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.
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.
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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.
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
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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
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.
What we look for
Passion
You believe passionately that students can achieve at high levels, that education systems can be designed to ensure that achievement, and that developing school leaders is a key element in doing so.
Learning
You love to learn - from others, from research, from your work - and you are open to saying that you do not know the answer to a question, but that you will go and find the answers. You are also willing to help others on the team learn and are generous with your knowledge.
Leadership
You welcome opportunities to lead. Because we are a small team, everyone has a voice and has opportunities to lead meetings and projects.
Relationships
You set a high bar for yourself and for others both in the work you produce and in the way you form relationships. You demonstrate care for others, and you think about the impact you have on those around you. You seek out, listen to and value the voices of those closest to children - students, teachers, school leaders, and our partners.
Self-Starter
You are a self-starter and great at managing your time. Because of our remote work, you will have a very flexible schedule but high expectations for what you accomplish during your work time. (Please note, though, that due to our team being spread across the globe, meetings may need to be scheduled at very early morning hours (5 or 6am) or very late evening/night hours (10 or 11pm).
About GSL
School leaders have the potential to make incredible changes in the lives of students by building a strong school culture and helping teachers provide great instruction. Yet, school leadership has not been prioritized in low and middle-income countries. GSL works to change that through the following workstreams:
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We catalyze and support local partner organizations to deliver and scale high-quality training to school leaders.
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We generate insights from our partners and the broader research community to inform education policymakers, researchers, and practitioners on the best ways to support and develop strong school leadership.
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We connect our partner organizations with each other for deep learning between themselves and amongst the broader school leadership community - governments, funders, and policymakers.
We are a small but mighty remote team spread across the globe. We care about each other, and we care about the work.
In eight years, we have:
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Partnered with organizations in over 14 countries in the Global South and have supported over 13,000 school leaders, reaching approximately 2.3 million students.
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Published three evidence reviews on what is known about school leadership globally, as well as an annual survey that helps the policy community hear school leaders' voices on their ground realities and the support they need in their roles.
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Become one of the leading voices in conversations about school leadership in the global south, being asked to speak at conferences and webinars throughout the world, and being recognized for our work. In 2021, HundrED, in partnership with the World Bank, recognized GSL as one of the top ten impactful and scalable solutions that support teachers’ professional development.
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Established the School Leadership Network with the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 hosted by UNESCO and the Varkey Foundation to convene online meetings with 150+ experts and 1000+ school leaders from 100+ countries to foster peer learning, share innovative practices, and strengthen school leaders’ voice in policy circles.
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Expanded our work to support needs during COVID in the Philippines, Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria, and Peru.