What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Intern position at The Greater Boston Food?
Reports To: Communications Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Travel Required: No
Internship Assignment: This summer internship is a hybrid role supporting the Communications Team. The intern will be required to work onsite at least one day per week, choosing either Monday or Thursday, at our Boston office. The internship will begin in June and will run for up to 20 hours per week, with a maximum total of 200 hours. Interns may not exceed 20 hours per week. The recommended schedule is 20 hours per week over 10 weeks.
Position Summary
The Communications Intern will work within the External Affairs department, a division of the Advancement Team. The intern will write and edit communications materials—primarily for social media—and contribute to and organize the Communications content library in Canto.
The intern will gain hands-on experience with a variety of Communications tools including Microsoft Teams, Asana, Canva, Canto, and more. They will have a comprehensive introduction to food banking and take part in GBFB orientations to learn more about food insecurity and how they can champion the cause of ending hunger in Eastern Massachusetts.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Write and edit original social media content.
- Design and edit graphics in Canva.
- Contribute to and organize photo/media library and content library.
- Support other communications projects as needed.
Skills & Qualifications
- Interest in communications, marketing, media, and/or nonprofit work. Interest in food security, food equity, and/or nutrition a plus.
- A high school diploma is required. Applicants must be working toward a college degree.
- Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
- Ability to problem solve and complete tasks independently.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate with team members and contribute to projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Genuine appreciation of GBFB’s mission to end hunger here and the ability to authentically communicate it.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Adobe a plus.
- Graphic design experience a plus.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to work in an office environment.
- Ability to sit for up to 3 hours at a time.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
- Ability the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Ability to travel based on business needs.
- Ability to work remotely, both independently and collaboratively using the Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
- Must live in New England.
- Hybrid: This role follows a hybrid schedule working in accordance with GBFB’s hybrid work policy on the team’s designated days. This schedule is subject to change based on the organization’s mission to end hunger.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
GBFB provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, handicap, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
No Team Member or applicant will be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged in or may engage in any of the following: (1) filing a complaint of employment discrimination; (2) assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; (3) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercising any other right protected by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.
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