The Green Belt Movement- Communication Intern

The Green Belt Movement (GBM) has worked in environmental conservation and community development in Kenya since 1977. The mission of GBM is to strive for better environmental management, community empowerment, and livelihood improvement using tree planting as an entry point. GBM works with communities to mobilize environmental awareness and understanding about the links between poverty and unsustainable use of natural resources. The Green Belt Movement’s network has planted over 47 million trees and empowered hundreds of thousands of women to create sustainable livelihoods for themselves and their families. GBM has a strong advocacy record with campaigns recognized internationally on land grabbing, protection of public spaces and human rights. GBM is headquartered in Kenya and has offices in Europe and the USA.

Responsibilities

·         Assisting in researching and drafting content for use in online and print communications: blogs, news articles, field stories, project stories etc.

·         Interviewing GBM staff and members to gather stories and information needed to draft content.

·         Creating stock library of participant stories/testimonials, photos and statistics.

·         Assisting GBM in identifying and taking photos that “tell a story” for the website, reports and events.

·         Assisting with cataloging and organizing GBM photos.

·         Assisting with preparing files to be published on the website.

·         Support GBM in finding innovative ways to engage with our social media supporters.

Qualifications

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

·         Strict attention to detail

·         Flexibility to adapt to changing goals and objectives

·         Maturity to take initiative and work independently

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)

·         General interest social media, online communications and/or visual communications.

·         Applicants will ideally have their own camera equipment.

Desirable

·         Experience in photography with experience setting up shots and executing high quality shots for publication.

·         Familiarity with digital photography and file types a plus. 

·         Previous photo editing experience through former internships, college courses, and/or work on school publications a plus. 

·         Experience living, working or studying in Kenya or another African country.

This position is based in Nairobi but may require travel to our project sites and Tree Nursery groups across Kenya. 

Hours: Part-time internship (minimum of 20 hours per week), flexible hours but the intern must be present in the office on either Tuesday or Thursday of each week.

Required Education: Must hold a college degree or be working toward a college degree in communications, marketing, public relations, photography, environmental studies or other relevant field.

Please note: This position is open to both international and local applicants. Interns will not be financially remunerated and must be able to obtain financing for subsistence and make their own arrangements for travel, accommodation, visa, etc.