Ubuntu Pathways is currently seeking a Marketing and Communications Intern for the upcoming Spring 2024 semester. In this position, you will actively contribute to our impactful initiatives, including by not limited to: supporting marketing campaigns, event planning, graphic design, copywriting, and more.

Who we are:

Ubuntu Pathways is a nonprofit organization that provides an integrated support system of health, education, and social support in the townships of Gqeberha, South Africa. Ubuntu has redefined mainstream development models by focusing on the depth rather than breadth of our impact on a community of 400,000. Shifting away from traditional development models that fail to address the compounding burdens of poverty, we have developed a holistic pathway that takes children and families from vulnerability to stability and success. Our transformative theory of change is rooted in four guiding mandates: developing cradle-to-career programs; prioritizing depth over breadth of impact; investing in the sustainability of our institution, and listening to and learning from our community. Through a comprehensive system of education, health, and household support, we are placing 2,000 vulnerable children and their families on pathways out of poverty–from cradle to career.

Who you are:

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, or related field
• 1+ years professional relevant experience
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite Tools (Slides and Sheets), and data visualization tools
• Copywriting experience
• Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities:

• Commitment of 10-15 hours per week; hybrid position with 1-2 days in person
• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator
• Contribute to the development of social media campaigns and concepts, including for Ubuntu’s milestone 25th Anniversary in 2024
• Design engaging graphics for various platforms
• Conduct research to inform marketing strategies
• Assist with website design and maintenance
• Help in creating collateral and content for our 25th Anniversary Gala at Gotham Hall in New York City on May 30th

Ubuntu is guided by a simple, all-encompassing, yet radical mission: to help raise Port Elizabeth’s orphaned and vulnerable children by giving them what all children deserve—everything.