PART TIME CONTENT CREATION ROLE PROFILE

Earthchild Project (ECP) operates in under-resourced schools in the Western Cape. Working with children and teachers, our educational programmes provide practical skills that complement the academic curriculum with a focus on life-skills, healthy living and the environment.  We are present in 8 schools in Khayelitsha and Lavender Hill, working with over 3500 children. ECP aims to inspire a new generation of confident, conscious and responsible young leaders.

We are looking for a part time Content Creator to work alongside our Communications Manager.  Please note that the role will involve working 12hrs per month.

Specific duties shall include:

• Visiting the Earthchild Programmes to gather content including taking photos and videos
• Posting live videos to social media platforms
• Editing photos and videos in line with the Earthchild Project branding guidelines for use across our online platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and our website
• Doing design and text overlays to images for social media
• Editing Earthchild gift certificates
• Creating templates for Mailchimp mailers
• Ad hoc design (e.g. thank you cards, T-shirts, badges etc)

Skills Requirements / Competencies:

• Excellent eye for still and video photography
• Excellent photo editing skills
• Excellent video editing skills (can be smart phone videos)
• Design skills in either Photoshop or Illustrator
• Good people skills and ability to engage with people of different ages and backgrounds
• Must have own camera, video camera (can be phone), and computer with relevant programmes for editing
• Must have own transport

Application Process

To apply please email your CV and examples of your photographic, video and design work to janna@earthchildproject.org