Vacancy for Communications and Campaigns Volunteer/ Intern
ayesha
Posted on December 6th, 2012
If you are organised, motivated and enthusiastic with a keen interest in Communications and Campaigning in the not-for-profit sector this could be the opportunity for you!
Job Title: Communications and Campaigns Volunteer/ Intern
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised individual wishing to gain experience in international Communications and Campaigning in the charity sector.
In this role you will work across the organisation to help MSIF achieve its’ communications objectives. You will report on news from MS organisations all over the world through a number of different media and digital channels.
With a love for all things digital you will harness the power of social media to reach MS organisations, people affected by MS and the public to carry information and raise awareness in more than 100 countries around the world.
Although we cannot pay our volunteer interns, we do pay expenses for travel and subsistence (£10 per day) and we have a track record of successful transitions into paid roles at other organisations.
If you think you’ve got what it takes to make a difference to the lives of people with MS, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV and covering letter to ayesha@msif.org by 9am on 14th December 2012 for consideration. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
You can download the role description and person specification here. Role description and person specification.
About MSIF
The Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) was established in 1967 as an international body linking the work of national Multiple Sclerosis (MS) organisations. Today, we are the world’s only global MS movement in the fight against MS, bringing together over 80 organisations around the world.
About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and often disabling disease. MS is one of the most common neurological diseases amongst people in their 20’s and 30’s. It affects people often at the beginning of their working lives and when they are starting a family and affects at least twice as many women as men. Up to 60% of people diagnosed with MS will suffer long-term disability. So far, there is no proven cause and no cure.
Dear Sir/Madam
This is Minna Chen, came from Shanghai, China, who is now postgraduate student in University of Westminster and study marketing communication. I have 4 years working experience in International renowned fashion group and global PR agency with dedication to marketing communication and PR area in China Mainland. Now I am looking for work placement to continue my career and would like apply both previous experience and current academic knowledge into upcoming job.Hope I can get the opportunity in your company.Thanks.
Cause I am taking class right now, it will be appreciated if you can call me between 1pm and 2pm or after 4pm.Email will be also appreciated.Thanks for understanding.
Dear Sir/Madam
This is Minna Chen, came from Shanghai, China, who is now postgraduate student in University of Westminster and study marketing communication. I have 4 years working experience in International renowned fashion group and global PR agency with dedication in marketing communication and PR area in China Mainland. Now I am looking for work placement to continue my career and would like apply both previous experience and current academic knowledge into upcoming job.
In my previous work, I was acting as advocates for clients, coming up with strategic solutions, innovations, etc. Besides the expertise in PR and marketing, these kinds of work has built me logical& creative thinking, execution ability, problem solving capacity and team work spirit, the most worthwhile thing is to foster and exploit my passion the communication methodology. It is worth mentioning that one of the most popular newspapers in Shanghai, Youth Daily has generated 1 full page to talk about the story of my hard working and persistence in my dream job during the financial crisis. Both agency and in-house working experience do facility me thinking in both way and consider with more business conscious, which make me stay ahead of the curve.
In order to dig deeper based on my enthusiasm on Marcom and PR industry, I came to London for further study. I begin to realize that there are abundant of knowledge to be learned and long way to go before becoming an excellent marketer.
I do regard working as intern in UK Company will be necessary step for me to study UK market and consumers and improve my expertise. Meanwhile, I hope my previous working experience and methodology on marketing will apply into my future job and have dedication to your company.
For the language speaking, I can speak and write both English and Mandarin well.
Just wondering how can I apply this job,I would like to share my CV with you. Thanks for your time.
Thanks.
Minna Chen