The School of St Jude is a charity-funded school in Arusha, Tanzania, that provides a free, high-quality education to children from poor backgrounds. Its mission is to raise moral and intellectual leaders who will fight poverty within their communities and country. The school’s curriculum combines an enriched version of the Tanzanian national curriculum with supplemental subjects and values-based education.

Who Are You?

• You are an enthusiastic and creative copywriter who can write for a range of mediums and digital channels.
• You are curious, flexible and calm.
• You are passionate about communications, have excellent written and verbal English skills and a key eye for detail.
• You go to sleep at night dreaming about being part of a high-performing team at an organisation that positively impacts your community.

What You’ll Do

• With the Assistant Team Lead – Communication and Content you’ll create communications and marketing copy for annual fundraising appeals, tour events, special events, newsletters, video scripts, emails and internal communications.
• Support the Social Media and Content Producer, ATL Communications and Content to create compelling and consistent copy to reflect the school’s brand.
• Interview and take briefs from Head Office and Academic teams to support internal and external communications.
• Support the Marketing team to review, edit and publish copy and editorial.
• Contribute to the Marketing team’s overall objectives to increase brand awareness of The School of St Jude.

What We’re Looking For

• A university graduate preferably with a Bachelor degree who learns fast and can work at pace.
• Two to three years’ direct experience in a communications role.
• Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• An organised, methodical, thorough individual with a keen eye for detail.
• A team player who loves to learn, grow and thrive!

Why Us

• The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania.
• A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.
• Ample opportunities for career progression and development.
• Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days).

Are you interested?

Send your cover letter addressing the job description and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae to
recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz (subject line must include the reference number:
TSOSJ/HR/SIS/HO/MKT/18/08-2
Please note: This position is open to Tanzanian nationals only.