We Are Hiring
Marketing and Communication Associate Position
Organization: Wake na Vijana Initiatives
Location: Ruaka
Position Type: Contract, Entry Level
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to join our team as a Marketing and Communication Associate. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leveraging marketing strategies, storytelling, and communication initiatives to advance our mission of empowering youth and women.
Responsibilities:
- Storytelling:
- Craft compelling narratives that highlight the success stories and impact of our programs.
- Collaborate with program teams to gather authentic and impactful stories from beneficiaries.
- Create multimedia content, including videos, graphics, and testimonials, to effectively communicate our mission and achievements.
- Social Media Management:
- Develop and execute social media strategies to engage and grow our online community.
- Manage daily content creation, scheduling, and monitoring across various platforms.
- Implement social media campaigns to drive awareness, participation, and support.
- Blogging:
- Write engaging and informative blog posts that align with our organization’s goals and resonate with our target audience.
- Conduct research to stay informed about industry trends and issues related to youth and women empowerment.
- Newsletter Writing:
- Create and curate content for regular newsletters to keep our supporters informed about our activities, achievements, and upcoming events.
- Segment and personalize newsletters to cater to different donor and audience segments.
- SEO:
- Optimize website content for search engines to improve visibility and reach a wider audience.
- Conduct keyword research and implement SEO best practices to enhance online discoverability.
- Updating Website Pages:
- Regularly update and maintain the organization’s website to reflect current programs, events, and achievements.
- Collaborate with the design team to ensure the website is visually appealing and user-friendly.
- Other Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align marketing efforts with organizational goals.
- Monitor and analyze the performance of marketing initiatives using analytics tools.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in marketing and communications.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, blogging, and newsletter writing.
- Basic understanding of SEO principles.
- Familiarity with WordPress
- Familiarity with Canva
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passion for social impact and a commitment to the mission of empowering youth and women.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a sample of your previous work to info@wakevijana.org. In your cover letter, share how your skills and experiences align with our organization’s mission.