2018 Organiser Internship Programme

Through the program, aspiring young activists develop leadership, facilitation, community organising and communication skills.

During the internship, JO’s will be involved in running Youth Groups; youth group is our main platform for engaging and developing equalizers.

The work of a JO will entail: working with a team of facilitators, building strong relationships in communities and schools, participating in and assisting with campaigns.

Participants must be energetic, hard-working, self-motivated and team players who are able to adapt to a fast-changing environment,

The 2018 JO Internship Programme entails the following:

• It is a one year, full-time, paid internship based in the Youth Department.
• Meeting with school and community members to build relationships and involve them in our work.
• Each JO will be an integral part of youth groups, which includes working with a team of facilitators and ensuring that logistics around youth groups are taken care of.
• Political Education, Leadership Development, and other training workshops.
• Representing EE on public and private platforms.
• Office hours are 9-5pm. However, JOs work flexible hours (late evenings and weekends).

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

• Must be between ages of 18 – 27.
• Post school youth who have relevant experience in facilitating or working with school pupils.
• Are able to commit 100% of your time to the organisation. Successful applicants must be able to start the programme full-time on 1 February 2018.

Characteristics we are looking for include:

• Leadership
• Ability to work hard and focus
• Maturity
• Dedication
• Passion
• Responsibility
• Creativity
• Communication skills
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Punctuality
• Problem solving techniques.

Download the application form here APPLICATION LINK

LINK TO INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY DETAIL

Deadline: 25 January,