External Relations Intern - Leads Engagement at Nova Pioneer

Are you highly motivated, personable and organized? Are you passionate about establishing and maintaining strong communities? Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar External Relations Intern to assist in the implementation of partnerships efforts across our school network in Kenya. This is an opportunity to create a transformative brand with the future of Africa’s youth at stake.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be mainly responsible for telling the Nova Pioneer story to various stakeholders, creating awareness and representing the  Nova Pioneer in the community. The role is based in Kenya.

You will also :

• Proactively engage leads via phone and email, keeping records of customer interactions
• Respond to queries received on social media
• Provide reports/analytics that aid in decision making on the leads engagement process

ABOUT YOU

• You have at least 3 months to 1-year experience building and managing important relationships in marketing, communications and/or business development positions
• You possess great computer skills- proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint
• You are a great communicator: You are able to provide a clear and persuasive pitch to anyone and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You empathetic and have exceptional people skills. You are able to understand the various Nova Pioneers’ stakeholders and think creatively about how to effectively communicate to them.
• You have very strong organization, time management, and follow‐up skills; high sense of urgency
• You have the ability to thrive in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment and have a keen interest in startups
• Experience with Salesforce and Call centers preferred

Duration: 3 months