Dear John

Do you share our vision of a UK in which everyone can live a full life, free from poverty?  Do you share our belief that an end to hunger and poverty in the UK can become a reality? Do you want to work as part of a team bringing about meaningful change?

Or do you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity?

Church Action on Poverty has a vacancy for a Challenge Poverty Week Intern

This internship offers opportunities to develop skills in event coordination, partner engagement and social media and communications as part of a small dynamic team. 

You will work alongside other Church Action on Poverty staff and partners, to help coordinate the first Challenge Poverty Week in England and Wales, including promoting the week, supporting partners to plan (virtual) events and activities, coordinating online training, copywriting materials and communications (website and social media) for the Week. 

As part of this work, you will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience needed for future employment in this field. 

This is a 35-hours-a-week paid internship for an initial 4 months starting as soon as possible, and working from home. The salary equates to £18,200 pro rata over 12 months, plus a 10% employers pension contribution and generous holiday entitlements. 

Closing date for applications: 10am, Thursday 6 August 2020.

Interviews will be held online on Thursday 13 or Friday 14 August 2020.

For further details and application form, download the job pack below or call 0161 872 9294.

Best wishes

Liam Purcell
Church Action on Poverty