Communications Intern

We want a person with a passion to fight asylum destitution and great digital and social media skills who is looking for a first paid role in communications, awareness and fundraising.

They will carry out a structured programme of activities and develop and run and develop Hopes social media. Activities will include designing and delivering an online fundraising campaign, organising events to encourage Hope supporters, linking in to national and regional campaigns and using social media to give a voice to the stories of our clients.

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Purpose of post

To raise awareness of the issue of asylum destitution and grow support for the work of Hope Projects. This is a 12 month paid internship for a person looking for professional experience in fundraising and communications.

Responsible to                    Director

Hours:                                     .5FTE (equivalent to 2.5 days per week)

Salary                                      £14,546 (pro rata of £29093)

Place of work:                     Birmingham office and from home

People with lived experience of immigration control are particularly encouraged to apply

Person specification

Ability

1.       Excellent social media skills

2.       Excellent organisation skills

3.       Ability to talk with people, individually and in groups

4.       A good eye for design

5.       Ability to work flexibly and to tight timescales

6.       Ability to speak one or more languages commonly spoken by people seeking asylum in the UK (desired)

Knowledge and understanding

7.       Understanding of issues affecting destitute asylum seekers

Qualities

8.       Enthusiastic approach to communication

9.       Empathy towards destitute asylum seekers

10.  Good at communicating with colleagues and managers

11.  A commitment to equal opportunities and diversity

12.  Willing and able to travel around Birmingham

Job description:

1. Under the supervision of the director and other Hope staff to carry out a programme of activities and events such as:
   • Organising an in person event to thank Hope supporters
   • Designing and carrying out a winter fundraising appeal
   • Contributing to online and in person campaigns run by Hope partners such as Asylum Matters and Together with Refugees
   • Managing and developing Hopes social media, currently facebook and X (twitter). This will include creating content with Hope clients and recognising occasions such as Refugee Week, World Homelessness day and United Nations Day
   • Organising a sponsored fundraising event
2. Accurately recording and reporting on work undertaken
3. Making links with potential supporters, individual and corporate
4. Be aware of and work within Hope policies and procedures, including but not restricted to Safeguarding; Health and Safety; and Equality and Diversity.
5. Contribute to planning and the development of Hope Project
6. Attend Team Meetings, Steering Group and other Partner meetings.
7. To maintain a good relationship with other Hope staff and partners
8. Engage with regular support and supervision
9. Undertake training when required
10. Any other tasks in line with the nature of the post