HandsOn seeks a Marketing & Communications Intern.

Job summary:

Our Marketing & Communications Intern will support all of HandsOn Hong Kong’s communications efforts—with a focus on assisting with preparations for our community service week, Serve-a-thon (May 8th to 16th 2021). They will report to the Associate Director.

Internship period:

Early March to end June 2021 – 2-3 days per week preferred. Internship period and work arrangement flexible and open to discussion.

Job requirements:

All members of the HOHK team need to be passionate about community involvement and fully committed to our mission. You must be organized, dependable and able to manage and prioritize a variety of tasks with minimal supervision. Enthusiasm and a “can-do spirit” are essential for this internship.

Key roles and responsibilities:

  • Use their design skills to assist with the updating of marketing collaterals for Serve-a-thon and other HandsOn initiatives—including banners, e-flyers and presentations;

  • Managing the Serve-a-thon website including translation and content, logo and image updating;

  • Support the HandsOn team as needed both in preparation for—and on-site at—Serve-a-thon and other volunteer programs;

  • Drafting Chinese language content for HandsOn social media posts across Facebook and Instagram, in keeping with our established tone and voice;

  • Help to maintain the HandsOn database of volunteers, non-profits, media, school and corporate contacts.


Specific skills required include:

  • Experience using Illustrator design software and/or Canva is essential;

  • Have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese—translation skills preferred;

  • The ability to work independently;

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including PowerPoint and Excel.

How to apply:

Cover letter and CV may be sent to bonnie@handsonhongkong.org.