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COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING INTERNSHIP IN CAMBODIA
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
BUILD COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING SKILLS WHILST HELPING TO LIFT CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY
This is your chance to help break the cycle of poverty for children in Cambodia whilst gaining skills and experience in marketing and communications. You’ll contribute to fundraising strategies, manage social media channels, and help connect a wider community to support a nonprofit in running integrated programs so impoverished children and their families can break the cycle of poverty.
You’ll work for a social impact nonprofit that works towards community uplift through various programs revolving around the core offerings of education, nutrition and health. REACH Siem Reap’s holistic approach supports children from 5 to 18 years old whilst also offering outreach assistance to their families. Their aim is to provide children with a safe, educational space to grow, develop, find employment in adulthood, and break the cycle of poverty.
As a nonprofit, this organization relies on donations and outside funding to sustain their important work. Your role as an intern will be to help spread word and raise support for their programs. This is a versatile internship that will provide you with experience in marketing, communications, and fundraising. You’ll be engaged in devising and executing fundraising campaigns, managing social media channels, and liaising with NGO partnerships.
ORGANIZATION
This organization is a social impact nonprofit focussed on breaking the cycle of poverty and reducing the socio-economic gap in Siem Reap, Cambodia through education. REACH Siem Reap provides English classes alongside a range of 12 integrated programs.
They take a more holistic approach to most education initiatives and when enrolling children into their school they provide their families with all-rounded support. Their aim is to provide children with both quality education and a safe environment to grow so that one day they can find fair employment and break free from poverty.
TASKS & REQUIreMENTS
Your role will revolve around boosting the reach and engagement of the organization’s marketing and communications channels. You’ll be involved with developing and executing strategies for social media channels and fundraising campaigns. Your days will be spent measuring the progress of campaigns, identifying areas for development, and devising strategies for improvement.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with marketing strategy
- Handling growth and engagement for social media
- Creating content for blogs, newsletters, articles and other online channels
- Assist with video editing
- Assist with content writing that helps the social media accounts grow organically
- Analysis and reports
Requirements
- Academic background or experience in marketing, communications, or related field is preferred
- Fluent English language skills
- Familiarity with social media platforms
- Computer literate
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent written communication
- Culturally aware and open-minded
- Working with children requires a valid police check
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
You’ll be based in Siem Reap, Cambodia’s second-largest city and the capital of Siem Reap Province. The city boasts a blend of French colonial and Chinese architectural influences and offers an array of attractions including museums, traditional Apsara dance performances, a Cambodian cultural village, and a diverse cuisine and nightlife. Most notably, Siem Reap is home to the renowned Angkor Wat temples pictured on Cambodia’s flag.
Accommodation is organized on a case-by-case basis from a selection of guesthouses and hotels. Each apartment is well-equipped with comfortable rooms, laundry, a kitchen, and Wifi. The guesthouse options include breakfast; there is not a shared kitchen for guests to use, but there is a restaurant on-site and plenty of local spots nearby to try out. Interns will also have the option to join for two meals at the organization’s center.
Safety & Support
Safety & Support
Cambodians are very friendly and although most visits are trouble-free, petty crime (e.g. bag or phone snatches) does occur. Make sure to visit your doctor and dentist for a check-up before your internship and to get all the recommended vaccines and/or medications necessary to stay healthy. Malaria risk is present throughout the year in all areas except Phnom Penh, other main cities, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap and close to Tonle Sap. Depending on your travel plans, consult your local health clinic for advice on malaria precautions.
Communication
Communication
Mobile network in the bigger cities is generally good, but you might not be able to use your phone in the more rural areas. Note that global roaming is often very expensive in Cambodia, so you might want to consider buying a local SIM card.
Meals
Meals
You’ll be able to prepare your own meals at your accommodation and you have the option to join the 3:30PM meal at the organization’s center. There are also a variety of restaurants, bars, cafes, and street food to try out around Siem Reap.
Location details
Location details
You’ll be based in Siem Reap, Cambodia’s second-largest city and the capital of Siem Reap Province. The city boasts a blend of French colonial and Chinese architectural influences and offers an array of attractions including museums, traditional Apsara dance performances, a Cambodian cultural village, and a diverse cuisine and nightlife. Most notably, Siem Reap is home to the renowned Angkor Wat temples pictured on Cambodia’s flag.
DATES & RATES
Fee Breakdown
Internship dates are flexible. The exact start and end dates will be discussed with you during the selection process.
What you’ll pay (2025 rates)
The rate depends on the type of available accommodation, but for a private apartment they start at:
4 weeks USD 1,421
8 weeks USD 1,723
12 weeks USD 2,025
16 weeks USD 2,326
20 weeks USD 2,628
26 weeks USD 3,066
Inclusions
- Careful matchmaking. It takes time to find the right internship for each person, and we take this process very seriously
- Initial interview with one of our team to gauge your skills, interests, and desired learning outcomes
- An academic internship eligible for university credit. Check with your university to confirm if this internship qualifies for credit or alternatively we can assist you with purchasing transfer credits.
- Accommodation in an apartment in town. Please contact us for availability and prices. It’s also possible to stay in a single room in a guesthouse (additional fee applies).
- Airport transfer upon arrival
- Option to join 3:30PM meal at the organization’s center
- Wifi acces
- Guidance with your visa arrangement and other preparations
- Development of an Internship Work Plan to help you reach your learning goals
- Onboarding with your supervisor
- Regular check-ins
- Support from the Roots team remotely
- A certificate of completion at the end of your internship
- A reference letter upon request
Exclusions
- Flights to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport
- Visa and medical/travel insurance costs for the duration of your placement – must include cover for repatriation
- Meals
- Transport to the office
- Airport transfer upon departure
- Electricity bill in case of staying in an apartment, the costs vary depending on your usage (between USD 30-100 per month)
- Drinks, snacks, and items of personal nature (f.e. curios, gifts, clothing)
- Costs for additional excursions or activities
GALLERY
REVIEWS
My internship in Cambodia was very worthwhile. Roots helped me a lot to organize everything, including my accommodation before I arrived. I wanted to do my internship somewhere in Southeast Asia, but it would have been very difficult to find this experience without Roots. As a marketing intern, I took on many tasks, but the main focuses were creating content, writing posts, editing videos, updating the website, and photography. Since I'm currently studying communications, it was a great experience to apply the knowledge and skills I've learned from university so far to the professional field. I wasn't sure if I wanted to work in this field after graduating, however, after this experience, I am eager to embark on a career in communications as the tasks I worked on were interesting and engaging. Besides the work itself, it was also great to meet new people and explore temples in Siem Reap.
Chaewon, South Korean – Hanze University
Communications and Marketing Internship, Cambodia
Over my 3 months in Cambodia, I had the honor of living within the Siem Reap community, and more importantly, the privilege to work with an organization dedicated to uplifting it. The work they do extends to all aspects of their students’ lives, and the passion the children put toward learning embodies that. I came with a specific job to do; to help build a program for students to learn about computers and computer safety, but when I arrived on the first day, it was clear that my job was much more than that. I was granted the opportunity to connect with the local community and learn from their experiences and culture. During my time, I was able to foster relationships with the community, the team at my host organization, and the students; I even had the chances to join some classes, go on bike rides, and participate in organization-wide excursions. Although my internship has come to an end, my love for this organization and the work that I was able to do will fuel my future endeavours for years to come.
Alexandra, American – Loyola Marymount University
Technical Support Internship, Cambodia
QUICK FACTS
LOCATION: Siem Reap, Cambodia
PROJECT FOCUS: Social Impact / Education NGO
TASK FOCUS: Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Reporting
LENGTH: Min. 4 weeks
COST: From USD 1,421
FEATURED REVIEW
My internship in Cambodia was very worthwhile. Roots helped me a lot to organize everything, including my accommodation before I arrived. I wanted to do my internship somewhere in Southeast Asia, but it would have been very difficult to find this experience without Roots. As a marketing intern, I took on many tasks, but the main focuses were creating content, writing posts, editing videos, updating the website, and photography. Since I'm currently studying communications, it was a great experience to apply the knowledge and skills I've learned from university so far to the professional field. I wasn't sure if I wanted to work in this field after graduating, however, after this experience, I am eager to embark on a career in communications as the tasks I worked on were interesting and engaging. Besides the work itself, it was also great to meet new people and explore temples in Siem Reap.
Chaewon, South Korean – Hanze University
Communications and Marketing Internship, Cambodia
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re ready to apply for this internship, here’s what to do:
APPLY
Fill in the application form (it will show in a new screen) which includes sharing your CV to us.
SPEAK WITH AN ADVISOR
We’ll set up a call with you to go through your application.
INTERNSHIP MATCHING
If we feel it’s a good match, we’ll set up a call between you and the supervisor for this internship.
PAYMENT
If everyone’s happy, we’ll provisionally confirm your placement! We’ll then send you the invoice for the deposit, getting started with the booking process and all the info you need.
CONFIRMATION
Only once we receive payment of the deposit your placement will be confirmed.
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