development Team, the Communications & Media Coordinator will assist in telling the story of Red Sweater Project and the Mungere School through the lens of a local presence in Tanzania. Being the eyes and ears on the ground, the position plays a critical role in breathing life into the stories and success of this successful development project.
The position’s main focus is content and story generation, creating and managing a body of content to be effectively leveraged and shared to our growing network of supporters using multiple social media platforms including e-newsletters and website material. This position is best suited for an outgoing personality; a candidate who will get to closely know students, staff, volunteers and local community members. Service Period August 26, 2019 - May 31, 2020.

  Responsibilities
• Develop and create focus stories relating to individual students, teachers, staff, program partners, local families, volunteers, etc.
• Capture and organize photo and video content of all organizational-related activities, people and partners
• Manage organization newsfeeds, including content submissions and updates
• Track program progress in written format to be shared through general communications activities
• Assist with preparation and editing of organizational publications
• Draft press releases as necessary
• Serve as school campus visitor liaison

Job Skills: Not Specified

  Qualifications
• 2 years’ minimum work experience with demonstrated passion for communications and story-telling
• Communications field experience
• Experience traveling and/or working abroad
• Passion for working with youth
• Organization and attention to detail
• Flexibility to work individually and as part of a diverse team
• Professionalism and excellent communication skills
• Interest in East Africa’s indigenous cultures and traditions
• Ability to live in a developing community
• Humility. We require individuals joining our growing organization combine leadership skills with humor, patience and a humble approach to service

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Other Details
• Minimum 9-month commitment
• Shared housing available
• Stipends available, DOE
• Professional and cultural orientation program (language training available)
• We do not charge program fees; Volunteers are responsible for their own travel and living costs

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Job application procedure
All teaching positions require a university degree, with ESL training preferred. Positions are in Tanzania unless otherwise noted. To apply for a position listed below, please submit a current CV/resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience to volunteer@redsweaterproject.org . Indicate the position in the subject line. WWW.REDSWEATERPROJECT.ORG  VOLUNTEER@REDSWEATERPROJECT.ORG  +1.503.956.9390 +255.682.799321

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