Fundraising and Communication Coordinator Intern

About the Organization

Blossom Trust was founded in 1993 as a grassroots NGO with an initial focus on underprivileged women’s social and economic empowerment and a safe and nurturing space for vulnerable children living in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. Over time, our work has broadened into supporting those living with HIV/AIDS, TB and diabetes and building community capacity in disadvantaged areas of Tamil Nadu while remaining true to our original objective of female empowerment

​We aim to create a strong foundation for sustainable community ownership and national coalitions for marginalized individuals. We aim to achieve this through building community-based institutions, promoting community awareness, and supporting community development through grassroots initiatives. In responding to the needs of our beneficiaries, Blossom Trust works in various domains ranging from economic empowerment and microfinance, and environmentally focused agriculture, to health advocacy and forums supporting transgender communities and individuals infected/affected by HIV/AIDs and TB. To learn more about our vision, mission and current projects, visit our website: https://www.blossomtrust.org.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated and organized remote or on-field Fundraising and Communication Coordinator Intern to help us strengthen our communication strategy. As we are a local NGO with resource limitations, the ideal candidate must be flexible and ready to take on other responsibilities if needed. Candidates will work collaboratively in a small team but will also need to be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

About the Role

The position Candidates are expected to work at least 15-20 hours per week depending on the workload. We ask for a minimum of 3 months commitment starting as soon as possible. Longer stays are welcome - please state your preference in the cover letter. The position can be covered remotely (unpaid) or on site (basic accommodation and stipend in Indian rupees will be provided), upon agreement. You will work within a small team of international Project Coordinators and the Director of Blossom Trust, Mercy Annapoorani, who are based in Tamil Nadu. 

Responsibilities:

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• Social Media: Maintaining Blossom Trust’s social media accounts, developing new editorial calendars and innovative content, creating templates for social media posts, and writing up social media analysis reports.
• Visual Content Creator: Assisting with creating flyers, brochures, and infographics to visualize the impact of Blossom Trust. Create photos and video material of the projects.
• Website Development: renovating and maintaining the website, designing, structuring and organizing information display.
• Research: Identifying gaps and possible fundraising and communication opportunities for Blossom Trust. 
• Fundraising: Boosting Blossom’s fundraising strategy, including maintaining our crowdfunding projects and identifying new potential fundraising opportunities.
• Support in Report Writing: Support project coordinators and project managers with donor reports and fundraising reports. 

Qualifications and Skills

Required: 

• Experience with social media management: strategy, content creation and design, and impact analysis  
• Expertise with design tools (e.g. Canva, Figma)
• Experience in fundraising
• Experience in website development and editing
• Experience with SEO Marketing, Google Analytics
• Experience in content production, copywriting and data analytic tools
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Drive
• Strong writing and research skills
• Proficiency in English

Desired: 

• Photography and video maker
• Degree in Communication, International Marketing, International Development or any other related field
• Experience with NGOs or in the development areas: health, education, agriculture and rural development, women empowerment
• Effective team player who can work and think independently while being resourceful and proactive
• Adaptable, patient, respectful of diversity and cultural differences
• Highly developed time management, organizational and communication skills