{"id":64981,"date":"2021-02-15T20:29:40","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T17:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accounts.consciouskenya.com\/?page_id=64981"},"modified":"2025-06-26T12:54:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:54:18","slug":"jobs-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/consciouskenya.com\/jobs-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Opportunities<\/h2>\r\n<p>We are accepting volunteer applications <a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.consciouskenya.com\/volunteerck\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\r\n<h3>Chief Executive Officer &amp; Co-Founder<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>Role Description<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a full-time on-site role for a Chief Executive Officer &amp; Co-founder based in Nairobi. The role involves overseeing finance, operations management, business planning, sales, and strategic planning on a day-to-day basis.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Kenya (Remote &amp; On-Ground Hybrid)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sector:<\/strong> Tech | Holistic Wellness | Social Impact<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Conscious Kenya<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conscious Kenya is a wellness community &amp; platform that connects individuals with holistic wellness practitioners, events, therapies &amp; other resources. Our mission is to co-create a thriving conscious community &amp; tech platform for wellness and conscious living.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer &amp; Co-Founder to lead us into our next phase of growth and impact.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Role Summary<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As CEO &amp; Co-Founder, you will be responsible for steering the strategic direction, growth, and overall performance of Conscious Kenya. You will oversee day-to-day operations, drive business sustainability, scale the platform, and build strategic partnerships while ensuring alignment with our mission and values. This role demands a bold and values-aligned leader with a deep understanding of both holistic wellness and the dynamics of building and scaling tech-enabled platforms in emerging markets.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Translate the organization\u2019s mission into actionable, measurable strategies.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic Leadership &amp; Vision<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set and implement long-term objectives aligned with conscious community building and platform scalability.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve as the public face of the organization, representing Conscious Kenya in media, industry forums, and partner engagements.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Business Growth &amp; Platform Development<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify and pursue growth opportunities, including partnerships with wellness practitioners, eco-conscious vendors, and NGOs.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversee UX\/UI, product innovation, and the introduction of new features or services that enhance platform engagement and user satisfaction.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leverage data and analytics to inform strategic decision-making and optimize user experience.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Operations &amp; Organizational Development<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversee and continuously improve all operational systems, processes, and policies.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build and lead a high-performing cross-functional team, instilling a culture of collaboration, accountability, and agile execution.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead conflict resolution strategies and nurture an inclusive, values-based culture.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Financial Strategy &amp; Management<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets to ensure financial sustainability.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversee accounting and reporting processes in compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive financial planning, scenario modeling, and risk assessment to guide strategic decision-making.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Fundraising &amp; Resource Mobilization<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design and implement fundraising strategies to secure grants, donor support, and strategic investment.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultivate and manage relationships with donors, partners, investors, and other stakeholders.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position the organization for long-term funding sustainability through social enterprise models and revenue diversification.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Legal, Regulatory &amp; Governance<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, including employment law, data protection (e.g., GDPR), and IP regulations.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negotiate and manage contracts, partnerships, and licensing agreements.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report to the Board of Directors and ensure best-practice governance structures are maintained.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proven experience in a senior leadership or founder role within a startup, preferably in wellness, social enterprise, or digital platforms.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep understanding of holistic wellness, conscious community building, and the socio-cultural context of Kenya.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrated success in strategic planning, business development, financial oversight, and scaling mission-driven organizations.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong track record in fundraising, partnership-building, and stakeholder engagement.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Master\u2019s degree preferred.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous experience in the wellness industry &amp; track record of business growth and success<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Preferred Attributes &amp; Skills<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passion for holistic wellness, sustainability, and community transformation.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visionary thinker with entrepreneurial grit and adaptability.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech-savvy with experience in leading digital product teams and innovation cycles.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong ethical grounding and commitment to conscious leadership.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience working in or with donor-funded or hybrid non-profit ventures.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance and Business Planning skills<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operations Management skills<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales and Strategic Planning skills<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience in leading and managing teams<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>What We Offer<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A co-founder equity stake and leadership role in a purpose-led tech venture.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A chance to shape the future of conscious living in Kenya and beyond.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A flexible, impact-driven, and collaborative work culture.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1661103670529{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\r\n<h3>Wellness Support Assistant Intern<\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conscious Kenya is a wellness platform &amp; community dedicated to providing easy access to high-quality wellness professionals, therapies, events, workshops, courses, retreats, and venues for personal development, holistic living, mental and physical well-being.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Role Description<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Wellness Support Assistant Intern will be responsible for providing communication and customer service support to therapists and wellness clients, assisting with health and wellness programs, and utilizing strong organization skills to help facilitate transformative wellness experiences.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you passionate about consciousness and holistic wellness?<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you tech savvy?<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you friendly and love helping people thrive?<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you keep up to date with the latest trends and hacks on social media?<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you very organised, self-motivated\/independent, creative and prompt?<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you experience in managing events, or clients, or a group of people successfully?<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li>Have you any experience in onboarding, client success, CRM, Customer Service, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, and\/or Digital Marketing?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Wellness Support Assistant Intern will be the point of contact for all Conscious Kenya practitioners after they join the platform. Their core responsibility is to help practitioners become comfortable enough with\u00a0 the Conscious Kenya website to use it regularly as a tool to grow their practices. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They will also help\u00a0 practitioners build and execute marketing &amp; promotion strategies for the duration of their memberships.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Duties and responsibilities\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Practitioner Onboarding\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Welcome practitioners on premium plans and walk them through the website via zoom.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Support practitioners to complete their profiles &amp; store set up within 2 weeks of joining.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Help practitioners identify goals and how best the platform will work for them and their practice.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Encourage practitioners to engage community members and share content regular onto the <\/span>website by posting events, articles, offers, feed posts and taking ownership of groups &amp; forums.<\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide support to customers and routinely check on their satisfaction with the platform. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase efficacy &amp; effectiveness of onboarding processes through monthly analyses &amp; reports.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U<\/span>pdate current practitioners sessions, categories, tags &#8211; and ongoing where necessary<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>Marketing Schedule Management\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create marketing schedules for all practitioners in the first week of their memberships to promote\u00a0 their profiles and services by ensuring they complete profile set up in time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensure all information required from the practitioners is received in time and encourage\u00a0 practitioners to share content on the website and CK socials often, and tag CK in their posts<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Liaise with the marketing team to ensure all collected practitioner content is added to the\u00a0 marketing calendar and posted on time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Encourage practitioners to create groups and forums and take ownership to build strong communities around them and their work on the CK platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>Client Support &amp; Liaison\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Manage practitioner support tickets and communicate requests to relevant people to assist. \u2022 Manage all events submitted via the website by paid practitioners to ensure they are posted and\u00a0 shared on time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Help submit events where necessary<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Advise the rest of the team on how the onboarding and practitioner support systems and process\u00a0 can be improved.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Any other relevant tasks and responsibilities aligned with client success.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>Community &amp; Events Manager<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reply promptly to messages and comments on all social media channels (IG, FB, YT, WhatsApp, TikTok)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create automatic responses on all channels in case of a few hours delay<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Support with creating WhatsApp business portfolio, IG shop, etc<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> General support when the marketing team requests<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> TikTok management, with support, advice and approval from marketing<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Manage regular event schedule for practitioners at the Conscious Kenya Space<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moderate the community groups and forums, encourage interaction, assign team leaders<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good Communication and Customer Support skills<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong Organization Skills<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empathy and compassion<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to work effectively in a remote team setting<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some knowledge or experience in holistic, wellness and conscious living is a plus<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A background in Psychology, Counseling or wellness related field is beneficial but not mandatory<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Please send your resume and cover letter to <strong><a href=\"mailto:hello@consciouskenya.com\">hello@consciouskenya.com<\/a><\/strong> by Wednesday 26 April 2023 to apply.<\/p>\r\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; 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