Events & Programs Intern

Sahiyo is looking for an individual to assist in coordinating our community outreach education programs to help increase education and awareness about female genital cutting. We are currently looking for individuals to commit 10 hr minimum per week for 6 months. This is a remote unpaid internship that can be done from anywhere within the U.S.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Research topics for webinars, discussions, and panels
• Plan webinar agendas
• Coordinate speakers
• Assist the social media team in advertising Sahiyo programs
• Attend virtual events hosted by outside organizations
• Write reflections about webinars for Sahiyo’s blog
• Support development of training materials and resources by reviewing drafts, offering feedback, and assisting with copyediting as needed

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Hardworking, driven, energetic, results-oriented and independent but able to keep in contact with team
• Eager to learn about the issue, with a focus on engaging with the community in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
• Able to prioritize, organize, manage time well, and deliver to agreed deadlines