Intern, Community Engagement

Capital Area Food Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Onsite parking

Shuttle to metro

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Diverse environment

Job summary

Capital Area Food Bank is seeking a Community Engagement Intern to assist in fundraising campaigns, student engagement, and community outreach in the DMV area. The role provides hands-on experience in program implementation, event coordination, and coalition-building with partners addressing hunger and education.

You will collaborate with the Community Engagement Specialist, gain exposure to campaigns like CANstruction, and contribute to events and workshops that raise awareness and funds while

Qualifications

• College degree or professional experience in marketing, fundraising, or events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, CANstruction & Hard Hats Against Hunger, and other fundraisers using CAFB's crowdfunding platform.
• Help develop and implement strategies to raise awareness and funds.
• Support the Student Leaders Program in outreach, applications, and program delivery.
• Assist with educational workshops such as Face Hunger and Lunch & Learns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Project management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

College degree or professional experience in marketing, fundraising, or events

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Organization:It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together toaddress the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org.Description:The Community Engagement Intern will work closely with the Community Engagement Specialist to develop and implement initiatives to generate funds and engagement in support of the food bank through the execution of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, the Student Leaders Program, and other initiatives throughout the term. This role supports the success of initiatives ranging from community-led fundraising campaigns to volunteer opportunities, to student engagement events.This position will provide the intern with the opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the issues surrounding food insecurity in the DMV Area. While working with our Community Engagement team, they will get an in-depth look into various programs and approaches that are being deployed directly by the Food Bank and indirectly through food assistance organizations to address the issue of food insecurity both in the short and longer term. Interns are a vital part of the Capital Area Food Bank. They will also gain valuable training and experience in the fundraising and education field.Essential Functions:Peer-to-Peer FundraisingAssist with supporting institutional fundraising campaign efforts including CANstruction & Hard Hats Against Hunger, Season’s Feedings, and other industry or affinity group fundraisers leveraging the food bank’s crowdfunding platform.Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to increase organizational awareness and raise additional funds.Work with marketing to develop marketing and campaign materials.External Stakeholder EngagementWorking with the Community Engagement Specialist, assist in implementing a community engagement plan to raise awareness about hunger, articulate the mission, and mobilize support for CAFB to diverse external audiences.Support the Student Leaders Program in outreach, application processing, and program implementation.Support educational workshops such as Face Hunger and Lunch & Learns.Represent CAFB at community events such as tabling opportunities.EventsSupport corporate fundraising team with planning and execution of corporate engagement events such as on and off-site food packings.Support the execution of the CANstruction/Hard Hats Against Hunger food drive as needed.Support other non-standard events as they occur (celebrity visits, food donations, etc.)MiscellaneousPerform other related duties as assigned.Requirements:College degree or professional experience in marketing, fundraising, or eventsProficiency with Microsoft OfficeExcellent interpersonal skills and respect for the priorities and work pressures of colleaguesAbility to work independently and cooperatively as part of a teamOther Skills, Abilities:Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the supervisorComfort with and sincere interest in food justice and educationProject management capabilitiesHighly organized with the ability to meet overlapping deadlinesDemonstrated initiative and creativityPhysical Demands & Working Conditions:Ability to lift/carry 30 poundsThis position’s main office will be the DC Office in NE, Washington DC and will be in person 3 days a week with occasional weekends required.Reporting:This role reports to the Community Engagement SpecialistApplication Process:Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Please Note: We do not accept walk-in applications or in-person status updates for any positions. All applicants must apply online. We kindly ask that applicants do not call/email/or show up in person to inquire about application status. To check the status of your application, please log in to your personal Paycom application account. Our HR team will contact you directly if you are selected for the next step in the hiring process.Compensation:$20.00/hourSchedule:This position’s main office will be the DC Office in NE, Washington DC and will be in person 3 days a week with occasional weekends required.This is a part-time 20-hour per week position.NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.We Offer: At Capital Area Food Bank, we understand that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits including competitive compensation and benefits, free onsite parking, complimentary shuttle to metro (DC office), professional development, growth, and fun work in a diverse environment.