Catalyst 2030 Communications & Policy intern – supporting the Chief Facilitator

The Catalyst 2030 movement was initiated by leading social entrepreneurs from Ashoka, Echoing Green, the Schwab Foundation, the Skoll Foundation and other global networks of social entrepreneurs. Research carried out the Social Progress Imperative shows that at the current pace of progress, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be achieved in 2074. Catalyst 2030 believes that with collaboration this pace can be greatly accelerated, and so this network was initiated by around 100 of the most influential organisations and innovative social entrepreneurs and their associates to join forces to create more impact in a shorter time scale.

In brief, the movement is operating on every level: local/national, regional and global. It aims at strengthening collaboration across civil society, multilateral organisations, social entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, impact investors and governments.  The goal is scaling up already existing, proven, successful solutions for systemic change and thus accelerating the impact that will help us reach the SDGs by 2030. 

We are currently recruiting for interns to help coordinate a variety of initiatives that are commencing around the World as part of this movement. Catalyst 2030 offers the Intern the opportunity to work with young people from various countries, and to challenge him/herself within the context of a vibrant and growing organisation. The communications intern will be a link between LESA Communications and the Catalyst 2030 secretariat on day-to-day report.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist in writing and editing diverse documents and concepts for the Chief Facilitator by researching and dictating
• Updating and preparing overviews
• Coordinate and support the social media (SoMe) of the Chief Facilitator (Linkedin & Twitter) including promoting Catalyst 2030 activities, podcasts/interviews she has done/will be doing, and regular blog posts;
• Collection of quotes from reports and events to use on tiles for SoMe and other marketing
• SoMe day-to-day posting and monitoring, including regular engagement with content from Catalyst 2030 members
• Content creation (SoMe posts/concepts)
• Draft and write policy briefs and notes with the support of the Chief Facilitator
• Review analytics of SoMe/web/newsletter
• Other ad hoc tasks.

Requirements and Skills:

• Finalising or towards the end of your studies, with a strong interest in the SDG’s sustainability, systemic change and social entrepreneurship;
• Fluency in English; other languages would be an asset e.g. Spanish, French, etc;
• Ability to work in a multicultural and global environment and demonstrate cultural sensitivity;
• Great verbal and written communication skills;
• Fluency in English; other languages would be an asset e.g. Spanish, French;
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment;
• Hands-on attitude and willing to help out flexibly if required;
• Attention to detail, we’ll notice!;
• Desire to work collaboratively, we’re a team!;
• Sense of humour; the issues are big but we have fun;
• Willingness to learn from experiences, positive as well as challenging;
• Preferably available immediately, full time for a minimum of six months (preferable).
• Flexibility; we are an organisation in development and tasks and responsibility might change. We are looking for someone with an open mind who can easily adapt to new tasks and assignments given at short notice.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work with a young and dynamic team in a fast-paced global environment
• On-the-job training opportunities
• No remuneration costs available

How to apply?

To apply, please email your CV and letter of motivation in English to Yvonne Moholt at [email protected]  

IN THE MOTIVATION LETTER, address such moments as:

• Describe your background or interconnection (if applicable) in working towards 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. How can you transfer it to the Catalyst network if you have such?

• Distinguish your past or current working experience (internships/ traineeships/ projects) where you took the lead on a project if you have such.

• Do you communicate with people easily? Are you a team player or individual contributor on issue solving? Characterise your approach and give relevant examples.

*Due to the current situation of COVID-19 the internship will be remote and potential to move on to in-office activities in Harlem in the Netherlands based on how the situation unfolds.*