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We are always looking for entrepreneurial, hardworking, results-oriented professionals with a connection to our mission to join the team.
All members are first hiring priority for paid projects that align with their goals and have opportunities to be paid commissions. Other benefits include travel opportunities, references, promotion, access to knowledge/tools, and a supportive, international team.
If you are interested in joining the team but do not see an open role that suits you, we welcome proposals of services or deliverables that can grow the business. If you are interested in being considered for our expert consulting roster, please submit a CV and letter of interest to people@baobab-consulting.net
Open Positions
What your purpose will be
As a Communications Intern you will play a key role in the PR and Communications team, supporting it in the strategy and execution of Baobab’s communications accounts. You will work with experienced professionals to complete a defined project, critical to Baobab’s organizational goals. Specifically for this role, you will report to the PR and Content Coordinator, overseen by the Director of Accounts and Communications, to contribute to the objectives of Baobab Consulting. You will participate in intensive cross-collaboration with:
- Baobab Growth Team to develop relevant content and products for Baobab-owned platforms.
- Baobab Partnerships Team to identify potential partnerships necessary to achieve project success.
Your Responsibilities
Positioning for Baobab’s PR and Communications Branch
- Identify potential PR opportunities for Baobab as a brand and Baobab’s team members
- Lead the media monitoring of keywords relevant to baobab and clients’ across industries
- Research and develop journalists database across Africa and the diaspora
- Support the development of reports for clients, creating eye-catching slides
- Support in developing press releases, factsheets, impact stories and articles
- Develop a PR-related product as a key deliverable for the internship
Key Working Relationships
- Work closely with the Director of Accounts and Communications, PR and Communications Coordinator, Baobab Growth team, and other team members of the team working on communications accounts.
- Collaborate with other internal units at Baobab as needed.
Required Skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication and coordination skills.
- understanding of the global and African media landscape
- Familiarity with content management systems and collaboration tools
- Be passionate, driven, and purpose-orientated.
- Entrepreneurial, self-organized and comfortable with remote work.
- Cultural sensitivity, passion for Africa and intercultural collaboration.
- Proven ability to promote teamwork and thrive in a multicultural environment.
- High level of comfort with technology and digital workspaces and an interest in utilizing new technologies to increase efficiency.
- Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multitasking abilities.
Benefits
The position of communications intern is pro-bono and part-time. During your internship, you can look forward to:
- Entrepreneurial support and mentorship.
- Career coaching.
- Creating a strong professional network.
- The opportunity to get a promotion and be hired on paid projects.
- Securing great references and letters of recommendation.
- Broaden your knowledge and sharpen your skills.
- Understanding of the industry.
How to apply
Please fill out this form by April, 21.:
Your Job Purpose
As a Video Editor at Baobab Consulting, you will play a crucial role in creating compelling visual content to support our public affairs initiatives. This position is perfect for you if you are a creative and strategic thinker who is adept at research and translating technical messaging into simpler forms of multimedia products for a diverse audience. This role requires an intensive level of cross-collaboration with the Public Affairs Manager and Communications Coordinator. You will be responsible for editing and producing high-quality videos that effectively communicate our clients’ messages and enhance their online presence. If you are passionate about video storytelling and are looking to join a team of talented professionals dedicated to driving positive change, we encourage you to apply for the Video Editor internship role at Baobab Consulting.
Your Responsibilities
Accountability and Results
- Support pre-production activities and attend design thinking meetings.
- Participate in ideation and storyboarding sessions in preparation for content production.
- Index photo and video files in storage for editing and sequence footage when needed.
- Edit compelling visual storytelling based on a specified design brief and timeline.
- Research on specific topics to gain a deeper understanding of the design brief and boost creative direction during video edits.
- Edit and assemble raw footage into engaging videos that align with our client’s objectives and brand identity.
- Ensure consistency in visual style, tone, and messaging across all video content.
- Incorporate graphics, animations, and other visual elements to enhance storytelling and audience engagement.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in video editing techniques, software, and technology.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality.
Required Skills
- Be knowledgeable and have a passion for Africa and intercultural collaboration
- Proven ability to promote teamwork and thrive in a multicultural environment
- Proven experience as a video editor, with a strong portfolio showcasing your editing skills and creativity.
- Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve with knowledge of Cap Cut, Photoshop, and Canva.
- Solid understanding of video production principles, including composition, lighting, and sound design. Knowledge of graphic design and animation are required.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively translate concepts and ideas into visual storytelling.
- Bachelor’s degree in film, media production, communications, or a related field is preferred.
Benefits
The position as an intern member is pro-bono, fully remote, and part-time (around 10-15 hours per week). For your internship, you can look forward to:
- Opportunity to work on paid consulting projects
- Remote working with an experienced, well-connected, and cross-cultural team
- Gaining new connections with key industry players in Africa and the US through Baobab
- Work in a dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Having a meaningful impact
- Advancing your skills and career
- Entrepreneurial support and mentorship
- Career Coaching
- The opportunity to get a promotion and hired on paid projects
- Getting a high amount of responsibility
- Securing great references and letters of recommendation
How to apply
Please fill out this form by April, 21.:
What your purpose would be
As an Operations Intern, you will play a key role in the Operations team, supporting it in enhancing Baobab’s systems, processes, and employee’s well-being. You will work with experienced professionals to complete those projects, critical to Baobab’s organizational goals. In this role, you will report to the Chief of Staff and, depending on your qualifications and interests, contribute to Human Resources or process optimization. You will participate in intensive cross-collaboration with:
- The Chief of Staff (i.e. report to and check if your work aligns with Baobab’s overall vision and support in daily activities).
- Operations Manager (i.e. Contributing to their work in the department and learning Baobab’s ops processes).
- Potentially other team leads for cross-team collaboration
Your Responsibilities
- Data entry in Baobab’s HR database
- Revise and optimize internal tools and processes by researching process optimization, comparing tools, and making suggestions for Baobab
- Support the roll-out of our new HR tool
- Revise and optimize internal documents
- Fill the gaps in our employee lifecycle by identifying missing pieces within our own lifecycle, researching the concept, and making suggestions that could benefit Baobab
- Support the creation of a happiness-survey
Required Skills
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication and coordination skills
- Sharp analytical thinking and ability to conduct practical research
- Strong collaborative skills
- High level of comfort with digital tools and digital workspaces and an interest in utilizing new tools to increase efficiency
- Entrepreneurial, self-organized, and comfortable with remote work
- Be passionate, driven, and purpose-orientated
- Cultural sensitivity for Africa and intercultural collaboration
- Proven ability to promote teamwork and thrive in a multicultural environment
- Proven ability to track progress towards a goal
Benefits
The position as an intern member is pro-bono, fully remote, and part-time (around 10-15 hours per week). For your internship, you can look forward to:
- Entrepreneurial support and mentorship
- Career Coaching
- Creating a strong professional network
- Having a social impact
- The opportunity to get a promotion and hired on paid projects
- Getting a high amount of responsibility
- Securing great references and letters of recommendation
- Broaden your knowledge and sharpen your skills
- Understanding of the industry
How to apply
Please fill out this form:
What your purpose would be
The Branding and Social Media Intern is responsible for supporting the Growth Team in spearheading the strategy and execution of Baobab’s brand advancement and marketing objectives. The Intern will be instrumental in creating promotional content that will be shared internally with the team and externally across our social media platforms.
This role requires an intensive level of cross-collaboration with the:
- Business Development team (i.e. Understanding the business needs of Baobab consulting and positioning the company as a leader in the consulting space).
- Operations team (i.e. Partnering with the operations team to execute projects).
- Growth team (i.e. As a member of this team, your role is critical to the successful function of the team).
- Partnerships Team (i.e With a strong focus on cultivating meaningful and impactful relationships, the growth team works closely with the partnerships team to develop content and communication strategies).
The Intern will report directly to the Branding and Growth Initiatives Manager.
Your Responsibilities
Partnership Accountability and Results
- Collaborate with other members of the growth team to come up with ideas for social media posts.
- Create and post engaging graphics and content on Baobab’s social media accounts.
- Manage the social media calendar.
- Attend monthly growth team planning meetings.
- Present ideas and give feedback on team projects.
- Assist in creating content for Baobab’s monthly newsletters, “The Firmly Rooted Digest” and the “Africa Social Impact Lens.”
- Maintain creative assets on Canva.
- Edit video content where needed.
People Management
- Schedule weekly check-in meetings with the supervisor.
Key Working Relationships
- Work hand in hand with Gloria to develop and approve content.
- Collaborate with fellow growth team members to work on deliverables.
- Foster a strong relationship with the other interns in the 2024 cohort to develop your professional network.
Required Skills
- Entrepreneurial, self-starter, and comfortable with remote work.
- Excellent visual, written, and spoken communication and coordination skills are required.
- Proficient with Canva, Capcut and Mailchimp.
- Be knowledgeable and have a passion for Africa, research and intercultural collaboration.
- Proven ability to promote teamwork and thrive in a multicultural environment..
- Commitment to team building, mentoring, and staff development.
- High level of comfort with technology and digital workspaces and interest in utilizing new technologies to increase efficiency.
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities.
- Understanding content management systems is a plus.
Benefits
The position as an intern member is pro-bono and part-time. For your internship, you can look forward to:
- Entrepreneurial support and mentorship.
- Career coaching.
- Creating a strong professional network.
- Having a meaningful impact.
- The opportunity to get a promotion and be hired on paid projects.
- Securing great references and letters of recommendation.
- Broaden your knowledge and sharpen your skills.
- Understanding of the industry.
How to apply
Please fill out this form by April, 21.:
What your purpose would be
As a Partnerships Intern, you will play a key role in the Partnerships team, supporting it in the strategy and execution of Baobab’s Partnerships Development Strategy. You will work with experienced professionals to complete a defined project critical to Baobab’s organizational goals. You will report to the Partnerships Coordinator to contribute to maintaining systems to maximize our partner outreach efforts, and you will participate in intensive cross-collaboration with:
- CBO-headed team (i.e. liaise regularly to integrate lead tracking systems and align partnership strategy with quarterly business goals).
- CoS-headed team (i.e.liaise regularly to stay up to date on Baobab’s operational needs).
- CGO-headed team (i.e. coordinate partner tracking and scoping through digital engagement and research).
Your Responsibilities
CRM Implementation & Management
- Assist in the selection and implementation of a robust CRM tool like Salesforce.
- Participate in training sessions to demonstrate the tool’s benefits in data organization, client management, and workflow automation.
- Support migrating client data into the CRM system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with team members to customize CRM features.
Lead Generation Enhancement
- Contribute to the development and execution of targeted content strategies such as webinars, blogs, case studies, and social media campaigns.
- Assist in analyzing lead generation metrics and trends to identify successful channels and optimize marketing efforts.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling content that resonates with target audiences and drives engagement.
- Support the implementation of lead scoring models and automated lead nurturing processes within the CRM system.
Client Relationship Management
- Contribute to the development of a comprehensive CRM strategy, including communication protocols, touchpoint scheduling, and feedback mechanisms.
- Assist in conducting client satisfaction surveys and analyzing feedback to identify areas for improvement and best practices.
- Support the organization of client events, workshops, and networking opportunities.
- Assist in creating client-focused collateral and resources to enhance engagement.
Request for Proposals and Contracting Support:
- Assist in organizing and maintaining a centralized repository of RFP and grant opportunities, including deadlines, requirements, and submission status.
- Support RFP responses and grant proposals, while ensuring compliance standards.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to gather relevant information and develop compelling narratives and solutions.
- Assist in tracking the progress of submitted proposals, conducting follow-ups, and documenting lessons learned for continuous improvement.
Required Skills
- Project management skills for tracking proposal progress, conducting follow-ups, and meeting deadlines.
- Writing and editing skills for preparing compelling RFP responses and grant proposals.
- Remote working skills.
- Analytical skills to interpret lead generation metrics and identify marketing channels.
- Time management and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with guidelines in all tasks.
- Content creation skills for webinars, blogs, case studies, and social media posts
- Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain client relationships.
- Proficiency in CRM software for data management and client relationship tracking.
- Collaboration skills to work effectively with team members, and different stakeholders.
Benefits
The position as an intern is pro-bono and part-time. For your internship, you can look forward to:
- Entrepreneurial support and mentorship.
- Career coaching.
- Creating a strong professional network.
- The opportunity to get a promotion and be hired on paid projects.
- Securing great references and letters of recommendation.
- Broaden your knowledge and sharpen your skills.
- Understanding of the industry.
How to apply
Please fill out this form by April, 21.: