Communications and Social Media

Benefits and Conditions:

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization CMMB by supporting global health initiatives and community well-being. The role provides hands-on experience in communications, social media management, and digital content creation within an international nonprofit environment, while also offering exposure to public health and community development programs in Peru. It also allows for remote work, with the potential for long-term collaboration, as well as a certificate of completion and professional references upon successful participation.

Program Description:

CMMB – Healthier Lives Worldwide is an international, faith-based NGO providing long-term, co-operative, medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare.

For over a century, we have worked to strengthen and support communities through healthcare programs and initiatives, the distribution of medicines and medical supplies, and the placement of volunteers.

CMMB’s Volunteer Program addresses the critical need for professionals in areas that lack sufficient resources for quality preventive and curative health services, especially for women and children. Our Volunteer Program has placed thousands of practitioners around the world to help develop and implement community health interventions, work at local hospitals and health facilities, conduct clinical training for host country counterparts, and deliver essential medicines and supplies. The ultimate goal of CMMB's Volunteer Program is to support our country teams and local healthcare workers by sending volunteers that are dedicated to strengthening local health systems and supporting a pattern of sustainable development.

CMMB in Peru:

Peru’s recent economic growth hides unjust social inequalities. Development has by‐passed the remote rural regions and chronic malnutrition among children is common. These factors are driven by food insecurities, poverty and inaccessibility to health services. CMMB Peru’s project activities are committed to further reducing malnutrition, anemia, and other determinants of maternal and child morbidity.

CMMB Peru health projects focus on improving the health and nutrition of women, children, and their communities in underserved and marginalized areas including: Distrito Macate, Provincia del Santa, Region Ancash; Distrito de Chilca, Provincia de Huancayo, Region Junín; and Distrito La Esperanza, Provincia de Trujillo, Region La Libertad.

Huancayo is the first site in CMMB’s global Children and Mothers Partnerships (CHAMPS) initiative. Existing community‐based programs designed to improve maternal and child health will form the basis for other CHAMPS activities. CHAMPS will expand on and diversify previous CMMB interventions in the area (to focus on integrated management of neonatal and child illnesses and prevention and screening for cervical cancer and diabetes), with greater coordination among local social actors, and as a result, it is expected that project activities will further reduce malnutrition, anemia, and other determinants of maternal and child morbidity and mortality in the area.

Learn more: https://cmmb.org/country-office/peru/

Position Summary

The Communications Volunteer will be responsible for supporting the communications strategy in Peru and ensuring alignment with CMMB’s global communication priorities. This role will involve coordinating local communications efforts, contributing to content creation, and supporting the development and dissemination of informational materials across various digital platforms, including the website and social media channels.

In addition, the volunteer will assist in producing publications, visual content, and other communication assets that effectively highlight CMMB’s programs, community impact, and public health initiatives. They will also collaborate closely with team members and program staff to design and implement tailored communication plans that respond to local needs and organizational goals. Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and guidance to local staff for CMMB’s website and social media platforms, with a focus on Peru.
• Create high-quality visual and written content using tools such as Canva, WordPress, Wix, and other social media design platforms.
• Ensure that website content is up-to-date, accurate, and aligned with the organization’s messaging and brand identity.
• Produce captivating narrative content (storytelling) that reflects community voices, program outcomes, and impact.
• Design, develop, and implement strategic fundraising campaigns to support program initiatives in Peru, including the creation of compelling content, coordination of digital outreach efforts, and engagement of donors across multiple platforms to increase awareness, participation, and financial support.
• Monitor and analyze social media performance to inform content strategy and enhance audience engagement.
• Coordinate with local country teams and partners to gather relevant content and ensure its contextual accuracy.
• Management video editing platforms to promote visibility across multiple platforms.
• Support the development and implementation of communication plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, target audiences, and key messaging, particularly for programs in Peru.
• Coordinate the publicity and distribution of documentary content, including planning release strategies, promoting across digital channels, and engaging target audiences to maximize reach and impact.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or certification in communications, marketing, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in social media management and content creation.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in Spanish; working knowledge of English preferred.
• Familiarity with Peruvian cultural and social context.
• Experience managing website content (e.g., WordPress or similar CMS).
• Demonstrated experience in social media management, particularly on LinkedIn, including content creation, audience engagement, and performance monitoring.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design principles and proficiency in tools such as Canva or similar.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a remote environment.