Social Media and Web Presence Intern (unpaid)

Need: 
Inkululeko is seeking an intern to support expanding our social media presence and web content. This is a chance to use your skills in digital media and communications to increase awareness.

Number of Internships Available: 

3

Organization: 

Inkululeko, inkululeko.org

Organization Department, Office or Unit: 

Administration

Mission:

A Department of Basic Education report shows that in South Africa less than a third of students finish grade 12 by the age of 18. 

We contribute to changing this in the new South Africa by meeting tomorrow’s leaders, where they’re at, today.  We offer free tutoring, access to computers and the internet, transportation, exam prep, a library of textbooks and regular books (and snacks too!) to young people beginning in grade eight and remain with them through grade 12.  We also have a social enterprise unit to support students with an entrepreneurial zeal. 

Let us tell you about Asanele. He’s an Inkululeko learner who loves to talk about Albert Einstein and counts Elon Musk among his idols. Asanele is serious about science. When we took him to the National Science Festival he asked so many questions, the presenter was getting annoyed so he whispered to other people questions that he wanted to have answered -- so they could ask.  

A few years ago, with our help, he went – quite nervously – to a National Science Competition where he competed against other accomplished young people. 

He won – big. Asanele got a four year scholarship to any institution in all of South Africa. 

Each year, when Inkululeko re-opens, there are far more applicants than spots available. We want to work with people like you to expand our capacity to serve more young people each year. After all, we know there are more Asanele’s out there. We’re hoping you can help us reach them. 

Intern Tasks and Responsibilities:

- Work closely with Inkululeko's South Africa leadership to develop social media and web content related to our programs and initiatives. 

- Create written and graphic content for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Inkululeko's website. 

- Assist with launching social media campaigns to support Inkululeko's work.

- Identify key messages, impact statistics, and stories to highlight across platforms. 

- Track analytics and optimize content strategies to expand reach and engagement.

- Research and employ best practices for nonprofit social media and web presence. 

- Provide general communications assistance.

What You'll Gain as an Intern:

- Hands-on experience managing social channels and developing web content. 

- Knowledge of marketing nonprofit initiatives on digital platforms.

- Understanding of how to craft and deliver impactful messaging. 

- Opportunity to be creative and expand multimedia/writing skills. 

- Collaboration with experienced Inkululeko staff on strategic communications.

- Potential to take ownership over social media and web presence. 

- Ability to gain measurable impact growing Inkululeko's audience and awareness.

Internship Schedule: 

Part-time. 

8-10 hours per week, schedule can vary. 

Supervisor: 

Zuko Gqadavama
Deputy CEO

+27 081 669 3796
Zuko.Gqadvama@inkululeko.org 

Internship Contact Information: 

Jason Torreano
CEO
716-807-7053
Jason.Torreano@inkululeko.org