Full-time paid internship with Right2Know
The Right2Know Campaign (R2K) is a nation-wide coalition of people and organisations campaigning for the rights to information and free expression. It was launched in August 2010 in opposition to the Protection of Information Bill – also known as the Secrecy Bill – currently before the South African parliament. Right2Know is offering a internship to fill the role of National Administrator immediately.
The internship will be based in Woodstock, Cape Town and comes with a stipend.
Responsibilities
- Serving at the ‘front of house’ contact person for the campaign, 9 to 5;
- Maintaining the database of campaign supporters and managing the campaign’s email lists;
- Providing administrative support to provincial working groups;
- Ensuring that financial records are well kept for the campaign;
- Assisting with the R2K social media platforms;
- Collaborating on press releases;
- Assisting in coordinating protests and pickets
Requirements include:
- Interest in access to information issues
- Self-starter
- Computer literate
- Web savvy
- Good communication skill
The following would be to your advantage:
- Bilingual
- Experience in activism or volunteering
To apply, mail your CV and a short cover letter to Murray at right2knowsa@gmail.com by 12pm on Friday, 25 February 2011.
