Fair Trade Tourism is looking to recruit an intern on the Jennifer Caldwell Memorial Internship programme for a period of twelve-months from September 2013 until August 2014.
Job Title: Marketing Projects Intern
(Jennifer Caldwell Memorial Internship)
- Grade: B2
- Location: Pretoria, South Africa
- Stipend: R72,000 per annum
- Fixed Term Internship: September 2013 – August 2014
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Project manage Indaba, including logistical arrangements, stakeholder communications, and budgeting
- Assist with keeping all social media platforms updated with relevant, topical information
- Assist with search for new social media platforms/forums
- Assist with maintenance of FTT website
- Assist with market research (e.g. surveys)
- Assist with monitoring and evaluation reporting
- Assist with logistics/administration of marketing department; and
- Manage front desk.
FTT’s staff complement is small and, as such, the Marketing Projects Intern may, from time to time, be required to assist with other projects and/or office management duties. Where such requests are within the ability of the intern to perform, they may not unreasonably be refused.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
- Minimum Grade 12 education
- Tertiary qualification in tourism with a minimum of 65% in major subjects; and
- Less than one year formal work experience
Skills and competences:
- Basic understanding of Fair Trade and sustainable development
- Fluent in English (good written and verbal communications skills)
- Able to plan and undertake administrative work with supervision
- Able to gather and manage data
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible and able to adapt to a changing environment; and
- Proficient in Microsoft software applications.
Honouring the memory of Jennifer Caldwell, this internship was established to empower young, previously disadvantaged South Africans.
The successful candidate will be:
- A black South African under the age of 26
- Interested in current debates concerning tourism and sustainable development
- Passionate about Fair Trade
- Self-motivated and able to work under pressure whether independently or as part of a team; and
- Able to manage many tasks simultaneously
OTHER INFORMATION:
Other benefits are as per FTT’s policies and procedures.
Applicants should send CVs, inclusive of academic record and three contactable references, to:
Closing date for applications: 16 August 2013
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