Requisition ID: req52008

Job Title: Fall Internship - New Roots Communications Intern

Sector: Communications

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Denver, CO USA

Job Description

Please note: This is an unpaid internship open only to those with authorization to work in the US and who are or will be residing in the Denver metro area.

Time Commitment:

The time commitment for this position is 10 to 12 hours per week, flexible schedule; August 23 - December 13, 2024

Location: Hybrid - In person at e IRC Denver office, 1873 S. Bellaire St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80222 and some work from home

Compensation This is an unpaid internship.

Background:New Roots Denver supports refugee food security and aids in their transition to

the community through gardening, nutrition education, local food access initiatives, and small-scale farming.

Scope of Work:The New Roots Communications Intern provides hands–on and administrative

support to the New Roots Program including outreach, research, record keeping, marketing,

events participation, and partnership assistance.

Responsibilities:

•Maintain professional email and social media (Facebook, Instagram) accounts for New

Roots Denver

• Manage contact lists in different applications and platforms (WhatsApp, Mobile Text

Alert, Mailchimp, Monday.com,etc.)

• Work closely with the New Roots Coordinator to determine newsletter topics, volunteer

workdays, and other news and announcements

• Research strategies to maximize reach and efficacy of mass communication

• Communicate with New Roots gardeners and community volunteers

• Assist with volunteer events, trainings, administrative tasks, and program-wide

evaluations as needed

• Record hours and submit a timesheet

This position is unpaid and reports to the New Roots Coordinator.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit

without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital

status, veteran status or disability.

Qualifications

Requirements

•Attend IRC intern orientation

• Strong organizational skills, motivated, and able to work independently and in a team

• Reliable, responsible, punctual and professional

• Fluent in English, Bilingual skills a plus

• Ability to communicate with limited English speakers, experience working with diverse

populations a plus

• Proficient user of Microsoft Suite and graphic design programs (Canva, Adobe Suite,

etc.)

• Experience leveraging media/communications platforms (Facebook, Mailchimp, etc.)

and a desire to use a data-driven approach to track reach and efficacy of public outreach

• Farm or garden experience a plus, or experience in sales or marketing.

• Availability for occasional weekend and evening work