Marketing and Social Media Internship
Title: Marketing Intern Job Description
Reports To: Senior Project Manager
Status: Internship (temporary, hourly)
Revision Date: 03/22/2022
About the Organization
The Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force (the Task Force) envisions that in a state as abundant as Idaho, hunger will not exist. We work to put public and private resources into action statewide to eliminate hunger and provide food security for all Idahoans. The Task Force is a small organization, currently managed by a staff of three, with a big reach that includes a membership of 20 organizations who focus on food security and nutrition. Flexibility and adaptability defines our office culture and promotes our ability to move quickly to develop and deploy innovative programs that address hunger and food insecurity.
What you will learn
The internship with the Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force offers an amazing opportunity to explore and better understand food security efforts in Idaho. The Task Force has several key initiatives for 2022, including expanding our Rx for Fresh Fruits & Vegetables program to Idaho’s most vulnerable populations. Through our numerous statewide and national partnerships, you will have access to many nonprofit organizations, faith groups, companies and state agencies that focus their efforts on food and nutrition access. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to have a better understanding and advance their knowledge in food systems, food security research, food access policy and programs, and nutrition.
About the Role
The primary objective of the Intern is to help us expand our voice and brand awareness in Idaho and beyond. This includes working with staff to create social media content, newsletters, blogs and other external communications. Food insecurity is a national issue, but you will focus on how to make this more personal and relatable to those in Idaho. We will provide you with training and guidance so that you thoroughly understand our mission, vision, programs and partnerships. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the priorities of the Task Force.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Monitoring and managing the company’s social media platforms
● Collecting and analyzing data to identify consumer trends
● Update, monitor and manage the website
● Update, monitor and manage quarterly newsletters
● Attend weekly staff meetings
● Completing clerical and administrative duties, building social media campaigns and preparing promotional materials and presentations.
● Preparing marketing proposals and presentations based on company needs
● Build social media campaigns and present their new campaign ideas to the other marketing team members. They’ll often conduct research on their target audience and market trends to assist the marketing team in planning new campaigns.
● Edit current video content to produce short educational snippets for social media.
Qualities & Skills
● Passionate about food systems, nutrition, hunger alleviation, nonprofit management, etc.
● Creative, resourceful, reliable with a positive all-hands-on-deck attitude
● Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
● Knowledge of best practices around social media
● Working experience and comfort with Microsoft Office, Google suite and other apps, such as project management technology.
● Familiarity with and knowledge of video production and editing a plus
This is a Bronco Corps Internship
What is Bronco Corps -
* The program is designed to connect students to internship opportunities in our community - students are paid for their work by Boise State University rather than the organization or business. This is our commitment to helping our business community overcome challenges due to COVID.
Are you eligible for this position?
* Must be a current Boise State student, enrolled in classes
* Cannot exceed 29 hours per week (this includes other on-campus employment)
* $14/hour up to 160 hours