Digital Media and Communications Intern

Location: Kangra / Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India

Duration: 3 to 6 months (extendable to paid 1-year Fellowship)

Reporting to: Communications Coordinator / Director, Strategy and Development

Stipend: Stipend may start from 2nd month purely based on performance;

Job Offer after Internship: One can apply for a Fellowship after 3 or 6-months internship having demonstrated required professional work skills , competency and performance after 1 to 3-months stay. Fellows get free accommodation and food in the institutional premises. Additionally, a stipend of Rs 7500/- to Rs 15000/- is paid based on performance criteria / value.

Organisation: EduCARE India NGO works in varied geographic and demographic regions of India with local communities and interest groups to develop innovative solutions for local area and regional sustainable development. Alongside, EduCARE India NGO and its affiliates also work to reach out to engage the local disadvantaged and marginalised population groups for capacity building – to help them fulfil their potential.

Our motto is – New age, new issues – new ideas, new solutions

Job Description: EduCARE India NGO is looking for a Digital Media and Communications intern to fill a volunteer-internship position in our NGO and its affiliate initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or Final Year Student to join our team in at our facility at Kangra – Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.

The intern is responsible for coordinating and executing the NGO or its affiliate’s digital media and communications strategy, working across key social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blog sites and YouTube.

This role offers the intern a total immersion into the wide expanse of NGO initiatives on sustainable development and the successful candidate will work closely with key members of staff, external partners and customers to learn about social media, digital communications and marketing in a business to business and business to customer environment.

This role will be instrumental in increasing our digital and social media presence and gaining visibility for our brand among clients and customers.

Women Empowerment project communications include developing pamphlets, banners and interacting with other organisations as PR and organising events. Herein, a group of our young professionals, fellows. interns, and volunteers under the leadership of Ass Director, Ms Pavas Mainra Malik in an event blessed by HH Dalai Lama.

Technical Expertise:

Familiarity with key digital / social media platforms.
Understanding of various Social Media Management & analytics tools
Fair understanding of Computers & all basic software
Basic Knowledge of Graphic & video editing software & tools

Skills:

Possess an understanding of Digital / Social Media & communications
Good written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented including proofreading skills
Excellent organization skills
Possess high integrity and ability to maintain confidential information
Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn new software and skills

Additional skills:

Experience in Content Development
Interest in / Experience in Digital marketing
Driven by results
Ability to work hands-on in a start-up environment
Ability to meet deadlines
Determined self-starter with a positive attitude
Can show initiative, drive and enthusiasm
Is resourceful & problem solver

*Guide for Recycling developed by Shivani for the Sanitation project with support of Media and Communication Team (Interns)*

Living Conditions and Working Environment: The intern will work at EduCARE India NGO office facilities at Kangra or Naddi / Dharamshala in India.

*Digital Communications may get restricted in winter months for the interns staying in Naddi due to possible power and internet connectivity issues in the snow times.*

S/he will work in the Digital / Social Media and Marketing team and report to the supervisor of this internship. There will be limited at site members as we restart our operations in 2021 after the COVID-19 protocols have allowed it and the situation is seemingly under control. S/he is not expected to travel out of this duty station during the assignment. A flexible workspace will be provided. The intern will be expected to participate in team meetings, as well as other organisational meetings of interest, including the seminar series and trainings for volunteer-interns. Guidance will be provided on a regular basis. The accommodations and food are arranged / managed by the NGO staff / partner homestay families.

If accepted, the intern will be required to provide a copy of health insurance coverage / sign an indemnity undertaking and to fill out the relevant NGO forms on conditions regarding service as an intern.

Dharamshala Accommodation - educare india — *One of the work-cum-accommodations for EduCARE India interns at Dharamshala near the administration office complex.*

Screening / Selection: EduCARE India NGO and its affiliates are committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Single , shared-rooms and dorm accommodation for EduCARE India NGO interns at our Kangra Mission Hill complex — One of our safe and secure single, shared-rooms and hostel dorm accommodation and shared workplace for EduCARE India NGO interns at our Kangra Mission Hill complex facilities in peaceful private settings.

The opportunities are open and recruitment is ongoing.

You map please apply at – internship@new.educare.in with a cc to hr.new.educare.in@gmail.com