Share Email Opening Title Communications Intern  Reports to: intern internship communications marketing non-profit washington, DC   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Contingent   Location Capital Area Food Bank - DC   About the Organization It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission of providing good, nutritious food today and food to enable brighter futures. On an annual basis CAFB distributes about 40 million meals worth of food through a network of hundreds of partners across the DMV. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration across the public, private and social service ecosystems. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address 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. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!   Description The Capital Area Food Bank feeds those who suffer from hunger and malnutrition in the Washington, DC metro area by acquiring and distributing food through our network of 700 partners.  Our food distribution is complemented by outreach, education, and training to help those in need. The Capital Area Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, a national network of over 200 food banks. Job Summary: This position is responsible for working on key communications functions for CAFB, reporting to the Chief Digital Officer. The Communications Intern must thrive in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision, and quickly comprehend and act on changing priorities when necessary. The person in this position must demonstrate superior customer service, interpersonal and written and verbal communications skills. Major Responsibilities/Activities:    Communications/Media Relations Must be able to write, edit and report by collecting news through external and internal sources. Interview industry sources to obtain editorial material with emphasis on Feeding America. Interview internal departments to obtain editorial material on programmatic and operational news. Assist in pitching story ideas to mainstream media. Use social media when appropriate for advancing messaging Assist in responding to media requests for information, after conferring with Manager Assist in the coordination of media events, including news conferences, media tours, TV segments and print interviews Cause Marketing Assist in promoting events through both mainstream and social media. Publications Act as writer and editor for marketing and communications vehicles, both on and offline Internal Communications Work with department team to establish and publish timelines for communications projects and an editorial calendar Write, produce and edit marketing communications materials for internal departments as requested, including PowerPoint presentations. Work Environment & Reporting: Work is part-time 20 hours/week Normal business office, with frequent tight deadlines Working hours are flexible as long as they are within Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm timeframe. Some evenings are required.     The employees of the Capital Area Food Bank believe that collaboration and teamwork produce results superior to anything any of us could do on our own. We are a team united in service, striving for a hunger free community. Vision - We envision a community in which everyone has access to sufficient nutritious food. Our Mission - The mission of the Capital Area Food Bank is to create access to good, healthy food in every community. TEAM Values - We believe that access to nutritious food is a basic human right. We are committed to responding to the needs of our community through food distribution and support service. Trust - We will assume positive intent. We will strive to trust and to be trustworthy. Excellence - We will strive for excellence in all we do for those we serve, for our community and for ourselves. Accountability - We will hold ourselves and out teams accountable to do what we say we will do. We will own errors and celebrate our victories. Mission - We do all this in service to those who are hungry borne by a passionate desire for all to live healthy and well.     Position Requirements Minimum Requirements: Minimum age requirement 18 Working toward a BA in Communications, Public or Media Relations, Journalism or related degree Reliable transportation to and from the CAFB’s main distribution center in NE Washington, D.C. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to manage multiple stories in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Superior written and oral communications skills Strong editing skills Basic Microsoft Office computer skills Basic design/layout experience (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher) Some project management experience preferred Passion, Integrity and Energy!   EOE Statement Capital Area Food Bank welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for all our employees. CAFB makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at CAFB. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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