New Roots Communications Coordinator Intern (Spring Semester 2024)
Assist with communications and volunteer coordination for New Roots.
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Overview
Assist with communications and volunteer coordination for New Roots.
You have:
- Attend IRC volunteer orientation
- Strong organizational skills, motivated, and able to work independently and in a team
- Reliable, responsible, punctual and professional
- Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment, comfort working outdoors
- Comfortable working in a multicultural setting
- 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.
- Valid driver’s license, active insurance policy, and access to reliable transportation
- Availability for occasional weekend and evening work
Responsibilities:
•Maintain professional email and social media (Facebook, Instagram) accounts for New Roots Charlottesville
•Manage contact lists in different applications and platforms (WhatsApp, Mobile Text Alert, Mailchimp, etc.)
•Work closely with the New Roots Manager and Farm & Garden Specialist 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 (including using the New Roots case management system)
•Record hours and submit a timesheet
Qualifications •Attend IRC volunteer orientation
•Strong organizational skills, motivated, and able to work independently and in a team
•Reliable, responsible, punctual and professional
•Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment, comfort working outdoors
•Comfortable working in a multicultural setting
•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.
•Valid driver’s license, active insurance policy, and access to reliable transportation
•Availability for occasional weekend and evening work
This position is unpaid and reports to the New Roots Manager.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks simultaneously? | This question assesses your organizational skills and ability to prioritize work. | Provide a specific example emphasizing how you managed your time and tasks effectively. |
| How have you adapted your communication style when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds? | The interviewer wants to understand your cultural competence and flexibility in communication. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to increase community engagement in our programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an experience you had with a volunteer team and your role in it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time when you had to handle a challenging situation outdoors. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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