Marketing Intern At Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya, was established in 2004, transforming a 90,000 – acre cattle ranch into a flagship wildlife conservancy. It is home to the largest population of the Critically Endangered eastern black rhino, >40 southern white rhinos and the world’s last two northern white rhinos. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees in a sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya, and still manages a very successful livestock programme. Ol Pejeta also supports the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure and livelihoods to strengthen wildlife stewardship and conservation outside the conservancy We are seeking a high caliber, self-motivated and dedicated applicant to fill the position of Marketing Intern.

Position: Marketing Intern.
Type: Temporary.
Reports to: Digital Marketing officer.
Department: PR & Marketing.
Location: Kenya.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 8th May 2024.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and creative Marketing Intern to join our dynamic Marketing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting in developing and implementing effective digital marketing strategies to promote Ol Pejeta’s brand, engage with our target audience, and drive visitor awareness and participation. As the Marketing Intern, you will play a vital role in enhancing our online presence, managing various digital platforms, and ensuring a consistent and engaging brand experience across all digital channels.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the marketing team in data entry tasks and management of customer databases and conducting basic data analysis to assess marketing campaign effectiveness.
2. Support the marketing team in organizing and coordinating events, campaigns and promotional activities.
3. Assist in development of marketing materials, including brochures, flyers etc.
4. Provide admin support to the marketing team as needed.
5. Assist in creating and implementing social media strategies across various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to create engaging content, monitor online presence and contribute to building an active online community.
6. Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm and develop creative content ideas.
7. Assist in copywriting for website content, blog posts, social media and promotional materials.
8. Support the audio-visual team in creating audio-visual material; photography, videography and editing of produced content that meets set output qualities for online and social media
9. Support live streaming activities.
10. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or relevant department personnel to support the overall objectives of the internship and needs of the organisation.

Qualifications and skills:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and understanding of social media platforms.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
5. Knowledge of basic graphic design principles and tools (e.g. Canva) is a plus.
6. Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.