Oxfam Digital Campaigns Internship

Closing Date: 
Wed 17th Aug 2011
Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
State: 
Victoria
Contact Person: 
Cindy Angel, National Volunteers Officer by cindya@oxfam.org.au

Oxfam Australia is part of a global movement of dedicated people working hard to fight poverty and injustice. Oxfam Australia is committed to expanding our usage of online tools that empower and engage with our supporters. We have finalized a Digital Campaigns Strategy, which outlines our broad aims for the next three years.

This internship has both operational and research related tasks. Operationally the intern will assist in the implementation of the social media aspect of the Digital Campaigns Strategy.  As well as having the opportunity to research other digital campaigning options that may assist Oxfam Australia's campaign strategies, including looking at the current usage of digital tools by other organizations. This research will then contribute to future campaign plans and the development of new digital tools and processes.

Operational

  • Contribute to digital, online and social media messaging, under the direction of the Digital Campaigns Coordinator. This includes monitoring Oxfam's social media accounts, tracking mentions and responses, and helping with online engagement around our various campaigns.

Research

  • Research and analyze the existing usage of various online tools by NGOs within Australia
  • Identify the potential reach, impact and effectiveness of these tools, based on various case studies
  • Liaise with Oxfam Australia staff on existing usage of online tools.
  • Complete a list of recommendations for Oxfam Australia's future development in the area of online campaigning

Skills Required

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detailed understanding of social media
  • Understanding of digital landscape and existing tools
  • Knowledge of the NGO sector
  • Experience in advocacy and social justice campaigning (either online or offline) (Desirable)

Expected Outcomes

  • Successful social media campaigning to support Oxfam Australia's campaigns
  • Recommendations for Oxfam Australia's future digital campaigning options

Additional Outcomes

  • As part of the internship placement, the selected candidate will have access to learning and development opportunities within Oxfam Australia as appropriate.
  • Support will be provided both from the Digital Campaigns Team and the National Volunteer Team.
  • Oxfam Australia Internships are non-paid positions.

This position require 5-10 hours a week and would suit a student currently studying 2nd year in  a communications related degree such as Communications, Media, or Advertising degrees. To apply, complete the application form.

 
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Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Closing Date: 
Wed 17th Aug 2011
Organisation Name: 
Oxfam
State: 
Victoria
Contact Person: 
Cindy Angel, National Volunteers Officer by cindya@oxfam.org.au
Opportunity Overview: 
Oxfam is looking for an intern for their Digital Campaigns. Operationally the intern will assist in the implementation of the social media aspect of the Digital Campaigns Strategy. As well as having the opportunity to research other digital campaigning options that may assist Oxfam Australia's campaign strategies, including looking at the current usage of digital tools by other organisations.

Oxfam Australia is part of a global movement of dedicated people working hard to fight poverty and injustice. Oxfam Australia is committed to expanding our usage of online tools that empower and engage with our supporters. We have finalized a Digital Campaigns Strategy, which outlines our broad aims for the next three years.

This internship has both operational and research related tasks. Operationally the intern will assist in the implementation of the social media aspect of the Digital Campaigns Strategy.  As well as having the opportunity to research other digital campaigning options that may assist Oxfam Australia's campaign strategies, including looking at the current usage of digital tools by other organizations. This research will then contribute to future campaign plans and the development of new digital tools and processes.

Operational

  • Contribute to digital, online and social media messaging, under the direction of the Digital Campaigns Coordinator. This includes monitoring Oxfam's social media accounts, tracking mentions and responses, and helping with online engagement around our various campaigns.

Research

  • Research and analyze the existing usage of various online tools by NGOs within Australia
  • Identify the potential reach, impact and effectiveness of these tools, based on various case studies
  • Liaise with Oxfam Australia staff on existing usage of online tools.
  • Complete a list of recommendations for Oxfam Australia's future development in the area of online campaigning

Skills Required

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detailed understanding of social media
  • Understanding of digital landscape and existing tools
  • Knowledge of the NGO sector
  • Experience in advocacy and social justice campaigning (either online or offline) (Desirable)

Expected Outcomes

  • Successful social media campaigning to support Oxfam Australia's campaigns
  • Recommendations for Oxfam Australia's future digital campaigning options

Additional Outcomes

  • As part of the internship placement, the selected candidate will have access to learning and development opportunities within Oxfam Australia as appropriate.
  • Support will be provided both from the Digital Campaigns Team and the National Volunteer Team.
  • Oxfam Australia Internships are non-paid positions.

This position require 5-10 hours a week and would suit a student currently studying 2nd year in  a communications related degree such as Communications, Media, or Advertising degrees. To apply, complete the application form.

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Opportunity Overview: 
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Oxfam Australia is part of a global movement of dedicated people working hard to fight poverty and injustice. Oxfam Australia is committed to expanding our usage of online tools that empower and engage with our supporters. We have finalized a Digital Campaigns Strategy, which outlines our broad aims for the next three years.

This internship has both operational and research related tasks. Operationally the intern will assist in the implementation of the social media aspect of the Digital Campaigns Strategy.  As well as having the opportunity to research other digital campaigning options that may assist Oxfam Australia's campaign strategies, including looking at the current usage of digital tools by other organizations. This research will then contribute to future campaign plans and the development of new digital tools and processes.

Operational

  • Contribute to digital, online and social media messaging, under the direction of the Digital Campaigns Coordinator. This includes monitoring Oxfam's social media accounts, tracking mentions and responses, and helping with online engagement around our various campaigns.

Research

  • Research and analyze the existing usage of various online tools by NGOs within Australia
  • Identify the potential reach, impact and effectiveness of these tools, based on various case studies
  • Liaise with Oxfam Australia staff on existing usage of online tools.
  • Complete a list of recommendations for Oxfam Australia's future development in the area of online campaigning

Skills Required

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detailed understanding of social media
  • Understanding of digital landscape and existing tools
  • Knowledge of the NGO sector
  • Experience in advocacy and social justice campaigning (either online or offline) (Desirable)

Expected Outcomes

  • Successful social media campaigning to support Oxfam Australia's campaigns
  • Recommendations for Oxfam Australia's future digital campaigning options

Additional Outcomes

  • As part of the internship placement, the selected candidate will have access to learning and development opportunities within Oxfam Australia as appropriate.
  • Support will be provided both from the Digital Campaigns Team and the National Volunteer Team.
  • Oxfam Australia Internships are non-paid positions.

This position require 5-10 hours a week and would suit a student currently studying 2nd year in  a communications related degree such as Communications, Media, or Advertising degrees. To apply, complete the application form.

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Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Closing Date: 
Wed 17th Aug 2011
Organisation Name: 
Oxfam
State: 
Victoria
Contact Person: 
Cindy Angel, National Volunteers Officer by cindya@oxfam.org.au
Opportunity Overview: 
Oxfam is looking for an intern for their Digital Campaigns. Operationally the intern will assist in the implementation of the social media aspect of the Digital Campaigns Strategy. As well as having the opportunity to research other digital campaigning options that may assist Oxfam Australia's campaign strategies, including looking at the current usage of digital tools by other organisations.

Oxfam Australia is part of a global movement of dedicated people working hard to fight poverty and injustice. Oxfam Australia is committed to expanding our usage of online tools that empower and engage with our supporters. We have finalized a Digital Campaigns Strategy, which outlines our broad aims for the next three years.

This internship has both operational and research related tasks. Operationally the intern will assist in the implementation of the social media aspect of the Digital Campaigns Strategy.  As well as having the opportunity to research other digital campaigning options that may assist Oxfam Australia's campaign strategies, including looking at the current usage of digital tools by other organizations. This research will then contribute to future campaign plans and the development of new digital tools and processes.

Operational

  • Contribute to digital, online and social media messaging, under the direction of the Digital Campaigns Coordinator. This includes monitoring Oxfam's social media accounts, tracking mentions and responses, and helping with online engagement around our various campaigns.

Research

  • Research and analyze the existing usage of various online tools by NGOs within Australia
  • Identify the potential reach, impact and effectiveness of these tools, based on various case studies
  • Liaise with Oxfam Australia staff on existing usage of online tools.
  • Complete a list of recommendations for Oxfam Australia's future development in the area of online campaigning

Skills Required

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detailed understanding of social media
  • Understanding of digital landscape and existing tools
  • Knowledge of the NGO sector
  • Experience in advocacy and social justice campaigning (either online or offline) (Desirable)

Expected Outcomes

  • Successful social media campaigning to support Oxfam Australia's campaigns
  • Recommendations for Oxfam Australia's future digital campaigning options

Additional Outcomes

  • As part of the internship placement, the selected candidate will have access to learning and development opportunities within Oxfam Australia as appropriate.
  • Support will be provided both from the Digital Campaigns Team and the National Volunteer Team.
  • Oxfam Australia Internships are non-paid positions.

This position require 5-10 hours a week and would suit a student currently studying 2nd year in  a communications related degree such as Communications, Media, or Advertising degrees. To apply, complete the application form.

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