What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Marketing Intern - Hiawatha position at HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC?
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a diverse, community-focused nonprofit dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of families living with the everyday barriers of poverty.
What we are proud to offer you:
- Retirement Savings (IPERS and/or 403b) with generous company match
- Employee Assistance Program
POSITION GOAL
HACAP Food Reservoir provides food to families, children, and seniors who don't have enough to eat. We're looking for a Marketing Intern to join our dedicated team for the summer! The Marketing Intern will work with the Development Manager to plan and execute a summer hunger food and fund drive. Participate in the coordination of farmer’s market events and food rescue.
SCHEDULE AND WAGE
Up to 40 hours per week (flexible) between 8-5 with weekend expectations.
$20.00 per hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Recruit and build relationships with business and community organizations to participate in a summer hunger food and fund drive.
- Track donations during summer hunger food and fund drive in June-August.
- Lead receiving of food donations from participating organizations.
- Plan celebration event at the conclusion of the food and fund drives to celebrate the participants
- Work with Development Manager to create marketing materials for summer hunger food drive.
- Lead volunteers in collecting donations through Home Run for Hunger at local farmer’s markets.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma
- Entering junior or senior year in secondary education where an internship is appropriate
- Experience in marketing and/or communications
SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Excellent communications, interpersonal and customer service skills; comfortable with public speaking.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self-starter, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
- Ability to attend work functions outside of normal work hours, on weekends and evenings, as needed.
- Must be able to clearly articulate our mission.
- Ability to relate effectively and professionally with other staff, volunteers, agency representatives and the public.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Valid Driver's License
- Valid Car Insurance
- Reliable transportation to use on the job
Salary : $20
