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Feeding San Diego is a non-profit organization on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. Established in 2007, Feeding San Diego rescues surplus food from local and national food donors before it goes to waste and gets it to people facing hunger in San Diego County. It is the only Feeding America partner food bank in the region. Each year, the hunger-relief organization provides more than 35.4 million meals to children, families, seniors, college students, military families, and veterans in partnership with a network of nearly 350 local charities, schools, colleges, faith communities, healthcare providers, and meal sites. It operates nine distinct programs countywide that support people facing hunger with food assistance or resources. More than 76 percent of the food distributed by Feeding San Diego is rescued, allowing high-quality food to be redirected instead of going to waste. By diverting more than 31 million pounds of food from the landfill, Feeding San Diego protects people and the planet.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Senior Communications Manager, the Social Media Intern supports the marketing and communications department at Feeding San Diego, assisting in Social Media content creation to increase brand awareness. This role is responsible for brainstorming and creating content for Social Media channels, assisting with photo and video content shoots, and performing Social Media marketing research, among other responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Content Creation:
• Design and create graphics for social channels
• Assist with gathering photo and video content at distribution center and external events
• Create and edit short-form videos, including Instagram Reels and TikToks
General:
• Brainstorm and research ideas for original content
• Write Social Media captions that match Feeding San Diego's brand voice
• Develop new strategies for increasing engagement and growing audiences
• Use Sprout Social and native platforms to monitor and report on Social Media analytics
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Communications Manager
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be a current college student with access to college credit as internship compensation, working towards a degree in business, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field. Experience working or volunteering with a mission-based company or nonprofit a plus.
QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Commitment to hunger-relief and Feeding San Diego's mission; compassion and appreciation for other hunger related issues.
• Experience and a high comfort level with all Social Media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.
• Familiarity with platform management software such as Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or HubSpot.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat) and/or Canva a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and WordPress.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Must have your own personal laptop and smartphone to complete the internship; phone to create social content will be provided.
Additional Information
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but this office is maintained in a distribution center with machinery and large trucks.
Feeding San Diego is a non-profit organization on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. Established in 2007, Feeding San Diego rescues surplus food from local and national food donors before it goes to waste and gets it to people facing hunger in San Diego County. It is the only Feeding America partner food bank in the region. Each year, the hunger-relief organization provides more than 35.4 million meals to children, families, seniors, college students, military families, and veterans in partnership with a network of nearly 350 local charities, schools, colleges, faith communities, healthcare providers, and meal sites. It operates nine distinct programs countywide that support people facing hunger with food assistance or resources. More than 76 percent of the food distributed by Feeding San Diego is rescued, allowing high-quality food to be redirected instead of going to waste. By diverting more than 31 million pounds of food from the landfill, Feeding San Diego protects people and the planet.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Senior Communications Manager, the Social Media Intern supports the marketing and communications department at Feeding San Diego, assisting in Social Media content creation to increase brand awareness. This role is responsible for brainstorming and creating content for Social Media channels, assisting with photo and video content shoots, and performing Social Media marketing research, among other responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Content Creation:
• Design and create graphics for social channels
• Assist with gathering photo and video content at distribution center and external events
• Create and edit short-form videos, including Instagram Reels and TikToks
General:
• Brainstorm and research ideas for original content
• Write Social Media captions that match Feeding San Diego's brand voice
• Develop new strategies for increasing engagement and growing audiences
• Use Sprout Social and native platforms to monitor and report on Social Media analytics
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Communications Manager
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be a current college student with access to college credit as internship compensation, working towards a degree in business, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field. Experience working or volunteering with a mission-based company or nonprofit a plus.
QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Commitment to hunger-relief and Feeding San Diego's mission; compassion and appreciation for other hunger related issues.
• Experience and a high comfort level with all Social Media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.
• Familiarity with platform management software such as Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or HubSpot.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat) and/or Canva a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and WordPress.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Must have your own personal laptop and smartphone to complete the internship; phone to create social content will be provided.
Additional Information
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Work in an office adjacent to a warehouse setting with occasional travel to other locations in San Diego County.
- Prioritizes and multi-task work and projects requiring good memory, concentration, and analytical thinking.
- Occasionally is required to perform the safe operation of office equipment and machines, and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but this office is maintained in a distribution center with machinery and large trucks.
