Social Media Intern

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Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, Inc. ("RLC") is a non-profit food rescue organization based in New York City that delivers leftover food from restaurants and caterers to local agencies such as homeless shelters and soup kitchens. We have thus far delivered over 1,000,000 pounds of food with the lowest cost per delivery in the industry. Our business model is centered around four stages: (1) proactively seek out businesses with leftover food for partnerships, (2) deliver excess, wholesome food directly to local agencies, (3) use our expertise in food rescue to consult each partner different ways to reduce food waste, (4) partners successfully graduate from the RLC food rescue program with reduced food cost and food waste.

Position Summary:
The Social Media Intern will be responsible for managing social media websites to spread the awareness of food insecurity and promote the RLC brand in the local and online community. The intern will work closely with us in marketing new initiatives and events on social media networks.

Responsibilities:
Make daily posts on various platforms
Assist in larger social media campaigns
Work closely and collaborate with Marketing and Public Relations

Qualifications:
Previous experience managing social media.
Strong communication skills.
Self-motivated; ability to initiate and work independently.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Creative and talented. The intern should always be looking for new ways to improve engagement on our social media.

No matter the position, all RLC interns have the chance to work closely with the founders and have the opportunity to make true, large impact in their time with the organization. All interns will have entry, mid-stage, and final evaluations to further hone the intern’s technical and professional skills. This is a part-time internship with potential for academic credit. Interns are expected to work 20 hours per week.

Apply:
Interested applicants should apply for a Fall 2018 Internship by submitting a resume to info@rescuingleftovercuisine.org. Candidates for initial phone screenings will be contacted.