Memunatu Magazine is excited to recruit a new cohort of volunteer interns to create and support empowering content for teen girls!
Memunatu is a 501(c)(3) non profit that empowers teenage girls (10-17 years old) in Africa and the diaspora. Through a print and digital platform, we amplify content that promotes literacy, leadership, and empowerment. Distributed through single copy and bulk sales to schools and organizations, Memunatu is inspiring a new generation of African girls. More information about us here: https://memunatumagazine.com
For 2023, we are recruiting Editorial, Event, and Outreach interns. Below are details about each opportunity:
Editorial interns will play an important telling powerful stories. Responsibilities may include:
- Writing, researching, and editing articles for Memunatu print and digital
- Coordinating and conducting interviews
- Contributing to social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)
Outreach interns will bring Memunatu Magazine to life for our fall launch. Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting event planning for magazine release
- Contacting vendors and partners
- Contributing to the overall run-of show
Outreach Fellows will focus on bringing Memunatu to new audiences, particularly schools and organizations. Responsibilities include:
- Researching and identifying potential subscriber organizations
- Conducting outreach to partners
- Contributing to outreach materials to relevant groups and organizations
This is a good experience if:
- You are excited about empowering and educating girls
- You have experience or interest in working on Africa and diaspora-related topics
- You love creating content and are passionate about communications
- You have strong English language skills, including writing, reading, and speaking (native or bilingual proficiency)
- You have regular internet access. For us, that means you can be available for all weekly video call meetings, have the ability to check your email at least every other day, and can fulfill the above activities online (estimated 8 hrs/ week).
This is a volunteer opportunity from June 5 2023-August 11 2023. This is a particularly good opportunity for current students (graduate students and undergraduate students, sophomore year and above).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by sending a resume and cover letter to info@memunatumagazine.com by Wednesday, March 15 at 11:59pm EST.
For questions or assistance, please contact info@memunatumagazine.com.
