Year-Round Intern Position - Education and Outreach at Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc

East Point, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community education, Program development, Research, Data collection, Reporting, Facilitation, Logistics, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Organization, Detail oriented, Collaboration, Youth program development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Who We Are: The Atlanta Community Food Bank is working to end hunger in our community with the food, people and big ideas needed so that no one worries about where their next meal is coming from. Since 1979, we’ve been providing food for a growing network of nonprofit partners – including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers. We currently serve more than 700 partners in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. Where You’ll Work: Education and Outreach (E/O) Intern will work with the Education and Outreach (E/O) team within the Development and Marketing Department of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. About the Role: The E/O Intern will expand the Food Bank’s capacity to provide educational programming and further our strategic initiatives to raise awareness and a sense of urgency about hunger and food insecurity in our region. Intern will provide administrative, research and program support to the Food Bank’s Education and Outreach team. This internship will interface with our education constituents, youth program participants, volunteers, and more. In order to gain a full understanding of the Food Bank and our scope of work, the intern may also work with other strategic initiatives including our policy priorities. They will have the opportunity to learn about other Food Bank programs, participate in mobile distributions and other Food Bank and Food Bank partner network related service projects. Opportunities to Learn / Skills You’ll Acquire: Core responsibilities on any given week could include: Support education and outreach to the community Help update and develop educational materials and tools Assist with research and program development Provide logistical and facilitation support during workshops Assist with the creation of photo documentation and storytelling Help with data collection and final reporting Help give tours and information to external constituents and volunteers A major focus for this internship is on year- round Youth Program development and summer Youth Program planning, preparations, and support. Our Inclusive Hiring Process: At the Atlanta Community Food Bank, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We understand that skills can be gained through a variety of experiences – educational and work. Towards that end, our Inclusive Hiring process is grounded in a skills-based hiring approach. That means, we are looking for resumes that demonstrate key transferrable skills that can be applied to our internships to support both our mission and culture. Key Competencies we look for in All our Food Bank Interns are: Customer Focus Decision Making Accountability The Ability to Navigate Change What You’ll Need: Skills and Experiences : Interest in hunger and poverty issues, community education and building stronger, food secure communities. A High School Diploma and over 18 years of age. Experience working with kids and teens Strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite Organized and detail oriented Ability to work independently, with or without supervision Ability to collaborate and work well with a diverse groups of people Personal transportation is necessary There may be some Physical Demands and Travel: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intern routinely is required to lift 25 lbs. Expected travel time for this position is up to 10% per year Some weekend workshops and events are possible Intern is expected to work 16 ours a week, including one in office day

Responsibilities

The intern will provide administrative, research, and program support to the Education and Outreach team to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity. Responsibilities include developing educational materials, facilitating workshops, assisting with data collection, and supporting youth program planning.