Shanghai Young Bakers (SYB) is a charity program providing a fully-sponsored training in traditional French bakery to underprivileged Chinese youth aged 17 to 23, enabling them to find qualified jobs and lead independent lives after graduation.

 

Launched in February 2009, sponsored by Marriott Foundation, Accor Foundation and Lesaffre, SYB’s one-year training combines intensive classes in both French and Chinese bakery, with practical internships at 4&5-star hotels. After completing the program, the 32 students can then obtain employment opportunities in bakeries or hotels in Shanghai and all across China.

 

In order to increase its financial stability, SYB is moving towards a social enterprise model, and offers half-day bakery classes and bread & pastry catering to individuals and companies wishing to contribute to the success and sustainability of the program.

 

SYB is managed by a small but dynamic French-Chinese team, and operates under the governance of Chi Heng Foundation.

Website: www.shanghaiyoungbakers.com. Weibo: weibo.com/shanghaiyoungbakers Facebook: www.facebook.com/shyoungbakers Weixin: ShanghaiYoungBakers海上青焙坊

 

 

Shanghai Young Bakers strives to raise awareness about its actions, engage supporters and volunteers, promote its brand and give recognition to its partners, through a professional and pro-active communication strategy.

 

The intern would be in charge of designing and implementing SYB’s overall external communication strategy, under the guidance of the SYB program manager and with the support of other SYB volunteers and staff.

 

Time commitment: at least 30 hours per week, from Oct/Nov 2014 onwards, for at least 6 months (April/May 2015).

 

 

 

1.    Write articles and update social media and all online communication on a regular basis: SYB website, social networks Weibo, Facebook, Weixin

2.    Act as Chief Editor for the SYB monthly newsletter

3.    Be responsible for all promotional material & products (brochures, kakemonos, t-shirts, photos, videos…)

4.    Handle all media requests and coordinate/ follow up with journalists

5.    Coordinate volunteers requests and participation

6.    Support organization of various SYB events

7.    Boost SYB’s external image and help raise awareness about SYB actions.

 

 

• Dedication to work in a growing international non-profit organization, interest in social issues and learning more about NGO operations in a Chinese multicultural environment
• Keen to gain experience in Communication, Journalism, PR
• Native level in Chinese, fluent in English.
• Candidates eager to learn French or to improve their knowledge of French language and French culture are warmly encouraged to apply.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented
• Creativity and initiative appreciated
• Enjoy working both within a team and independently
• Ability / skills in leading and managing volunteers appreciated
• Technical knowledge and experience in design (photoshop…) and/or in maintaining a website are not essential but would be appreciated

   

 

• Report to French program manager
• Work closely with French & Chinese staff as well as volunteers from different nationalities and backgrounds
• Location:
  • Office work: Chi Heng Foundation Shanghai office (西康路长寿路)
  • Outside events at SYB Baking Centre （普陀区绥德路）or other locations

·         Time commitment: at least 30 hours/week, for a minimum period of 6 months.

 

• Transportation and phone reimbursement allowance. As a charity project with limited resources, SYB is unfortunately unable to provide further financial compensation. 

Please send your application to hr@shanghaiyoungbakers.com. In your email, let us know why this assignment appeals to you, what kind of relevant experience you have (if any), when you would be available to work with us, and include a CV. Thank you!