Jolkona is a nonprofit that brings high potential social entrepreneurs from emerging countries to Seattle for an intensive 3-week mentor-driven accelerator. These entrepreneurs are solving some of the most challenging societal issues in their communities. Our mentors include some of Seattle's best startup talent who prepare these founders to scale and engage with investors at home & abroad.

Seattle is one of the most vibrant and welcoming startup hubs in the U.S. and has a rich history of innovation and invention. Jolkona seeks to position Seattle as a city that fosters the global entrepreneurial spirit. We’re building a network of mentors, business leaders and thought leaders who are creating and energizing communities of change makers around the world.

Do you love to write and want to broaden your awareness of global development, local philanthropy and
social media trends? Do you love spreading the word about awesome projects and ideas? Do you live-tweet, follow, and friend everyone you meet? Are you as enthusiastic online as you are offline?

Jolkona seeks a smart and savvy communications intern eager to build experience in blogging, marketing, and community management. We’re looking for someone to help us engage and grow our community of partners and donors, and play a crucial role in expanding Jolkona’s reach through traditional and social media.

• Engage Jolkona’s online community and introduce new audiences to our mission and vision.
• Write blog posts, tweets and help manage content on our social media channels.
• Work with Communications Manager to help design blog and newsletter content.
• Research, identify, and engage with advocates and media influencers.
• Track & analyze the growth and impact of Jolkona’s social media outreach.
• Stay up to date on new social media tools, best practices and how other organizations are using them.
• Launch campaigns!

• Excellent writing and editing skills; audio/video skills a plus.
• Active on Twitter and Facebook.
• Currently enrolled or recently graduated with a degree in Communications, Writing, Journalism, or related fields.
• Experience with WordPress, MailChimp , Google Analytics and other communications tools is preferred.
• Independent and a creative self-starter.
• Spends a lot of time online and stays up-do-date on social media trends.

/****This is a Volunteer/Unpaid position****/

Time Commitment:

• About 15-20 hours a week.
• Our office is laid back and fun, though it’s BYOC (bring your own computer).

• Must be able to attend all company-wide meetings.

Benefits:

• Exposure to the nonprofit world and ability to be a part of launching new giving campaigns.
• Ability to work with a team of passionate young professionals dedicated to helping change the world
• Connections and referrals on LinkedIn
• Ability to build your portfolio and gain real-world experience.
• Credit offered at most Universities (please ask for specific credit questions)
• Recommendation letter on successful completion of tasks.

If you are interested in applying for this position please send the following :

• Resume
• Cover letter.
• Writing sample, such as a blog post or newspaper article.