Public Relations + Marketing Intern, Government Relations + Resource Development Intern

A Department of Basic Education report shows that in South Africa less than a third of students finish grade 12 by the age of 18. We contribute to changing this in the new South Africa by meeting tomorrow’s leaders, where they’re at, today.  We offer free tutoring, access to computers and the internet, transportation, exam prep, a library of textbooks and regular books (and snacks too!) to young people beginning in grade eight and remain with them through grade 12.  We also have a social enterprise unit to support students with an entrepreneurial zeal. 

Let us tell you about Asanele. He’s an Inkululeko learner who loves to talk about Albert Einstein and counts Elon Musk among his idols. Asanele is serious about science. When we took him to the National Science Festival he asked so many questions, the presenter was getting annoyed so he whispered to other people questions that he wanted to have answered -- so they could ask.  

A few years ago, with our help, he went – quite nervously – to a National Science Competition where he competed against other accomplished young people. 

He won – big. Asanele got a four year scholarship to any institution in all of South Africa. 

Each year, when Inkululeko re-opens, there are far more applicants than spots available. We want to work with people like you to expand our capacity to serve more young people each year. After all, we know there are more Asanele’s out there. We’re hoping you can help us reach them. 

The list below is by no means exhaustive but is meant to provide key items that require intern support. 

1.     Grant writing – working with key staff in South Africa and the United States to support specific projects/proposals related to Inkululeko. This involves but is not limited to expanding our remote teaching programs, helping to grow our capacity in the schools we operate in and working with funders to get additional equipment and supplies. We provide support and mentoring. 

2.     Made In Makhanda – Inkululeko has a recently launched social enterprise called Made In Makhanda (https://www.inkululeko.org/made-in-makhanda). The organization is currently exploring how to best market this endeavor to a U.S. audience to augment its other funding streams. Support is needed with expanding in the U.S. market and making people around the country aware of what Made In Makhanda is and how they can be involved. 

3.     Consulate/Embassy Outreach – Inkululeko wishes to maintain and grow relationships with relevant government officials through targeted outreach with people in the South African Embassy and Consulate as well in the USA as their American counterparts in South Africa. 

Performance Standards:         

1.)   Desire to engage with a non-profit in a cross-cultural setting. 

2.)   Familiarity with social media platforms, e-mail marketing.

3.)   Willingness to reach out to community members and groups to establish relationships for Inkululeko.