Social Media and Storytelling Internship

The Sara Omi Foundation is looking for an intern for the fourth quarter of 2026 to lead social media, video editing and content strategy across our Q4 programs. This includes our brand launch, cultural events and documentary storytelling.

The Sara Omi Foundation is building a new model of indigenous economic empowerment, led by Sara Omi, the first Emberá woman lawyer in Panama and a Central American leader recognized by Forbes. We work with a startup-style approach — short sprints, staged funding, transparent reporting — to drive indigenous-owned brands, document ancestral traditions and build community infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Plan and run a social media content calendar aligned with our Q4 roadmap
• Edit short-form video from event and documentary footage (2nd Teaser Event, Design-A-Thon, documentary teaser)
• Support the promotion of the new collection launch from our artisan brand, Jumara Juwa
• Develop content strategy for campaign moments, including our crowdfunding campaign
• Work directly with our Brand, Design and Communications leads

What You'll Gain

• A startup-style culture, not that of a traditional NGO: short sprints, fast decisions, real ownership
• Room to experiment: we treat mistakes as learning, not as failure
• Radical transparency: you'll see how decisions get made, not just the polished results
• A culture built on enjoyment: we believe collaborating should be genuinely fun
• Portfolio-ready work, mentorship and a letter of recommendation on completion‍

Who You Are

• You don't need to be actively enrolled in an educational program — we value experience and skills relevant to the role
• Hands-on video editing experience (CapCut, Premiere, Final Cut or similar)
• Active knowledge of content trends on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
• Interest in women's rights, indigenous rights, social impact or cultural storytelling
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is an advantage, not a requirement

Details

Duration: 3 months (Q4 2026: October – December)

Compensation: Unpaid – with the possibility of future employment

Location: Remote and on-site, with a preference for candidates who can support event coverage in Panama

How to Apply: Send your CV to info@saraomi.org with the subject line “Application – Social Media Internship”

The Sara Omi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing economic development, education, and cultural preservation programs for indigenous communities in Latin America, including support for e-commerce ventures, community infrastructure, and documentary/educational content production.

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