Communications Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Kingston, Jamaica
Start Date: September 2026 Placement Length: 5 months Language Requirements: English Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
The Volunteer’s Role
As a volunteer, you'll play a pivotal role in executing a range of exciting marketing and communication initiatives. This includes managing the social media platforms, overseeing the website, engaging in public relations, and crafting compelling content. You will also contribute to the development of branding guidelines and materials that resonate with our mission. An important part of your journey will be evaluating strengths, opportunities, and areas for improvement to refine the foundation's communication and marketing strategies. Our partner, United Way of Jamaica, works to mobilize resources to transform lives throughout Jamaica, which has left indelible marks in the key areas of Education, Health, and Income Stability. Working with UWJ will further strengthen Cuso International’s aim to provide greater opportunities to vulnerable groups to achieve a more inclusive and equitable society.
As a volunteer, you will
Assist in fostering a vibrant social media presence, which includes designing artwork. Help the team in designing, developing, and publishing content for the website. Facilitate training sessions for staff on innovative communication strategies and techniques. Contribute to the team’s public relations initiatives, including the completion of annual reports. Support in the development of a donor management database.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
Essential Background
Ability to collaborate effectively within teams, especially with community-based organizations Excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written Desirable knowledge and experience in human rights Proficient in graphic design and video editing using Canva, Photoshop, After Effects, or similar software
What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!
Cuso International
Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.
Support Package
Monthly living allowance Accommodation Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication) Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources) Ongoing local support Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement
Visit our website to view all 30+ international and online volunteer opportunities: https://cusointl.org/3uVN1oJ
Not the right fit? Search for Communications Officer jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Cuso International
Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and Canada.
Registered charitable numbers: Canada: 81111 6813 RR0001 United States: EIN 30-0545486 We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.
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Communications Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Kingston, Jamaica
Start Date: September 2026 Placement Length: 5 months Language Requirements: English Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
The Volunteer’s Role
As a volunteer, you'll play a pivotal role in executing a range of exciting marketing and communication initiatives. This includes managing the social media platforms, overseeing the website, engaging in public relations, and crafting compelling content. You will also contribute to the development of branding guidelines and materials that resonate with our mission. An important part of your journey will be evaluating strengths, opportunities, and areas for improvement to refine the foundation's communication and marketing strategies. Our partner, United Way of Jamaica, works to mobilize resources to transform lives throughout Jamaica, which has left indelible marks in the key areas of Education, Health, and Income Stability. Working with UWJ will further strengthen Cuso International’s aim to provide greater opportunities to vulnerable groups to achieve a more inclusive and equitable society.
As a volunteer, you will
Assist in fostering a vibrant social media presence, which includes designing artwork. Help the team in designing, developing, and publishing content for the website. Facilitate training sessions for staff on innovative communication strategies and techniques. Contribute to the team’s public relations initiatives, including the completion of annual reports. Support in the development of a donor management database.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
Essential Background
Ability to collaborate effectively within teams, especially with community-based organizations Excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written Desirable knowledge and experience in human rights Proficient in graphic design and video editing using Canva, Photoshop, After Effects, or similar software
What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!
Cuso International
Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.
Support Package
Monthly living allowance Accommodation Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication) Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources) Ongoing local support Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement
Visit our website to view all 30+ international and online volunteer opportunities: https://cusointl.org/3uVN1oJ
Not the right fit? Search for Communications Officer jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Cuso International
Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and Canada.
Registered charitable numbers: Canada: 81111 6813 RR0001 United States: EIN 30-0545486 We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.