Intern, Community Engagement

CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK•Washington, DC

9d•$20 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

The Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) is seeking passionate individuals to join their mission of addressing food security, poverty, and equity. CAFB is expanding its efforts by providing meals and tackling the root causes of hunger through partnerships with organizations offering job training, healthcare, and education. This internship offers a chance to gain a deep understanding of food insecurity issues in the DMV area and learn about the various programs and strategies employed by CAFB and its partners. Interns are considered vital to the organization and will receive valuable training and experience in fundraising and education.

Requirements

College degree or professional experience in marketing, fundraising, or events
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Excellent interpersonal skills and respect for the priorities and work pressures of colleagues
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team
Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the supervisor
Comfort with and sincere interest in food justice and education
Project management capabilities
Highly organized with the ability to meet overlapping deadlines
Demonstrated initiative and creativity

Responsibilities

Assist 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.
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.
Support 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.).
Perform other related duties as assigned.