The Digital Fundraising and Performance team is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual to support the delivery of digital activity to help increase income, supporter recruitment and retention through digital channels, including email, paid search, display and social. The Digital Fundraising Intern will support colleagues across the Digital Fundraising and Performance team and beyond, ensuring campaigns, online content and digital journeys are as effective as they can be.  

Responsibilities
The Digital Fundraising Intern will work within the Digital Fundraising and Performance team to support the delivery of digital activity to grow income, supporter recruitment and retention across channels. These include: 

 Content Creation: Creating stories, posts, and donation pages, including text and images for the Sightsavers website. 

Email Campaigns: Craft email copy, manage email builds, and support data and reporting processes. 

Paid Advertising: Aid in content selection and contribute to the planning and reporting of paid advertising campaigns. 

Website Optimisation: Perform website testing, spot-checking, and proofreading to ensure an optimal supporter experience. 

Team Collaboration: Work with the Individual Giving team on digital support for offline campaigns and assist with digital fundraising monitoring and research projects. 

 The principal responsibilities are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Please see the Job Description for full details.  

Skills and Experience
Essential: 

• Demonstrable passion for all things digital. 
• Strong work ethic, with excellent organisational abilities, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. 
• Proficient in writing and proof-reading. 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Capable of collaborative and independent work. 
• Strong level of IT literacy. 

 Desirable: 

• Keen interest in data and analytics. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Enthusiasm for fundraising, international development, and equal opportunities for all. 

Benefits 

Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.