Communications and Social Media Intern

Kineara; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 11,240; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and guidance

Lunch and transportation costs

Flexible working environment

Job summary

A community support organization in London is looking for a Communications & Social Media Volunteer to assist in sharing impactful stories through digital communications. This role is ideal for university students or recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in the charity sector. Responsibilities include creating social media content, handling communications tasks, and maintaining the organization's brand voice. The position offers mentorship, flexibility, and compensation aligned with the London living wage.

Qualifications

• Must be a university student or recent graduate seeking work experience.
• Keen interest in digital media and content creation expected.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver social media content.
• Handle communications tasks like social media posts and newsletters.
• Assist in implementing the communications strategy.
• Maintain the company's brand voice across platforms.
• Engage with the community on social media.

Skills

Interest in digital media

Content creation

Engagement with diverse audiences

Proactive and organized self-starter

Education

University student or recent graduate

Job description

Role: Communications & Social Media Volunteer

Duration: 3 months

Work Hours: Part time (21 hours a week)

Location: Remote/Hybrid in London (with at least one day a week in the office)

This is a paid role.*

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate Communications & Social Media Volunteer to help us share the impact of our work with a range of audiences, including partners, supporters, and the communities we serve. This role offers an opportunity to develop hands‑on experience in digital communications while contributing to meaningful, socially impactful work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation and delivery of social media content.
• Handle day‑to‑day communications tasks, including drafting and scheduling social media posts, newsletters, and updating website content.
• Assist the Communications Manager in implementing the organisation’s communications strategy across platforms and channels.
• Maintain Kineara’s brand voice across all social media platforms.
• Moderate and engage with members of a Facebook support group.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A university student, recent graduate looking for work experience with a keen interest in digital media, and content creation.
• Interested in creating engaging, creative content that connects with diverse audiences.
• Passionate about supporting people experiencing vulnerabilities, with an understanding of the sensitivities involved.
• Interested to learn about ethical storytelling within the charity and non‑profit sector.
• A proactive, organised self‑starter with creative content ideas.

What We Offer

• Valuable hands‑on experience in communications within the charity sector.
• The opportunity to contribute to impactful, community‑based work that addresses pressing issues.
• Mentorship and guidance under the communications manager
• Direct engagement in the community.
• Lunch and transportation costs
• Flexible working and a supportive and collaborative working environment.

About Kineara

Kineara is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and registered charity that provides holistic, person‑centred support for people experiencing challenging times. We walk alongside individuals and families facing vulnerabilities with housing, homelessness, employment, education, mental health, and well‑being, offering tailored support that ensures people feel safe, seen, and heard.

Our work spans diverse communities and households, including refugees, schools, single parents, anyone at risk of homelessness or facing challenges in education or employment. Our work centres on building meaningful pathways to drive sustainable change.

If you are interested in the opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail].

*Compensation for this role will be in accordance to the London living wage.