About the internship
Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:
1. Manage the LinkedIn page under the guidance of the communications team and plan content to drive traffic
2. Assist in developing YouTube content plan, coordinate with the program team, set up sessions with partners and execute video recording and uploading on the page
3. Develop three social media campaigns independently to help drive engagement on Instagram
4. Support in writing, proofreading and editing communications materials for website, social media, Smile Train collaterals, etc
5. Assist in the preparation and execution of any events that may take place during the internship period (e.g., World Smile Day)
6. Work closely with the leadership team to formulate and execute 25-year celebration advocacy plans
7. Focus on the "Festival of Smiles Art for Impact" project
8. Coordinate with the media agency to develop high-quality graphics and visually appealing content for social media
9. Be constantly in the lookout for interesting success stories
10. Coordinate with different teams within and outside the organization to collect reports and information to develop communication materials and execute various campaigns
11. Write stories, blogs, reports, and minutes of various meetings
12. Coordinate with Smile Train partners to shortlist patient profiles and execute the success story documentation project
13. Perform any other related tasks to support the communications unit
Skill(s) required
Adobe Indesign
Content Marketing
Creative Writing
Digital Advertising
Digital Marketing
English Proficiency (Written)
Earn certifications in these skills
Who can apply
Only those candidates can apply who:
1. are available for full time (in-office) internship
2. can start the internship between 31st Jul'24 and 4th Sep'24
3. are available for duration of 6 months
4. are from or open to relocate to Delhi and neighboring cities
5. have relevant skills and interests
* Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.
Other requirements
1. Pursuing a graduate degree or having completed a graduate program in mass communications, development communication, public relations (PR), or journalism from an accredited university.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
3. A basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
4. Demonstrated interest in journalism, writing, public relations, etc.
5. Possess the ability to work on multiple tasks and assignments while maintaining attention to detail and the ability to be flexible with changing demands.
6. Possess a strong understanding of social media platforms and tools.
7. Past work or internship experience with health care or non-profits will be a plus.
8. Be proactive, self-monitored, and accountable with high emotional and intellectual maturity.
Perks
Certificate
Informal dress code
5 days a week
Additional information
PS: This internship is extendable for an additional six months upon satisfactory performance.
Number of openings
1
About Smile Train
Smile Train is the world's largest cleft charity that empowers local medical professionals with training, funding, and resources to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally. We advance a sustainable solution and scalable global health model for cleft treatment, drastically improving children's lives, including their ability to eat, breathe, speak, and ultimately thrive. Since 2000, Smile Train India has supported more than 700,000 free cleft surgeries across India, through a network of 150+ partner hospitals. To learn more about how Smile Train's India's sustainable approach, please visit smiletrainindia.org.
