Thames21 connects people with rivers by putting healthy rivers back at the heart of everyday life. We improve and restore rivers, educate and empower the community and campaign for positive change for the good of people and the environment.

This is a unique opportunity to join the Thames21 Communications team as it builds momentum and awareness around the key themes of plastic pollution, river restoration, climate change and flooding, and public access to our water spaces. Get on board to help highlight to London, national and international audiences the way Thames21 projects are addressing key global issues! In order to keep up the momentum we are looking for a volunteer to assist with some of the increasing communications workload.

You will work from our Offices in Central London or East London with the potential to do some work from home. This is a 2 days a week position, for a minimum of three months.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Help schedule social media including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
• Help develop and maintain Thames21’s Instagram presence
• Assist in maintaining an effective website to ensure all content is up-to-date and inspiring
• Help draft press releases, potentially with proactive follow up, to secure media coverage
• Help organise and develop the Thames21 image library

Additional responsibilities (given time and interest) may include:

• Communications for London Rivers Week, one of the fastest growing environmental campaigns in the capital
• Assist with key charity engagement and stakeholder events and related follow up activities
• Get involved in creating/commissioning short films
• Get involved in Facebook live and podcasting
• Identifying social media influencers

HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU

• Remuneration at the London Living Wage
• In house training relevant to your tasks
• Valuable experience and reference

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and a covering letter to Liz.Gyekye@thames21.org.uk 

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