Marketing Coordinator

Job description

About Arise Africa

Arise Africa is a Christ-centered organization dedicated to transforming the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia through education, discipleship, and holistic care. We strive to share stories of impact, highlight the work of our staff, and engage supporters through compelling content.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing Coordinator to join our team in Zambia. This person will be responsible for capturing and posting live content from our schools, engaging with our audience, creating trending content with our students, and managing our social media calendar. If you have a passion for storytelling, a keen eye for engaging visuals, and an understanding of social media trends, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Posting: Capture and post real-time content from Arise Africa’s schools and programs, showcasing student stories, staff highlights, and day-to-day activities across all platforms while maintaining brand voice.
Trend Monitoring & Engagement: Stay up to date with social media trends and create engaging, shareable content that aligns with current trends.
Social Media Management: Develop and maintain a posting calendar to ensure consistent and timely updates across all platforms.
Photography & Videography: Take high-quality photos and videos, including short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and Facebook.
Community Engagement: Respond to comments, messages, and mentions, fostering meaningful engagement with our audience.
Cross-Cultural Coordination: Work closely as a liaison with the U.S.-based Director of Marketing and Communications, adjusting for different time zones and ensuring cohesive messaging across international teams.
Analytics & Reporting: Track social media performance, analyze engagement data, and suggest strategies for growth and improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

A qualification in Marketing
Strong knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube).
Experience with content creation, including photography, videography, and editing.
Experience with shooting on professional cameras, drone equipment, GoPros, etc.
Ability to think creatively and identify storytelling opportunities.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Organized and able to manage a content calendar.
Understanding of social media analytics and engagement strategies.
Experience working cross-culturally and coordinating with teams in different time zones.
Experienced with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other editing tools.
Ability to work well with children.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience managing social media accounts for an organization or brand.
Knowledge of Zambia’s culture, education system, and non-profit work.
Passion for Arise Africa’s mission and a heart for serving children.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, a brief cover letter, and examples of previous social media work (if available) to marykendall@ariseafrica.org.