Communications Coordinator at Thanda After-School 52 views0 applications

Thanda is currently seeking a Communications Coordinator, who will be based in our Administrative office in Hibberdene, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This is a full time position and ideal for someone looking to live close to the ocean to swim, surf, hike, and enjoy the beautiful nature on the South Coast. The culture at Thanda is one of passion, energy, hard work, a good sense of humour. We promote flexible working hours with an atmosphere of trust and team work. We are not only looking for the right person for the job, but the right person for the team.

Thanda was founded in 2008 in the rural community of Umtwalume on the South Coast of KZN in an effort to fill the gaps for children where social services, schools, and communities had been stretched thin. Today, we provide over 650 children with Early Childhood Development and daily After-School Education programmes, and run Organic Agriculture Development Programmes for over 200 adults. Visit our website to find out more about our programmes and impact.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing the Marketing Plan, including online campaigns
• Collecting information, photos, and stories from our various programmes
• Creating content for online platforms (social media, monthly newsletters, blogs, website, etc.) and managing Thanda’s presence on these platforms
• Analyse and evaluate social media campaigns and strategies
• Assisting with funder reporting by compiling first drafts of funding reports

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent writing skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Photoshop (Illustrator or InDesign also preferred, but not mandatory)
• Basic video creation and editing skills
• Experience using WordPress or alternative content management system
• Extensive knowledge of social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• General knowledge of design
• Basic knowledge of Google Analytics and AdWords, SE
• Ability to manage a varied and sometimes demanding workload
• Ability to work both independently as well as part of a small team
• One to two years’ work experience

Remuneration: International applicants: As Thanda is unable to sponsor work permits, this will be treated as a voluntary position, Thanda will however will assist with travel and accommodation.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Closing date: Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

How to apply:

**To Apply:** Please email your CV with a covering letter (as a PDF in one document) to [email protected] using “Ref: Communications Coordinator” in the email subject line.