HELP spark conversations in african communities with this ngo management internship
We are happy to offer this NGO management internship in Cape Town with a nonprofit doing solar-powered cinema screenings.
Sunshine Cinema is not like other cinemas: It is a solar-powered media distribution network which operates mobile. On the road, short films with a social impact are being screened using solar power. Content is being found in rural communities and, moreover, they involve the local youth in their film making efforts. Most films are educational and informative stories about the humans in the communities. Moreover, they train youth in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Malawi to be impact producers and use relevant documentaries to spark dialogue, educate, and inspire social change.
As an intern you can contribute using the media to raise awareness about social issues. You will be working in the office in Cape Town and gain experience in different areas like reporting, monitoring and evaluation, social media, marketing, and sometimes also assist with the movie screenings in the area. This internship is a good mix of office work and active engagement!
QUICK FACTS
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Cape Town, South Africa |
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Film-Focused NGO |
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Reporting, Social Media, Marketing, PR, Events Coordination |
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8 Weeks |
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From USD 2,432 (on-site) / USD 525 (remote) |
ORGANIZATION
Founded in 2013, Sunshine Cinema is a South African solar powered cinema network that converts solar power to social impact. They train youth in South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to be impact producers hosting solar powered screenings with a mobile cinema unit (the Sunbox). They use documentary and feature films that address social and environmental challenges and practical ways to overcome them. And also use these screenings to spark dialogue and inspire social change in their communities.
They work in four countries with 17 Sunbox Ambassadors, who have screened to over 20,000 audience members during more than 200 screenings. They also developed a free podcast series, The SunCloud, to amplify their reach outside public gatherings. In addition, information on relevant topics and recorded interviews with community leaders, civil society groups, journalists, and filmmakers are shared on community Whatsapp groups, social media platforms, and through Webinars with low data usage. This work feeds into their existing community engagement strategies as it connects their Ambassadors to stakeholders, and further builds their audience network.
TASKS & REQUIREMENTS
As an intern, you will support Sunshine Cinema with marketing, social media, fundraising, as well as facilitating the film projects. You will learn about African Cinema distribution and media advocacy interventions that raise awareness about social issues.
What you’ll do
You will be involved in the following tasks:
- Data collection and evaluation: filling all reports, voice notes, photos and videos and track Sunshine Cinemas’s impact goals
- Social media and marketing: collecting visuals from screenings to do regular recap posts online and provide thank you packages to filmmakers for their support
- Set ups, advertising, PR: occasionally preparing, coordinating and facilitating the movie screenings
Did you know? You can also join a Communications and Fundraising Internship with Sunshine Cinema.
Requirements
- Just-do-mentality and keen to take on different kind of tasks
- Good English skills
- Be able to work independently
- Keen to work with social media and interest in films
- Nice to have: project management experience
- Drivers license preferable
- Experience with video, photography, and basic shooting & editing preferable
- Bring your own laptop
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
You’ll be staying at a volunteer house called Yoga Shala, a house in Capri, on Cape Town’s Southern Peninsula, where people from around the world stay while volunteering in the surrounding communities. Everyone at the house plays a role and assists in the general day to day operation of yoga shala, from the kitchen to gardening and cleaning, creating a great community in the house. There is free WiFi and the nearest shopping center is a 10-minute drive away.
If you do your internship remotely, you will of course be working from the comfort of your home.
DATES & RATES
Internship start and end dates are flexible and will be discussed with you during the selection process.
What you’ll pay (2023 rates)
8 weeks USD 2,432
12 weeks USD 3,295
16 weeks USD 4,158
20 weeks USD 5,021
26 weeks USD 6,316
Remote internship Fixed fee USD 525
What you are paying for:
- Accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Airport transfers
- Wifi access
- Laundry service available
- 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
- Assistance with your visa arrangement & other preparations
- Supervision and support during your internship
- Check-ins and feedback from your supervisor
- A reference letter at the end of your internship
- A discount on weekend activities, exclusive to Roots interns
- Personal account on NexGen Careers, a career development platform that offers content & courses focused on exploring different career opportunities
- Troubleshooting if needed
Excludes:
- Flights to Cape Town
- Daily transport to the office
- Visa and medical & travel insurance costs for the duration of your placement – must include cover for repatriation
- Lunch, drinks, snacks, and items of personal nature (f.e. curios, gifts, clothing)
- Costs for additional excursions or activities
QUICK FACTS
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Cape Town, South Africa OR Remote |
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Film-focused NGO |
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Reporting, Social Media, Marketing, PR, Events Coordination |
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Min. 8 Weeks |
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From USD 2,432 (on-site) / USD 525 (remote) |
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
”My time here has been an eye-opener and my perspective on a lot of things changed The internship made me independent and changed me in a good way. It's not easy to be so far away from home but I never really felt homesick. That's because everyone here in Cape Town is so friendly and kind. The city really stole my heart. I know for sure I will come back to South Africa.
Hélène, BelgiumCommunications and Fundraising intern in Cape Town, South Africa
INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Gain practical experience in marketing, reporting, and event coordination
- Gain a full insight in the day to day running of a nonprofit organization
- Contribute to a charity raising awareness of important issues in African communities
- Live and work in Cape Town, arguably one of the most stunning cities in the world. Or enjoy the comfort from home if you prefer a remote internship
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Enjoy exploring South Africa’s many highlights during your time off
8 weeks USD 2,432
12 weeks USD 3,295
16 weeks USD 4,158
12 weeks USD 3,295
16 weeks USD 4,158
Remote internship: USD 525
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.
NEED TO MAKE AN ENQUIRY FIRST?
Or if you’d just like to ask us some questions about this internship first, just fill in the contact form below. We’ll be happy to assist!
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