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at Sistema.bio

🏢 About Sistema.bio

Sistema.bio is a social enterprise that transforms agricultural waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer, directly tackling climate change and boosting rural economies in Latin America, Africa, and India. As a remote-first company with a mission-driven team, you'll contribute to tangible environmental impact while developing your design skills in a purpose-led organization.

About This Role

This internship focuses on creating visual content for social media, educational materials, and video editing to support Sistema.bio's communication across multiple regions. Your work will directly help farmers and communities understand the benefits of biodigesters, making complex sustainability concepts accessible and engaging.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your typical day might start with a team check-in via Slack or Zoom, then you'll work on designing a set of Instagram stories for a new campaign, edit a short video testimonial from a farmer, and adapt a presentation template for different regional offices. You'll collaborate with the communications team to ensure brand consistency and may have a feedback session to refine your designs.

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🎯 Who Sistema.bio Is Looking For

  • An active student in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or Multimedia who is eager to apply academic knowledge to real-world sustainability projects.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) with a portfolio showing clean, impactful designs for social media or digital campaigns.
  • Has basic video editing skills (Premiere, After Effects, or CapCut) and is comfortable creating short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube.
  • Detail-oriented, adaptable to feedback, and able to work independently in a remote setting while meeting deadlines for multiple regional versions.

📝 Tips for Applying to Sistema.bio

1

Tailor your portfolio to include at least 2-3 pieces focused on environmental or social impact topics, even if from class projects, to show alignment with Sistema.bio's mission.

2

In your resume, explicitly mention your current enrollment status and expected graduation date, as the role requires active students.

3

Include a link to a short video edit (e.g., a 30-second Reel) you created, even if it's a personal project, to demonstrate video editing skills.

4

Research Sistema.bio's social media channels and mention a specific post or campaign you found effective in your cover letter.

5

Use Spanish in your application materials, as the role is LATAM-focused, but highlight any English proficiency if you have it.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Express genuine interest in sustainability and how your design skills can help communicate the impact of biodigesters on rural communities.', 'Highlight your ability to adapt designs for different formats and regions, showing flexibility and attention to detail.', 'Mention any experience with social media content creation, especially for platforms like Instagram and TikTok, with specific metrics if available.', "Emphasize your eagerness to learn and grow in a remote, mission-driven team, and reference Sistema.bio's global reach."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Sistema.bio's website and blog to understand their technology (biodigesters) and the communities they serve.
  • → Review their social media profiles (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) to see the current visual style and content themes.
  • → Look up recent news or case studies about Sistema.bio's projects in LATAM to show awareness of their regional work.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the concept of circular economy and how it relates to waste-to-energy solutions.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design a social media campaign to explain biodigesters to a rural farmer?
2 Describe a time you had to adapt a design for multiple formats or languages.
3 What tools do you use for video editing, and can you walk us through your process for a short Reel?
4 How do you stay updated on design trends, especially for social media?
5 Why are you interested in working for a renewable energy company, and what do you know about Sistema.bio's impact?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic portfolio without any environmental or social impact work, which may signal lack of interest in the mission.
  • Ignoring the remote work aspect: failing to mention self-motivation or time management skills in your application.
  • Not following the application instructions (e.g., missing portfolio link or incorrect file format) – attention to detail is key.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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