Global School Leaders (GSL) Social Media Internship
Social Media Intern
We seek a creative and analytical Social Media Intern to enhance our digital presence, drive engagement, and support content development. The ideal candidate has experience in social media management, content creation, and data analysis, with a passion for digital trends and authentic brand storytelling. They will identify opportunities for strengthening our social media presence, analyze performance metrics to inform strategy, and produce compelling content that resonates with our audience, ultimately building our online community and amplifying our message.
The Communications and Advocacy Team at Global School Leaders plays a key strategic role in positioning Global School Leaders as a thought leader through brand marketing and communications, as well as driving our vision of advancing the voice of school leaders in the ecosystem.
Key Projects and Workstreams
In this role, you will support the Communications Team in the following ways:
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Develop content across various social media formats (posts, images, videos, stories, reels) aligned with GSL’s brand guidelines.
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Develop and execute social media campaigns that increase audience engagement.
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Collaborate effectively with the communications team to expand content creation capacity and efficiency.
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Establish a data-informed approach to social media strategy by analyzing metrics and identifying optimization opportunities.
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Create a systematic pipeline of content by repurposing GSL’s existing repository of materials creatively.
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Identify and capitalize on emerging industry trends to enhance our social media presence and engagement.
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Support the maintenance of GSL’s mailing list database with improved organization and segmentation strategies.
In this role, you will be able to:
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Gain skills in developing and carrying out communications projects utilizing current trends to further the mission of a global nonprofit organization.
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Learn about leveraging data to optimize content creation and broader strategies.
Candidate Qualifications
Required Qualifications
(we will use these in our screening process; if you do not meet each of these, you will be denied)
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Degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field, OR previous work experience in a social media role.
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Demonstrated proficiency with social media platforms, their functionalities, and analytics.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
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Skills in basic visual design and video editing to create content independently.
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Basic familiarity with content creation tools such as Canva, MailChimp, or other visual design and video editing tools.
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Strong attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
(these will not be used for screening purposes; if you feel you have some but not all of these, you are still encouraged to apply)
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Prior experience of working in the education ecosystem.
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Basic understanding of nonprofit/NGO marketing and communications needs.
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Proven ability to work independently and problem-solve in a remote setting.
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Experience communicating effectively across cultural contexts and with diverse audiences.
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Willingness to learn and experiment.
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Curiosity to identify industry trends and optimize performance.
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Excellent time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments.
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Experience with content calendar planning and management.
Working Remotely
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You will work around 10–15 hours each week, with some weeks heavier than others.
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You must have internet access and access to a computer. These will not be provided for you.
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You will have little supervision and will need to monitor your own tasks and time carefully. Your manager will check in with you at least twice each week and will expect to see evidence of progress made on your projects during each check-in.
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Because there is little supervision, you will need to be proactive about reaching out for help, asking questions, and scheduling time to talk to others on the team as needed.
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Your working times can be flexible, but you will need to work with your manager to align your schedules. For example, you will not be able to work exclusively on weekends and you may need to have calls outside of typical working hours to account for the different time zones across our team.
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You will be paid hourly and are expected to keep track of your time and submit timesheets and invoices. Your manager will review your time to ensure it is in line with the tasks you have completed.
Work Location and Remuneration
The intern can be based in any country, with preference given to those with experience living or working in the Global South. The intern must have work authorization in their place of residence as GSL is not able to sponsor employment visas. A modest hourly rate is paid to all interns based on the cost of living and purchasing power in their country/city of residence. All interns will be paid at least the mandated minimum wage in their country or sometimes more in cases when the minimum wage is significantly lower than the living wage.
Commitment to Diversity
GSL is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees – across nationalities, races, ethnicity, religions, economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, disabilities, languages, ages, genders, and prior experiences. In our hiring, we seek those with an inclusive mindset and who notice and correct inequities when they arise.
Child Safeguarding
GSL is committed to safeguarding children. Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process. All team members are asked to agree to a safeguarding policy.
