Membership Communications & Events Assistant Intern

About the role

DUFP is seeking a proactive and well-organised Membership Communications & Events Assistant Intern. The intern will support communication with members and assist with the planning, promotion and coordination of online and in-person events.

This role is ideal for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who enjoys communicating with people, organising activities and working collaboratively.

Key responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with current and prospective members.
• Respond to membership enquiries and provide relevant information.
• Prepare member announcements, invitations, reminders and follow-up messages.
• Keep membership contact details and communication records organised.
• Assist with planning and coordinating workshops, networking sessions and other member events.
• Manage event registrations, schedules and participant communications.
• Coordinate with speakers, partners, volunteers and attendees.
• Help prepare event materials, presentations and promotional content.
• Support events while they are taking place and help resolve participant enquiries.
• Collect feedback and prepare short post-event summaries.
• Work with the wider team to improve member engagement and participation.

What we are looking for

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Good organisation, planning and time-management skills.
• A professional, friendly and helpful attitude.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Willingness to learn, receive feedback and take initiative.
• Experience with member communication, customer service, community engagement or event coordination is beneficial but not essential.
• Familiarity with email platforms, social media, online meeting tools or AI-assisted communication tools would be an advantage.

What you will learn

During the three-month internship, you will gain practical experience in:

• Membership communication and engagement.
• Event planning and coordination.
• Professional writing and stakeholder communication.
• Online event and community management.
• Teamwork, problem-solving and remote collaboration.
• Using digital tools to improve communication and event workflows.

Pay: R6 949,00 - R19 407,00 per month

Work Location: Remote