Creative Copywriter

Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Are you a copywriter with a passion for storytelling? Are you excited about communicating with a range of audiences and sharing stories of impact that evidence how education fights poverty? 

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can make a real difference? If this sounds like you… Keep reading! 

Position title and work station:  

Creative Copywriter - The School of St Jude, Sisia Campus, Moshono, Arusha, Tanzania (1 Vacancy, Bachelor Degree) 

About The School of St Jude

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year we give 1,800 students with free, quality education, 100’s of graduates with access to higher education, and provide more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible.

What you’ll do:

• With the Assistant Team Lead – Communication and Content you’ll create communications and marketing copy for annual fundraising appeals, tour events, special events, newsletters, video scripts, emails and internal communications.
• Support the Social Media and Content Producer, ATL Communications and Content to create compelling and consistent copy to reflect the school’s brand.
• Interview and take briefs from Head Office and Academic teams to support internal and external communications.
• Support the Marketing team to review, edit and publish copy and editorial.
• Contribute to the Marketing team’s overall objectives to increase brand awareness of The School of St Jude.

What we’re looking for:

• A university graduate preferably with a Bachelor degree who learns fast and can work at pace.
• Two to three years’ direct experience in a communications role.
• Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• An organised, methodical, thorough individual with a keen eye for detail.
• A team player who loves to learn, grow and thrive!

Why St Jude?

• The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania.
• A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.
• Ample opportunities for career progression and development.
• Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days).

How to Apply

Send your cover letter addressing the job description and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz (subject line must include the reference number: TSOSJ/HR/SIS/HO/MKT/18/08 .

Applications close on 29 August 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.