Work at Booksie

Join the team to build Booksie!

At Booksie, we are passionate about inspiring a love for reading and the African continent from an early age. As the saying goes, catch them young!

We’re always looking for dedicated educators, literacy advocates and executors to join our team.

Whether you’re a teacher, recent graduate, bookworm or looking for an internship, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can make a real impact.

Ready to make a difference? Check out the openings below and begin the application process. We look forward to learning about you!

Current openings

Reading facilitator: North Ridge & McCarthy Hill

Reading facilitators are essential to the success of our literacy programme.

In this role you will:

  • Teach reading using Jolly Phonics or guided reading (with Jolly Phonics where needed)
  • Report on progress, including weekly and end-of-term reports for each reader in your group
  • Lead art and craft activities to promote creativity and working with the hands
  • Provide childcare and create a nurturing environment
  • Have fun!

Work schedule: Saturdays, 9am to 3pm

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General Intern

Interns play a vital role in keeping our literacy centre and bookshop running smoothly! Your tasks may vary, giving you hands-on experience in different areas.

You might:

  • Provide operational support, assisting with daily tasks and centre activities
  • Support learning programmes, helping children with reading and literacy activities
  • Assist in bookshop retail, at pop up fairs and events
  • Help with order fulfilment, packaging and organising book deliveries
  • Jump into anything and everything - no two days are the same!

If you're flexible, eager to learn, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to have you on board!

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Marketing Intern

Marketing Interns play a vital role in telling our story and bringing in new business. Your tasks may vary and will give you hands-on experience across different areas of marketing and communications. 

Skills needed: copywriting, graphic design, video production, social media management 

Tech know how and tools: Google suite, how different social media platforms work, basic email marketing tools, brand management and adherence,

Your activities will include but will not be limited to:

  • Writing copy for different digital platforms and marketing material
  • Designing brand compliant eye-catching graphics and visuals
  • Creating and editing engaging videos
  • Creating a social media calendar and execute on the activities in the calender
  • Manage our social media platforms and connect with our community
  • Draft email campaigns and newsletters
  • Jump into creative projects that come up - no two days are the same!

If you’re imaginative, eager to learn, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to have you on board!

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