Interns Wanted
April 12, 2010 Leave a comment
Carbon Voyage is looking for a marketing or PR guru with entrepreneurial flair and a passion for the environment to join our team. If you are interested, please contact careers [a] carbonvoyage [dot] com.
Responsibilities
While KPIs will be based on individual skills and experience, responsibilities are likely to include:
-Assist with managing website copy and contributing to the company’s blog.
-Communicating with customers via social networking platforms and newsletters.
-Drafting press releases.
-Drafting of marketing material for business.
-Assist with customer relations and monitoring customer behaviour.
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
Must have:
-Excellent communication skills and writing abilities.
-Technologically savvy with a high comfort level in the use and application of information and communication technology.
Preferred:
-Marketing or communications related studies or experience. There are B2C and B2B elements to the business, so experience in either will be valuable.
-Experience in the environment and/or transport sector, particularly major environmental reports, policies and carbon accounting methodologies.
-Experience in provision of customer support.
Other requirements
-It is essential that this person at the very least have an interest in and awareness of green/CSR issues.
-UK based at present.
Persona/ style/ demeanour
-A can-do attitude, who is undeterred by obstacles
-Strong work ethic and very professional
-Extroverted; able to assist in representing the company in a large audience.
-Something of an entrepreneurial spirit with a readiness to work flexibly given the start-up nature of the business.
Why might this person want to join the venture?
-Belief in the concept of the venture
-Strongly committed to green agenda and ventures that support such
-Strongly committed to making a difference to a more sustainable provision of transport services, both here in the UK and globally
-Excitement of being a part of a new start-up venture
Remuneration:
Initially, the role will be offered on an agreed expenses only basis. The role is anticipated to be equivalent to approximately 1.5 days per week.
Role to be located:
The office is located in Shoreditch; however, the business is run virtually, so the majority of work can be done at home. Occasional visits to customer locations in London may be required.
