Sseko Designs is a footwear and accessories company based in Portland, Oregon.  All of our products are designed for the western market and are produced in East Africa through partnerships with local communities and businesses.  We are building a sustainable and profitable company in East Africa as a means to provide dignified, fair-wage employment, and scholarship opportunities for women in Uganda. 

We are passionate about beautiful, well-designed footwear and accessories, and we are raising awareness of the importance of educating and empowering women in developing economies.  

We are looking for a rockstar Marketing intern to join the Sseko team during their Fall semester! We've got an exciting project coming up this season, and we want YOU to help drive it!

If you're looking for an opportunity to get your hands dirty in the marketing space (while making an impact), this is the gig for you! This digital-savvy individual would be responsible for:

• Campaign Strategy: Work closely with our Marketing Manager to plan & execute our fall / holiday campaign!
• PR / Influencer Outreach: Communicate with key bloggers and influencers 
• Social Media: Assist with content creation and social media strategy
• Research: Look into best in class marketing / crowdfunding examples in the eCommerce space. 

Local candidates only. Must have experience in marketing. PR experience preferred but not required.

Interns are expected to work approximately 10 hours per week. Internships are unpaid, but you may receive college credit if approved by your college or university. Interns are required to live within commuting distance of our office in Portland, OR. We have a small, lively office here in Portland--and we are excited to welcome you into it! For more info, check out the Intern Life section of our blog: http://ssekodesigns.com/category/intern-life/

The application deadline is August 28, 2016.