Communication coordinator | Sunseed Desert Technology

Communication

Coordinator position

The Communication Department coordinates the education of community members and visitors and the production of marketing and educational publicity material. Using social media, the Sunseed website and local contacts, we generate interest in our commitment to living a sustainable and low-impact lifestyle. Activities range from reaching out to online and local audiences, to communicating internally and managing the recruitment process for co-learning residents.

It is required that you bring your own laptop and phone to the project.

Core Responsibilities

Producing Sunseed e-newsletters
Recruitment for the co-learning residency program
Maintaining and developing Sunseed’s website, social media profiles and other web presence
Taking photos and videos of daily and weekly activities in the project
Producing other publicity materials such as posters, postcards, fliers and information as needed
Ensuring all project documentation is up-to-date and consistent in style
Ensuring that as much as possible Sunseed literature is in both English and Spanish
Approaching both Spanish and English media (magazines, websites, radio, TV etc.) regarding possible features, articles and broadcasts about Sunseed
Advertising the project cost-effectively
Helping to organise and publicise special events such as courses, guided tours and open days with the Education Coordinator
Helping to organise Sunseed events
General office support as needed

Requirements

Experience writing blog items and social media posts
Knowledge about Instagram (producing content, posts, reels, analysing data, communication with users and knowledge about current algorithms)
Knowledge and experience of platforms such as Mailjet and Wix
Media/PR experience
Photography and video skills
Previous knowledge of NGO administration (desired)
An understanding of organisational structures, particularly non-hierarchical organisations and those in the third sector
Previous work experience with volunteers and youth ideally in a support role
A strong affinity with Sunseed’s vision and mission
Graphic design experience (Any of the following: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Affinity, Canva)
Commitment to promoting low-impact living
Good organisational abilities
Good communication skills, including ability to work as part of a closely integrated team
Confidence, sensitivity, patience and open mindedness
Own laptop with graphic design softwares installed
Proven experience engaging with a diverse audience
Ability to set targets, identify priorities and monitor progress
Ability to live in a basic communal environment with limited resources and the desire to live and work closely with group members
Ability to document and evaluate work
Ability to lead and motivate assistants, interns, ESC's and co-learning residents, who range from those with a wealth of experience to those with little or none

Application

Please fill out this form here. For any more questions send us an email to communication@sunseed.org.uk