UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Communications and Social Media Coordinator

Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID)•New York, NY

8d•Remote

About The Position

The Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID) is seeking an organised, creative and detail-oriented Communications and Social Media Coordinator to provide day-to-day communications support to the Communications Division. The successful candidate will support social-media publishing, content administration, website updates and general communications coordination. This is a junior execution role. Strategic communications, brand direction and media relations remain the responsibility of the relevant Directors. The role is particularly suited to an early-career communications professional seeking practical international experience in digital communications, social media and institutional content management.

Requirements

Excellent written and spoken English.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good organisational and time-management skills.
Strong written communication ability.
Ability to follow established brand and editorial standards.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
Good interpersonal and professional communication skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a remote and internationally distributed team.
A creative, reliable and solutions-focused approach to work.
Willingness to learn and develop communications and digital-media skills.
Major social-media platforms.
Social-media publishing and scheduling.
Website content-management systems.
Basic digital analytics.
Content formatting and administration.
Digital communications tools.
Microsoft Office or comparable productivity applications.
Basic image, presentation or digital-content preparation.
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Studies, Digital Media or another relevant discipline.
Equivalent training, early-career experience or demonstrated capability may also be considered where appropriate.
Professional proficiency in English.
Early-career experience in communications, digital media, marketing, journalism or a related area.
Familiarity with major social-media platforms.
Familiarity with website content-management systems.
Experience preparing or formatting digital content.
Basic experience using analytics or content-scheduling tools.
Experience maintaining accurate digital records or communications files.
Experience working independently and taking responsibility for assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AI-assisted communications tools, content-scheduling platforms or basic design tools would be advantageous.
Knowledge or interest in climate change, sustainability, international development, artificial intelligence, blockchain and emerging digital technologies would also be advantageous.
Knowledge of an additional international language would be advantageous.
Previous experience within an international organisation, nonprofit organisation, think tank, research institution, technology organisation or sustainability-focused organisation would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

Schedule and publish approved social-media content.
Maintain DTID's social-media calendar.
Format approved content for different digital platforms.
Make routine website content updates under the direction of the Director of Strategic Communications and Brand.
Maintain communications files, image libraries, contact lists and content records.
Assist with the preparation of newsletters, event materials, presentations and digital content.
Track basic social-media and website performance.
Support communications activities surrounding DTID events and announcements.
Use approved AI and communications tools for routine production tasks where appropriate.
Provide administrative and coordination support to the Communications Division.
Follow DTID's approved brand, editorial and communications standards.
Undertake other reasonable communications responsibilities assigned by the reporting manager.

Benefits

Gain practical communications experience within an international organisation.
Develop social-media, digital-content and website-management skills.
Strengthen writing, editing and content-coordination skills.
Gain experience working within an international Communications Division.
Develop familiarity with institutional brand and editorial standards.
Work with communications professionals, researchers and technical specialists.
Gain exposure to climate, sustainability, international development and emerging technologies.
Build international professional networks and long-term professional relationships.
Work within a fully remote and globally distributed organisation.
Contribute directly to DTID's communications and institutional development.