Overview
Job Title: Social Media Intern
Job location: Arusha, Tanzania
The Nature Conservancy
ABOUT US:
The goal of the Nature Conservancy is to save the lands and waterways that support all life. As a science-based organization, we develop practical, creative answers to the most difficult problems facing the planet in order to foster a healthy environment for both people and wildlife. Our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for individuals, communities, and cultures, serve as our compass and serve as our foundation. Numerous factors, such as professional growth, adaptable schedules, and fulfilling missions, make life #insideTNC wonderful. Want to learn more about TNC? View our TNC Talent playlist on Glassdoor or YouTube.
Our objective is to foster an inclusive workplace where all of our coworkers, no matter where they are in the world, have a feeling of community and their distinct contributions to our purpose are appreciated. We are aware that the only way we can fulfill our mission is by assembling and involving a diverse workforce that is representative of the areas we serve. We acknowledge that individuals have skills and experiences outside of the workplace in addition to the qualifications listed in our job postings. The secret to creativity and an inclusive culture is a diverse skill set and a strong sense of passion! We would be happy to hear from you if you applied. Many TNC employees have said that “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
The Nature Conservancy’s goal in Africa has been to collaborate with indigenous communities across 55 million acres in order to promote a sustainable future for both people and environment since launching the Africa Program in 2007. In the nine countries where we work, we work with governments and groups to conserve and improve Africa’s common resources while relying heavily on scientific and technological know-how.
Securing indigenous people’s ownership rights to lands and resources, bolstering leadership and resource management, and assisting communities in appreciating nature through a comprehensive understanding of its benefits while boosting income streams for conservation initiatives and socioeconomic development are the three main pillars that support TNC’s work in Africa. We are seeing significant advancements in integrated land and fisheries management, ocean and source water protection, energy development, and sustainable food production alongside our partners. These developments are fortifying our resolve to address global issues like habitat and biodiversity loss, climate change, and other issues that could have a negative impact on the roughly 1.4 billion people who live in Africa.
WHAT IS POSSIBLE FOR US TOGETHER:
For a creative person who is aware of environmental issues and African cultures, this is a fascinating opportunity. In addition to engaging with a variety of audiences and amplifying the African voice in our digital communication strategies and platforms, the ideal candidate will play a critical role in advancing TNC’s conservation initiatives. To improve the work of the Africa Marketing and Communications team, the Social Media Intern will collaborate closely with the Digital Communications and Social Media Manager to create and curate engaging visuals, stories, and multimedia content for a variety of social media platforms, including Instagram, Meta, X, Linkedin, TikTok, and YouTube. Angola, Gabon, Zambia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, or any other country where TNC has a registered office in Africa will serve as the location of this six-month contract internship, which is non-renewable. South Africa, Tanzania, or Kenya are the preferred locations. This position does not come with any employment visas or help other than what is required to meet local labor employment regulations.
WE CAN’T FIND YOU/ WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU:
DUTIES.
- Encourage the creation of material for different social media platforms, such as reels, graphics, static photos, carousels, and short and long form films.
- Make sure social media material represents an authentic African voice and perspective to amplify the African voice.
- Work together with stakeholders to showcase their experiences and accomplishments.
- Encourage community engagement: by answering questions, comments, and messages with an emphasis on forming deep connections, we hope to encourage a feeling of community and interaction among our online audience.
- Analyze social media data to gauge the effect of content and modify plans as necessary.
- For ongoing progress, regularly share insights on critical performance measures.
- Because work is varied, it does not always adhere to norms and procedures.
THINGS YOU WILL BRING:
What should I bring?
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Six months of relevant experience in addition to a bachelor’s degree from an institution in an area relating to marketing, communications, information technology, business, or agribusiness.
- Not enrolled in school or college at the moment; must have graduated.
- An extra benefit is having prior experience with various communication and analytic tools, such as social media platforms, value chain analysis tools, marketing, and outreach.
- Familiarity with social media trends and platforms.
- Education, training, or experience in the theories and procedures of a related field.
WISH LIST OF QUALITIES/ THE DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Six months of relevant experience in addition to a bachelor’s degree from an institution in an area relating to marketing, communications, information technology, business, or agribusiness.
- Not enrolled in school or college at the moment; must have graduated.
knowledge of design best practices and/or visual storytelling. - Familiarity with collaborating in diverse and multicultural teams.
- Competent in both written and spoken English communication.
- An additional benefit is having prior experience with various communication and analytic tools, such as social media platforms, value chain analysis tools, marketing, and outreach.
- Proficiency in multiple languages and cross-cultural or multilingual experience are valued.
- Multimedia and graphic design abilities are advantageous.
- Have prior experience in a collaborative capacity working in conjunction with others.
- Willingness to uphold and embody the essential ideals of TNC.
THINGS WE BRING:
TNC has been doing work you can trust since 1951. We began as a modest non-profit and have expanded via grassroots efforts to become one of the world’s most powerful and comprehensive environmental groups. We have an impact on conservation worldwide because of our more than 1 million members, 400 scientists, and the committed work of our varied staff and partners!
Benefits packages from TNC are extensive and competitive, and they are customized for each of the nations in which we operate. These could include life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, parental leave, health insurance, retirement benefits, life insurance, and other life and well-being benefits. There might also be an employee support program. Visit our Culture Tab at nature.org/careers to find out more about our advantages.
We take pride in providing a flexible work environment that promotes employees’ health and wellbeing.
APPLY RIGHT AWAY:
Apply online at https://careers.nature.org/ by clicking the Apply Now button with your materials for job ID 55646. Do you need assistance applying? Go to our hiring page or get in touch with applyhelp@tnc.org.
The Nature Conservancy is an employer that values equal opportunity. As part of our dedication to diversity, we acknowledge that the leadership and contributions of individuals from varying backgrounds, views, and cultures are most effective in advancing our conservation mission. We encourage applications from people of all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status, or other status protected by law. Our goal is to build an inclusive organization that reflects our global character through staff recruitment and mentoring.
In the course of the employment application process, TNC is dedicated to providing accommodations for qualified people with impairments and handicapped veterans. Kindly email applyhelp@tnc.org with the subject “Request for Accommodation” if you require any help or accommodations due to a disability.
A desirable benefits package and compensation are elements of TNC’s value proposition for staff members. TNC is committed to equity across groups and provides hiring wage ranges wherever feasible. The company aims to offer competitive pay and bases salaries on the location of the work.
Many of our employment have flexible locations within the nations where we are recognized as an employer and have established our non-governmental organization status, since we want our employees to work remotely and at their own pace. This may imply that for some of our positions, we are unable to include a hiring pay range in the job posting. On request, candidates who are invited to participate in our interview process will receive their location-specific range.
