DUTIES:
- Visit food distribution sites and agency partners to identify and collect client stories
- Write and edit client and agency partner stories for a variety of media, from newsletters to web content and collateral materials
- Write and copy edit for fundraising and promotional materials
- Collect and write other volunteer and community partner stories, as needed
- Help with additional communications and marketing projects
- Digitize, organize and document media release forms and accompanying images
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., Journalism, English, Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations)
- Familiarity with the AP Stylebook
- Ability to identify and develop story ideas independently
- Interviewing and listening skills. Ability to make interviewee comfortable. Ability to ask follow-up questions to get to the “heart of the story”
- Documentation skills. Capturing accurately what is said by interviewees
- Photography skills are useful. Must not be shy about asking for photos or video, and having everyone pictured sign a release form. No professional equipment needed for this purpose. Well-composed and well-lit cell phone photos are fine for this project
- Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop desired, but not required
- An effective communicator, both written and oral
- Ability to work effectively with people of diverse ages, income levels, cultural backgrounds and other demographics
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner community contacts
- Fluency in a second language is desired, but not required
- Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
TIME REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE:
- Total time requirement: 10-15 hours per week
- Project dates: January – May, with some flexibility
- Days of the week: Monday - Friday, flexible and will vary
- Time of the day: 8am-5pm, flexible and will vary
- Work site: Maplewood facility and remotely
ORGANIZATION CONTACTS:
- Communications department
- Agency partner employees/volunteers/clients
HOW TO APPLY: Please provide a cover letter, resume and writing samples to internships@2harvest.org
