New Roots Community Outreach Intern

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Gathering content, photo and video as well as testimonials from farmers - Regular posts on IG and FB - Contributing to educational programming and marketing around our aquaponics greenhouse - Assisting with group volunteer days - Passing out flyers at community events - Joining discussions with staff about outreach plans - Alerting New Roots Staff of any issues that may come up at the garden - Assisting growers as needed with personal farm business outreach plans

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

- Develop a working knowledge of the New Roots Program and how it operates - Create, plan and execute an outreach strategy for non-profit program development - Conduct targeted outreach for refugee farmers/gardeners - Build outreach skills with residents as well as many non-English speaking farmers

Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to obtain an AZ Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card - Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

- A strong passion for and knowledge of food and farming issues - Outgoing personality that is comfortable talking with the public - Web design, social media, advertising/marketing experience - Bachelor’s degree or course work in non-profit management preferred - Prior experience working with refugees, immigrant or pre-literate populations in non-traditional setting preferred - Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills required - A flexible schedule and ability to travel to CamelBackyard site Ability to work events that include some weekends and nights

Note: This is an unpaid internship. Intern must commit to at least 10-15 hours per week for a 3-month minimum. Internship hours are completed between Monday and Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and/or occasional Saturday availability from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

This position reports to the New Roots Development Coordinator

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