Aspen Institute invites unemployed graduates to apply for Projects Internship Programme 2023 / 2024
Internship Application Closing Date: 24 November 2023
Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
As an integral member of the team, the Projects Intern will contribute significantly to the creation of a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in Southern Africa, thereby fostering long-term sustainable economic growth.
This paid internship will be from November 2023 to April 2024. The pay is ZAR9,000 per month, with expectations of working hours being 40 hours (Monday to Friday).
Salary: ZAR 9,000 – 9,371.50/month
Responsibilities:
- Day to day work involves supporting ANDE’s local Chapter’s team with research, project implementation, administrative, communications (social media, chapter update and newsletter), database, and event projects.
- Running event logistics (virtual and in-person) including setting up the event page, recommending appropriate venues, webinar support on zoom and Microsoft teams, marketing the event, sourcing and managing suppliers, registering attendees and updating campaigns.
- Updating information in our local chapter database, communicating with members to confirm data, knowledge sharing of research reports to our members and supporting all staff with a variety of administrative needs.
- Writing and proofreading blog posts, reviewing and compiling newsletters and chapter updates.
- Assisting with social media posting on LinkedIn and Twitter.
- Researching potential member opportunities, staying up to date on various topic areas of interest to ANDE members, i.e. gender equity, environmental action, job creation, etc
Requirements:
- An undergraduate, graduate student or recent graduate wanting to learn about entrepreneurship in emerging markets
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and remotely
- Adaptable – able to support multiple ongoing projects and pivot to new tasks quickly
- Strong attention to detail
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Experience managing databases (Salesforce experience preferable)
- Graphic design and communication skills (preferable)
How to apply
Clcik here to apply online for the Aspen Institute: Projects Internships 2023 / 2024
