Joe Hawes

Communications and conservation engagement professional with experience supporting digital marketing campaigns, social media management, content creation, email marketing and audience engagement within environmental and sustainability-focused organisations. Skilled in campaign administration, newsletter production, stakeholder communications, performance reporting and coordinating projects across multiple teams. Passionate about wildlife conservation and eager to support environmentally-focused communications teams through organised, reliable and collaborative working

Volunteer Marketing Assistant - GVI Foundation - Remote

(2025-10)

• Produce, schedule and publish social media content across LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to support environmental awareness and fundraising campaigns.
• Support email marketing campaigns and newsletter distribution to engage supporters, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Create written content for digital communications, helping increase audience engagement and campaign reach.
• Monitor campaign performance using engagement metrics and contribute to communications reporting and evaluation.
• Maintain organised content schedules and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver campaign objectives.

Marketing Intern - Global Vision International - BeauVallon, Seychelles

(2025-07 - 2025-09)

• Assisted in planning and delivering multi-channel digital marketing campaigns promoting marine conservation initiatives.
• Produced social media content, graphics and short-form video assets using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Wrote marketing copy for digital communications, supporter engagement materials and campaign content.
• Conducted audience research and monitored campaign performance to inform future communications activity.
• Supported campaign administration, reporting and engagement tracking using analytics data.

Marine Conservation Intern - Global Vision International - Port Launay, Seychelles

(2025-03 - 2025-06)

• Gathered and analysed ecological data to advance conservation initiatives.
• Communicated scientific findings to non-specialist audiences through engaging presentations and workshops.
• Facilitated environmental education programmes and public engagement activities.
• Cultivated robust skills in translating complex scientific information into accessible messaging.

Team Coach - Mitchells & Butlers - Bath, United Kingdom

(2023-02 - 2025-03)

• Coordinated team operations, staffing schedules and daily administrative activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintained clear communication between staff and management while ensuring high service standards.
• Trained and supported team members, promoting collaboration, engagement and effective teamwork.
• Managed competing priorities and resolved operational issues efficiently under pressure.
• Maintained accurate records and supported day-to-day operational organisation

Volunteer Co-ordination Intern - Eco-Sud - Blue Bay, Mauritius

(2024-06 - 2024-07)

• Coordinated volunteer activities, schedules and daily operational administration for environmental projects.
• Acted as the primary communication link between volunteers, project staff and management.
• Assisted with organisational logistics, volunteer support processes and information management.

Marine Conservation Intern - Eco-Sud - Blue Bay, Mauritius

(2024-04 - 2024-06)

• Undertook field research across diverse marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves.
• Assisted with the compilation of conservation reports and the analysis of collected data.
• Contributed to environmental protection and habitat restoration initiatives.

MSc - Ecology, Culture and Society - Goldsmiths, University of London (2021 - 2023)

BSc - Politics and International Relations - University of Kent (2019 - 2021)