Free the Slaves
About Free the Slaves
Founded in 2000, Free the Slaves (FTS) is a pioneer and leader in the global effort to eradicate slavery. Our mission is to liberate those in slavery and change the conditions that allow slavery to persist. Free the Slaves works at the grassroots level to empower vulnerable individuals and communities to achieve freedom from slavery and develop resistance to slavery. We work with and through local partners to build national capacity to combat slavery and trafficking. We advocate for policies and laws that help in the fight against slavery. We are committed to rigorous assessment of our work and scrupulous integrity in the use of donor funds. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with programs in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Middle East, Free the Slaves has a diverse and expert staff and a highly engaged and supportive board of directors. For more information, see: www.freetheslaves.net.
Position Description
The Free the Slaves internship program is a formal effort to develop and train future leaders of the anti-slavery movement. We seek to provide each participant with training and hands-on experience in various facets of anti-slavery programming. We encourage students to arrange academic credit as Free the Slaves internships offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization and close supervision by FTS staff. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements. In addition, interns are provided with a one-time stipend after the end of their internship.
Social Media Internship
This position reports directly to the MENA Regional Manager, based in Amman, Jordan. The Social Media Intern will support the establishment of social media platforms in the Middle East and North Africa region. This role involves brainstorm, pitch, and create new and engaging content with the goal to increase brand awareness, drive conversions to respective sites, and manage Free the Slaves Media brand image. The internship can take place remotely and can be full-time or part-time.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish, monitor and post to social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
- Analyze post performance and analytics to gauge success.
- Participate in brainstorms and content ideation
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
- Must have a passion for social media marketing
- Basic knowledge of creating graphics in Canva
- Be fluent in English and Arabic, both written and spoken
- Have excellent multi-tasking and be able to work both independently and within a team
- Must have your own computer and reliable Wi-Fi
- Be well organized, self-motivated, and reliable and should be able to work well both
How to apply
Please send completed applications to [email protected] with “Social Media Internship – MENA” in the subject line. Applications should include a:
- Cover letter that outlines how your interests, skills and experience meet the qualifications for the position
- Resume,
- List of two references, and
- Social media accounts your manage (if you only have your personal account to show, that is an acceptable example