Social Media Intern

Overview

Over the last 50 years the average size of wildlife populations has declined by 76% in Africa. Northern Tanzania, home to Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, and one of the few remaining wildlife corridors in Africa – the Tarangire-Manyara Wildlife Corridor, is in dire need of protection. The long-term sustainability of wildlife and wildlands is not possible without the wellbeing of neighboring communities.

Who We Are

Africa Bridge is a 501 (c) nonprofit economic development organization dedicated to paving a path to prosperity for rural African communities by focusing on the wellbeing of children and youth. Africa Bridge was founded in 2000. The early years of Africa Bridge were spent piloting new strategies, learning, and adapting and resulting in the creation of our unique and successful program model based in the Mbeya Region of southwestern Tanzania. Our model enables families caring for vulnerable children to escape the limitations of extreme poverty.

Our Vision

A vibrant corridor where communities, wildlife and wildlands thrive.

The challenge in the Tarangire-Manyara Wildlife Corridor is that the residents of the 12 villages live in extreme poverty. The goal of this pilot to empower these communities to protect their wildlife, creating a sustainable model for conservation.

Our mission

Partnering with corridor communities on a 5-year path to prosperity.

Job Description

The Social Media Intern is a key resource in our efforts to both promote Africa Bridge’s overall mission and new initiative in partnership with the Manyara Ranch and Africa Wildlife Foundation employing social media strategies across all relevant social media distribution channels. This person will collaborate with Board members and other Friends of Africa Bridge in the US and East Africa to help shape our message and maximize our reach. This is a volunteer internship without a stipend.

Social Media Intern Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the Africa Bridge social media accounts and posts content
• Brainstorm campaign ideas.
• Monitor various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or any other relevant channels.
• Review analytics to gauge the success of campaigns.
• Understands the overall concept of Africa Bridge, including the brand, audience, pilot and fundraising goals.
• Engage with people on social media platforms
• Support the creation of photos, stories and video clips for post content
• Provide suggestions to Executive Director for improving customer experience on social platforms and internal processes.
• Assist in creating performance reports.

Social Media Intern Qualifications / Skills:

• Social media marketing
• Online engagement
• Verbal communication
• Organization
• Professionalism
• Customer focus

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• In 3rd or 4th year of college or graduate program
• Prior industry experience is preferred

Please respond with your interest to:Sharon@africabridge.org