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Public Relation Interns Needed for Summer 2015!
ORGANIZATION: Move For Hunger
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Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that works with relocation companies to strengthen the efforts of our community’s food banks.
As you may be aware, many people throw out a good deal of "stuff" when they move. Unfortunately, a lot of this "stuff" is food that could be delivered to a family in need rather than thrown away. That’s where we come in ...
By teaming up with relocation companies across the country, Move For Hunger is creating one of the nation’s largest year-round service programs. Our movers offer to pick up the unwanted, non-perishable food items from those who are moving and deliver them to their local food banks.
In nearly 4 years, Move For Hunger has partnered with over 600 movers in 47 states. Together we have delivered more than 3,500,000 lbs. of food to those in need.
Position Summary: Move For Hunger is seeking a Public Relations intern. We see our interns as a core part of the Move For Hunger team and if selected, you will work alongside the PR and Events departments as well as fellow students behind the scenes of a growing non-profit organization. The PR intern will work closely with the PR and marketing department to create press releases and blog posts, coordinate media campaigns as well as assist with events and general tasks for the organization.
College credit is highly preferred but not required.
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong research and critical thinking skills
- Entrepreneurial and self-motivated approach to work
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail028
- Ability to think creatively in a high energy, startup environment
- Team-oriented approach to work
- An interest in technology, digital media, and social media/web
- Fluent in MS Office Suite of products
- Attention to detail, including grammar and spelling
Preferred Qualifications:
PR agency /Media relations experience
Proficient with both Mac and PCs
Familiarity with HTML / CSS / Web Design a plus
WordPress Experience is a plus
Internships run for a 4-month long period, there may be the possibility to extend your internship after 4 months. Although this internship is unpaid, we hope to provide you with a valuable, real-world experience. We also have some awesome travel and weekend volunteering opportunities!
To apply for an internship position, please send your resume to Maura@moveforhunger.org. See below for application deadline information
Internship Application Deadlines
Priority is given to those who apply early, we encourage you to get all your information in as soon as possible. Internships run for a 4-month long period, there may be the possibility to extend your internship after 4 months.
Summer Internship - Application Due no later than 4/15. Starts in May
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About Move For Hunger
Location:
7 3rd Avenue, Neptune City, NJ 07753, US
Mission Statement
Move For Hunger mobilizes transportation networks to deliver surplus food to communities in need
Description
Move For Hunger, a 501(c) (3), is working to end hunger and food waste in America. Nearly 42 million Americans struggle with hunger while 35% of the food produced in this country goes to waste. By mobilizing moving companies, multifamily apartment communities, corporations, and volunteers, Move For Hunger has delivered more than 27 million pounds of food to food banks - providing 23 million meals for those in need.
For more information about how you can make a difference and help support Move For Hunger, visit www.MoveForHunger.org.
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814 Asbury AveAsbury Park, NJ 07712
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March 18, 2015
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