New Roots Community Outreach Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee
United States, Arizona, Glendale
Nov 22, 2024
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. SCOPE OF WORK: In this role, the New Roots Community Outreach intern will assist the New Roots Community Development Coordinator in creating and managing a multi-faceted community outreach plan. This includes marketing of produce, recruiting gardeners/farmers, developing content for all New Roots social media channels, networking both virtually and in person. The intern will also support events onsite at New Roots urban farm locations. Finally, the intern will support outreach and education of New Roots to the refugee community and greater Phoenix community. Minimum Qualifications: RESPONSIBILITIES: Gathering content, photo and video as well as testimonials from farmers Regular posts on IG and FB Contributing to educational programming and marketing around our aquaponics greenhouse Assisting with group volunteer days Passing out flyers at community events Joining discussions with staff about outreach plans Alerting New Roots Staff of any issues that may come up at the garden Assisting growers as needed with personal farm business outreach plans LEARNING OUTCOMES: The intern will learn the following skills: Develop a working knowledge of the New Roots Program and how it operates Create, plan and execute an outreach strategy for non-profit program development Conduct targeted outreach for refugee farmers/gardeners Build outreach skills with residents as well as many non-English speaking farmers. REQUIREMENTS: A strong passion for and knowledge of food and farming issues Outgoing personality that is comfortable talking with the public Web design, Social Media, Advertising/Marketing experience Course work or volunteer equivalent in non-profit management preferred Prior experience working with refugees, immigrant or pre-literate populations in non-traditional setting preferred Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills required A flexible schedule and ability to travel to CamelBackyard site Ability to work events that include some weekends and nights This position reports to the New Roots Community Development Coordinator Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.