Awava
uses fashion and fair trade to provide income generation for women in
post-conflict Uganda.
Current Opportunities
US or Uganda-based
As
Awava grows, we are in need of more hands to help us continue to
weave the story of our products and the women who create them. In
this journey, we are searching for a highly-motivated, passionate and
talented Graphic
Design Intern,
and we won't stop until we fine the perfect fit! This position is
part time (roughly 10 hours a week) and as long as you're a good
self-starter, can be done remotely (weekly skype meetings and regular
emailing will be a must), or if you're in Kampala or Gulu, Uganda OR
in or around Lawrence, KS, USA, you can meet with us face-to-face!
What
are we looking for exactly?
- Must be positive, energetic and have a good eye for happiness.
- Must be a good self-starter and work well independently or on a team.
- You will work closely with the PR, Marketing and Social Media Intern, as well as the Director and Uganda Country Director.
- Conceptualize and implement graphic campaigns highlighting Awava's products and the ladies who make them.
- Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or other graphic design software of your liking.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organization.
- Basic photography skills (dependent on location).
- Social media experience (while you will not be taking on the bulk of our social media campaign, we will ask you for a tiny bit of social media support!).
This
is an unpaid internship. If you are a university student, your school
may have an option for receiving college credit. Please check with
your university's career services center to find out.
How
do you apply?
Please
send your CV or resume with 2 references, a cover letter telling us
why you would like to work with us, as well as a link or attachments
of some of your graphic design work to kate@awavamarket.com!
US-based
Awava
is in need of more hands to help us continue to weave the story of
our products and the women who create them. In this journey, we are
searching for a positively passionate PR,
Marketing & Social Media Intern. This
position is part time (typically between 10-20 hours a week) and as
long as you're a good self-starter, can be done remotely in the US
(weekly skype meetings and regular emailing will be a must), or if
you're in or around Lawrence, KS, USA, you can meet with us
face-to-face!
What
do we want from you?
- Must be positive, energetic and have a drive to share the happiness.
- Must be an excellent self-starter, eager to share and implement ideas, and work well independently or on a team.
- You will work closely with the Graphic Design Intern, as well as the Director and Uganda Country Director.
- Advise on and lead social media campaigns.
- Generate, approach and follow up with press and wholesale leads.
- Advise on and distribute press packs, whole sale packets, etc.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organization.
This
is an unpaid internship. If you are a university student, your school
may have an option for receiving college credit. Please check with
your university's career services center to find out.
How
do you apply?
Please
send your CV or resume with 2 references, a cover letter telling us
why you would like to work with us, as well as a link or attachments
of some of your previous work to kate@awavamarket.com!
Current Paid Opportunities
US, Canada, UK-based
US, Canada, UK-based
Awava is currently looking for independent sales reps in the United States, Canada and the UK who would like to promote and sell our beautiful products! Interested parties should email kate@awavamarket.com!
