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1 person is interested
Outreach & Communications Internship with Portland Fruit Tree Project
ORGANIZATION: Portland Fruit Tree Project
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1 person is interested
Become an intern with Portland Fruit Tree Project, and join a vibrant and growing nonprofit organization that is strengthening communities and making fresh, healthful food available to all!
The Outreach & Communications Intern will assist in spreading the word about PFTP, in order to bring diverse participants into our programs and promote the organization. The intern will also assist with communications projects to support Portland Fruit Tree Project’s growing programs.
Duration:We require a commitment of 310 internship hours from mid-June to mid-December (around the 15 th of each month).
Schedule: 12-20 hours each week. You must have some weekend and evening availability. Extra points if you are available 9am-2pm some Sundays!
Location: You would be working primarily out of PFTP’s headquarters in NE Portland, and also at outreach events throughout the city.
This internship is unpaid, but the rewards are many - including a great learning experience and the unique opportunity to be a part of a vibrant and growing organization.
This intern will...
- Schedule and coordinate outreach activities
- Perform related outreach tracking, record-keeping, and data entry
- Represent PFTP and our info booth at various outreach events
- Create and distribute publicity materials for volunteer opportunities, events and more
- Assist with web, social media, and newsletter communications
- Assist PFTP staff and board with fundraising activities if needed
- Potential for additional projects (depending on the intern’s skill set and time commitment)
We are looking for...
- Familiarity and comfort with computers, including email, MS Office Suite, data entry, etc.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Self-motivation and organization, the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Flexible schedule (many of our outreach events are on evenings and weekends)
- Commitment to the mission/goals of Portland Fruit Tree Project
- Experience with community outreach, web content/social media would be great, but not required!
Want to apply?
Email a resume and a couple paragraphs about why you’re interested in this internship to Nicole Weinstock at nicole@portlandfruit.org. Use the subject title "Outreach & Comms Internship." Applications are due by Monday, May 16 th.
Questions?
Please call or email Nicole at 503-284-6106 or nicole@portlandfruit.org.
More opportunities with Portland Fruit Tree Project
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Portland Fruit Tree Project
Location:
5431 NE 20th Ave, PORTLAND, OR 97211, US
Mission Statement
PFTP's mission is to increase equitable access to healthful food and strengthen communities by empowering neighbors to share in the harvest and care of city-grown produce. We envision joyful communities that see every fruit tree as an abundant resource which contributes to a just food system and enhances the well-being of people, community networks, habitat, and our changing climate.
Description
Portland Fruit Tree Project is a grassroots organization that provides a community-based solution to a critical and growing need in Portland and beyond: access to healthy food and the benefits provided by trees including cleaner air, shade, and food. By empowering neighbors to share in the harvest and care of urban fruit trees, we are preventing waste, building community knowledge and resources, and creating sustainable ways to obtain healthy, locally-grown food.
We believe that fruit trees can be powerful tools to build a better Portland Metro area, and that our programming can be replicated in other regions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5431 NE 20th Ave.Portland, OR 97211
DATE POSTED
April 26, 2016
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Social Media / Blogging
- Public Relations
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 12-20 hours per week for 6 months
- see job description above