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As Share Our Strength continues to succeed and expand, so do the exciting employment opportunities.

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As Share Our Strength continues to succeed and expand, so do the exciting employment opportunities.

Open Positions

Online Community & Engagement Director

January 27, 2010

Position Summary

The Online Community Director leads all e-activism and web efforts for Share Our Strength. This will include recruiting, retaining, and activating key constituents for Share Our Strength. The Director will be responsible for developing and managing Share Our Strength's suite of web sites, ensuring that these sites support Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, e-activism, and other organizational goals. The Director will - in concert with the program/platform managers - be responsible for creating and implementing Share Our Strength's online strategy. The Director will actively support the Development Department in their online fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Create, update and maintain online and activism strategy.
  • In coordination with the Communications Director, oversee web content and messaging, within the context of the organization's overarching messages and editorial direction.
  • Work to use technology to further Share Our Strength's communications and constituency building goals. Develop and oversee online communications plans.
  • Build and maintain base of e-activists and donors, and provide ongoing online and communications to Share Our Strength's key constituents: volunteers, donors, and fundraisers in the field (Taste of the Nation, Great American Bakesale, etc.)
  • Develop online community, increase mentions about the organization, and create engagement campaigns through social media, including blogs, twitter, Facebook, etc.
  • Create and maintain activism systems that enable e-activism, online giving and online organizing by Share Our Strength's volunteers.
  • Meet specific goals for acquisition, retention and fundraising.
  • Develop and oversee organization's web sites as well as the business requirements and information architecture.
  • Lead reporting and analysis of website and e-activism and provide recommendations for strategies to take advantage of this data.
  • Act as an internal "online evangelist" to get campaigns and organization to maximize benefits of online presence (web presence, e-activism, fundraising and organizing).
  • Perform additional duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and five plus years of relevant experience in online community building, e-activism, and online marketing.
  • Familiarity with e-activism software, CMS (e.g., Convio), html, and also with direct marketing metrics, reporting and analysis.
  • Experience in successfully designing, leading and implementing web, community and e-activism marketing campaigns.
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with staff, other organizations and the public.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure while maintaining humor and high energy.

To Apply

No phone calls please. E-mail resume and cover letter to La Verne Dickerson-Coleman. Please reference Online Community Director in the subject of the e-mail. Please highlight any web sites you've worked on and experience you feel best highlights your skills.

Foundation Relations Director

January 27, 2010

Position Summary

We are seeking a seasoned fundraising professional to lead our foundation funding efforts. This is a new position and will require an entrepreneurial approach to designing and executing an ambitious fundraising strategy. This is a new position and will require an entrepreneurial approach to designing and executing an ambitious fundraising strategy to support our state-based plans to end childhood hunger, our No Kid Hungry Campaign and Operation Frontline, and new initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute an annual and multi-year foundation strategy with clear goals and timelines.
  • Expand Share Our Strength's base of foundation supporters by developing comprehensive and effective prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship processes and solidifying relationships with foundations to seek and secure multi-year five, six, and seven figure grants.
  • Develop, implement and participate in all aspects of the grant seeking process, including researching, prospecting, cultivation, proposal preparation and submission, presentation, monitoring, follow-up, and outcomes-based reporting.
  • Work with executive team and senior management across Share Our Strength to assess opportunities for foundation funding support.
  • Actively participate in and contribute to internal, cross-departmental fundraising meetings; collaborate on special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years demonstrated experience fundraising from private and corporate foundations.
  • Ideally, experience with fundraising from government sources.
  • Expertise in the nuances of foundation funding.
  • Exceptional relationship management, writing, and presentation skills.
  • Strong established relationships with decision makers at leading national and local foundations.
  • An entrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive with limited direction.
  • An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Passion for the mission and commitment to bettering the lives of children.

To Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@leaderfit.org and reference SOS Development in the subject line of the e-mail.

Communications Director

January 27, 2010

Position Summary

The Communications Director is responsible for leading all communications strategies for Share Our Strength, a national nonprofit organization with the primary goal of ending childhood hunger in the United States. The Communications Director's primary role is to develop key messaging about Share Our Strength and ensure that the messaging is effectively and consistently conveyed through all of our communications channels: press and media, printed materials, web, social media, corporate marketing, public relations, and fundraising and constituent communications. The Communications Director will oversee a staff of eight and is a member of the Senior Team.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a communications campaign for the organization that supports and advances its national campaign to end childhood hunger by 2015 and its brand, No Kid Hungry.
  • Build the Share Our Strength brand and oversee usage internally and externally, editorially and graphically, serving as chief "editor" of organizational content.
  • Actively pursue coverage in the television, print, and radio press based on the No Kid Hungry communications strategy. Develop and maintain press relationships that will advance the goals of the No Kid Hungry campaign. Engage Executive Team in press opportunities.
  • Build a constituent communications plan for Share Our Strength's key audiences (donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and participants) of Share Our Strength's platforms: Taste of the Nation, Great American Dine Out, Operation Frontline, and Great American Bake Sale. Craft and oversee messaging that will unite these audiences towards the goal of ending childhood hunger.
  • Lead and manage the communications team, setting priorities, establishing performance goals and measures, coaching, mentoring and evaluating performance.
  • Oversee Share Our Strength's New Media, which includes all online communications, writing and production of organization's multiple websites, online production, event marketing, and social media outreach.
  • Provide public relations, design, and communications support to Share Our Strength departments to help them achieve their goals. These departments include primarily the Development Department (individual donors and corporate partners); the Field Department; Operation Frontline; and the Childhood Hunger and Grants Team.
  • Oversee the production, design and content creation for Share Our Strength materials, including annual report, brochures, fact sheets and special projects.
  • Lead Share Our Strength's work with key media partners: Food Network (our exclusive broadcast partner); Meredith Publications; and key trade publications serving the restaurant community (eg. Nation's Restaurant News), working closely with the corporate development team. Develop programming and editorial ideas.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, master's degree preferable. At least 15 years experience (5 or more as a manager) in communications, public relations or brand management. Nonprofit experience required. Excellent written and verbal communications skills required. Deep and active press relationships required. Ability to effectively prioritize limited resources in a matrix organization preferred. Experience on a national campaign a plus.

To Apply

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Alice Pennington. Please include Communications Director in the subject line.

Market Development Director

January 27, 2010

Position Summary

Share Our Strength is the leading national nonprofit organization working to end childhood hunger in America.  We weave together a net of community groups, activists and food programs to catch every at-risk child and make sure no child grows up hungry.

Share Our Strength is seeking a Director of Market Development to lead Share Our Strength's volunteer force and fundraising programs in 25 top markets, including leadership for Taste of the Nation, the country's largest culinary benefit for hunger.  The Director's main objective will be to grow Share Our Strength's local base of donors, volunteers, corporate and foundation supporters, chefs and restaurants, and fundraising events in these top local markets in order to raise funds that Share Our Strength will invest in its goal to end childhood hunger in those respective cities and states.  In those 25 markets, the Director will be responsible for using all Share Our Strength programs to achieve his/her goals, including Taste of the Nation, the Great American Bake Sale, and the Great American Dine Out.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve Share Our Strength's fundraising goals for its 25 top markets. The 18-month goal is to raise an average of at least $500,000 in each market annually, or $12.5 million per year.
  • Grow Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation, a 20-year old event with a reputation for high-quality fine food and chef participation. Build and implement a strategy to increase event excellence through creativity and innovation and increase volunteer leadership. Work closely with the Share Our Strength Childhood Hunger Team to direct the funds raised on the plan to end childhood hunger in that market.
  • Strengthen the Share Our Strength brand in local markets, building a strong commitment to Share Our Strength across its programs, so that event participants and attendees deepen their involvement. Build strong Share Our Strength volunteer committees that are committed to our plan to end childhood hunger in the United States.
  • Diversify and grow funds in each market, by cultivating new relationships with national and local corporate sponsors, foundations, and donors. In addition, build new events and fundraising strategies that will help us achieve that market's goal.
  • Manage and lead the Field Department, which currently has a staff of 12 employees who both work at the national headquarters and are located in specific regional markets (including Atlanta, Chicago, California, and Colorado).
  • Participate in the leadership of Share Our Strength as a member of the senior team. Work well cross-functionally to bring all Share Our Strength national programs (including Taste of the Nation, The Great American Bake Sale, and The Great American Dine Out) to local communities and successfully integrate those efforts.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, master's degree preferable. At least 15 years experience (5 or more as a manager) in communications, public relations or brand management. Nonprofit experience required. Excellent written and verbal communications skills required. Deep and active press relationships required. Ability to effectively prioritize limited resources in a matrix organization preferred. Experience on a national campaign a plus.

To Apply

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to to Judy Goldgrab at judyg@joelpaul.com .

Senior Grants Manager

January 26, 2010

Position Summary

Since 1984, Share Our Strength® has led the fight against hunger and poverty by inspiring and organizing individuals and businesses to share their strengths. We have raised over $265 million to fight hunger around the globe. We have invested critical funds in over 1,000 hunger-related organizations to help the most effective organizations sustain their efforts and maximize their capacity to deliver results. Today, our vision is to end childhood hunger in America by ensuring that the nearly 17 million children at risk of hunger have access to the nutritious food they need to learn, grow and thrive. To assist us in our efforts, we are seeking to hire a Senior Grants Manager to administer our multimillion dollar domestic and international grantmaking program.

Responsibilities

  • Aligning the domestic grants portfolio with the organization's vision.
  • Receiving and responding to inquiries regarding Share Our Strength's grantmaking guidelines, timeline, review process and application system. Creating grant applications and reports using an online grants management system. Developing and distributing requests for proposals.
  • Reviewing proposals, convening external and internal review panels to evaluate proposals, and preparing grants recommendations. Monitoring grantee activities and tracking submission of progress reports.
  • Assisting in the development of grantmaking strategies for new business initiatives.
  • Working as a liaison to the Finance Department - specifically as it relates to processing grant check requests, application of grantmaking formulas, data collection and analysis, financial reporting, etc. Providing grant-related support in preparation for the organization's annual audit.
  • Analyzing state and national grantmaking data and creating and disseminating reports, fact sheets and presentation materials.
  • Assisting team members in creating grants-related web content and impact stories for use by different departments within the organization.
  • Managing routine correspondence with domestic and international grant recipients including award letters, grant contracts, and check distribution.
  • Helping to educate staff and volunteers about childhood hunger issues and Share Our Strength's grantmaking. Creating presentations and assisting other staff with developing workshops, staff in-service trainings and related meetings.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Research and analytic skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience administering grant programs
  • Experience developing and issuing requests for proposals
  • Knowledge of hunger and poverty issues
  • Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships
  • Good organizational skills, motivation, and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  • Willingness to take initiative and work independently or as part of a team
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to work cross functionally with a diverse staff
  • Ability to develop, manage and execute projects while on schedule
  • Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of five years of relevant work experience is desired.
  • Candidates that do not meet the educational requirement will be considered based on work experience.
  • Must be willing to travel if necessary
  • Marketing experience helpful but not required
  • Flexibility

To Apply

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to grants@strength.org. Please type: Senior Grants Manger -- Your First Name and Last Name in the subject line. Please note that resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis and a hiring decision may be made prior to the estimated closing date.

Coordinator Online Online Production and Design

January 19, 2010

Position Summary

Primary responsibilities will be to support and coordinate the creation and production of marketing materials for all of Share Our Strength's programs and managing the marketing database. Assist in reinforcing Share Our Strength brand identity through visual and graphic support in both Web, print and other collateral and assist in the management of Share Our Strength web sites. In addition, the coordinator will be helping to expand Share Our Strength's online social networking presence on MySpace, Facebook, blogs and similar sites.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate site development including graphic design, content creation, page layout and navigation within established templates and content management systems
  • Develop broadcast e-mails and e-newsletters.
  • Develop graphics and artwork for the Web (landing pages, email header graphic, etc.)
  • Coordinate web metrics research and keyword strategies for search engine optimization and online advertising. Generates regular reports for departments.
  • Manage mail list/database and internal communications initiatives.
  • Quality control/proofing ensuring that all material has been screened for a high degree of accuracy and professional image.
  • Work with internal clients and vendors to develop goals, coordinate scheduling, and research and proofread content.
  • Serve as liaison with the various internal departments as well as with vendors and suppliers including advertising agencies, printers, fulfillment house, etc.
  • Participate in developing schedules for all marketing projects from the concept stage through completion.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • 2 - 3 years of project management experience in a related production role with solid HTML experience required. Experience working with content management systems required. Experience with Convio or Kintera ASPs strongly preferred.
  • Fluency of Microsoft Office applications required. Experience with specific graphic design applications including Adobe Creative Suite elements is important. Experience with PHP/MySQL, Podcasts, and/or Webcasts a big plus.
  • Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities while coordinating workflow in a deadline driven and service-focused environment.
  • Experience working with and managing external partners including graphic designers and IT.
  • Proven understanding of online marketing terms and processes.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to maintain strong professional relationships with a range of groups, volunteers and associates both in person and by writing/phone.
  • Excellent problem-solving and implementation skills.
  • Must be proactive and a self-starter.

To Apply

No phone calls please. E-mail resume and cover letter to La Verne Dickerson-Coleman. Please reference Coordinator Online Online Production and Design in the subject of the e-mail. Please highlight any web sites you've worked on and experience you feel best highlights your skills.

Coordinator, Culinary Events and Development

January 27, 2010

Position Summary

The Coordinator, Culinary Events and Development will work in conjunction with the Senior Manager and Director, for event management on the A Tasteful Pursuit platform and other culinary events.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with all aspects of events including marketing, ticket sales, web site and collateral development, volunteer management, data entry and mailings, and donor research.
  • Work with the Senior Manager to develop additional fundraising plan for each event and procure silent and live auction items. Manage silent and live auction component of events.
  • Follow up post event with auction purchasers and help facilitate auction experiences for high-level donors.
  • Manage insurance process for general and liquor liability for A Tasteful Pursuit platform and additional culinary events.
  • Assist Senior Manager with ensuring successful fulfillment of on-site contract deliverables of corporate partners relating to A Tasteful Pursuit.
  • Manages A Tasteful Pursuit records in Raiser's Edge, entering chefs, venues and auction donors. Sends acknowledgements for attendees, chefs, auction donors and other in-kind contributors.
  • Act as the team's liaison to the Culinary and Field Team. Share event calendar with this team regularly and update A Tasteful Pursuit team.
  • Other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Experience with Raiser's Edge or Convio preferred but not required. o S/he should have an entrepreneurial track record tempered with strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
  • S/he should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
  • S/he will have excellent leadership skills and the ability to impact decisions through a driven, yet collaborative style.
  • S/he should have a background of developing and gaining support for marketing efforts from marketing executives of major corporations.
  • S/he should have demonstrated skills and experience in strategic thinking and tactical application of an organization's finite resources.
  • S/he should be passionate about Share Our Strength's mission of working to end hunger and poverty in the United States and abroad by mobilizing industries and individuals, and creating community wealth to promote lasting change.

To Apply

No phone calls please. E-mail resume and cover letter to Andrea Agalloco. Please reference Coordinator, Culinary Events and Development in the subject of the e-mail.

Web Producer

Updated January 19, 2010

Overview

The Web Producer is a manager-level position responsible for managing coordinated efforts within the organization. S/he should have an eye for efficiency and be skilled at managing multiple, concurrent projects. Responsibilities include project management of specific web initiatives, collaborating with multiple internal and external partners/clients to understand and clarify issues, needs, and schedules, consulting with staff members on creative projects; all while coordinating approvals of visual identity and editorial standards on the projects under their management.

As part of his/her responsibilities, the Producer ensures that all online production tasks, including updates to the organization's web sites, social media campaigns, and email campaigns maintain high standards and are delivered on time. S/he may manage vendor relationships and also run reviews of online production efforts to gather all necessary approvals during the production process.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a schedule of communications to our online network and communicate with groups to ensure consistent and timely communication with our audiences.
  • Set-up, proof and send email marketing pieces to our activist lists; help schedule communications to our online communities.
  • Ably manage projects and initiatives that involve other teams, ensuring clear communication of project goals, deliverables and milestones.
  • Maintain web-based project management system (e.g., 37signals' Basecamp online software) and proactively improve workflows and technology to benefit the entire team.
  • Assist in enforcing editorial and visual standards and policies.
  • Provide general web strategy support for the Head of Department as needed and provide updates as needed.
  • Plan site structure, graphic design, content organization, page building, maintenance and regular updates of web-based materials for the organization.
  • Ability to work well in a team-driven environment, as well as on independent assignments.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required. Must be an effective oral and written communicator.

Experience, Skills and Background

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field and at least 4 years experience or an equivalent combination.
  • Experience with current technology in the marketing field. The ability to use common design tools such as Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Adobe Creative Suite applications. Solid HTML coding skills a MUST. Good PHP/MySQL skills a plus. Flash skills highly desired.
  • Experience in production management. Ability to analyze available information for the purpose of coordinating efforts, planning, & implementing projects.
  • Experience managing multiple web sites to keep content fresh and SEO/SEM opportunities preferred.
  • The ability to set deadlines and stick to them, and to communicate professionally with a variety of internal customers.
  • Experience with some at least two of the following skills needed: developing/managing advocacy email campaigns, list-building strategies, online community building.
  • Experience using social media in an organizational setting [ie, representing the organization on a blog, twitter, or other online community setting] is desired. Managing an organization's online community presence a big plus.

To Apply

Please note: This position is based in Washington, DC. No telecommuting is possible at this time -- locals only.

Please send a resume and cover letter to La Verne Dickerson-Coleman describing how your skills match up with the needs and qualifications above and your production management experience. Make sure to include URLs for sites you have managed and, if appropriate, any online communities that you maintained and helped grow. Please include "Web Producer" in the subject line.

Intern, Online Communications & Marketing

January 19, 2010

Position Summary

The Online Communications & Marketing intern will be active in many of the Communications team's daily activities. This is an excellent opportunity to get hands-on experience with Web sites, emails and online outreach campaigns in a fast-paced and innovative non-profit environment. The successful intern will help configure emails, post content to our Web sites, and light writing/editing, among other activities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in maintaining and cultivating Share Our Strength's online communities, including approving friends and monitoring comments on social networking sites (e.g., twitter, Facebook, etc); researching sites, writing and posting action items and blog entries, etc.
  • Post content to our Web sites.
  • Participate in team brainstorming and other team activities.
  • Assist with copywriting and editing for campaigns and Web sites.
  • Maintaining data around outreach campaigns to allow us to track our efforts.
  • Editing photos and incorporating these photos into content on social media sites and organization site.
  • Provide other general and administrative support to the Online Communications department when needed.

Qualifications

  • Experience with HTML and familiarity with a variety of social media.
  • Knowledge of Dreamweaver (or other Web editing software), HTML, and Photoshop; Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Technical savvy, including experience with one or more Content Management Systems desired
  • Experience with one or more eCRM systems desired
  • Flexible work style and sense of humor
  • Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Strong copy editing and research skills

To Apply

No phone calls please. E-mail resume and cover letter to La Verne Dickerson-Coleman. Please reference OCM Intern in the subject of the e-mail. Please highlight any web sites you've worked on and experience you feel best highlights your skills.

Graphic Design Intern

Updated September 1, 2009

Position Summary

The Graphic Design Intern will work directly with the Graphic Design Manager at Share Our Strength, a busy national nonprofit known for its innovative corporate and culinary industry partnerships in its approach to fighting childhood hunger. The candidate will assist with multiple print and electronic design projects, and serve as the primary design support system to the Graphic Design Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Works directly with the Graphic Design Manager to develop consistent, innovative design for organizational marketing materials. These include, but are not limited to, brochures, annual reports, advertisements, event collateral, logos, promotional premiums, print public service ads, newsletters, online banners, web pages, web graphics and formatted electronic communications.
  • Aids in the preparation of pre-press materials for print and production.

Qualifications

  • College sophomore, junior, senior or graduate in the field of Graphic Design.
  • Adept with Adobe Creative Suite.
  • General understanding of printing methods and print production.
  • Highly organized.
  • Able to adapt to changing circumstances in a busy environment, while maintaining a creative approach to solving problems.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • High attention to detail.

Compensation

College credit is available for this internship.

Contact

Interested candidates should submit a resume and PDF portfolio (under 5 MB) to La Verne Dickerson-Coleman.

Operation Frontline AmeriCorps*National Direct Member

Updated August 27, 2009

Position Summary

AmeriCorps*National Direct members work with local Operation Frontline staff to enhance and expand programs across the country. Members recruit and train volunteers, identify new class sites, establish and maintain partnerships, coordinate cooking-based nutrition classes, and develop sustainable financial support for the program. Members are visible in the communities where they work and work closely with program volunteers, a network of nonprofit agencies, class participants and graduates. Both full and part-time volunteer positions are available, and require a 9-12 month commitment. Operation Frontline's nutrition education program is operated in Colorado, Illinois, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Washington and the District of Columbia.

Current Openings at local Operation Frontline Programs:

Qualifications

To participate you must:

  • Be 17 years or older
  • Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident alien
  • Be a high school graduate or GED recipient
  • Agree to a criminal history background check

Additional qualifications vary by host site. Contact each host site for more information.

Benefits

Moderate bi-weekly living stipend; educational award upon completion of one year of service; health benefits for full-time members; student loan forbearance or deferment; and childcare benefits (based on eligibility). In addition to the above benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable leadership experience while building upon your existing network

To Apply

Contact the specific program site for a detailed job description. To apply, send resume and cover letter to the contact listed for specific program site.

You may also search AmeriCorps.gov to find Operation Frontline positions that may be available across the country.

For questions about Share Our Strength's Operation Frontline and the AmeriCorps*National Direct program nationally, contact:

Hayley Beers
Program Coordinator Share Our Strength's Operation Frontline
1730 M Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 478-6534

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Operation Frontline Intern

Updated July 22, 2009

Position Summary

Share Our Strength's Operation Frontline® is one of the nation's leading nutrition education programs for low-income families, working in local communities to pair volunteer chefs, nutritionists, and financial advisors low-income class participants. Operation Frontline partners with agencies to teach six-week courses that help people facing hunger, poor nutrition, and obesity to select, purchase, and prepare healthy meals for themselves and their families. Operation Frontline seeks an undergraduate intern to work in their national headquarters in Washington DC.

Operation Frontline interns primarily assist with the evaluation system and fulfilling administrative duties. Evaluation is vital to show the program's impact and attract funding. Interns support the work of Operation Frontline staff in the national program evaluation, from processing of Operation Frontline class surveys to creating published reports. You may be required to fulfill additional duties, depending upon personal interest and ability with an opportunity for a specialized project, to be customized to the intern's professional goals and past experience.

The person we're looking for is flexible, detail oriented, independent, organized, able to learn new computer systems quickly, and interested in Share Our Strength's efforts to end childhood hunger. Data management and/or statistical experience are preferred but not required. We're looking for a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week but would give preference to candidates who commit to more hours per week. Desk space and a computer will be provided. A modest stipend is available depending on experience and hours worked.

If you're interested in applying for this position, please email your resume and a cover letter telling us how your skills fit this position to Meghan Johnson.

Communications Intern

Updated August 7, 2009

Position Summary

Share Our Strength, the nation's leading organization working to end childhood hunger in America, seeks a communications department intern whose primary responsibility is to support the department's media relations and communications functions.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct media outreach to local and national outlets in support of special events and fundraising efforts.
  • Create and/or update national and local media lists as needed for outreach efforts.
  • Maintain department press kits, general information kits and originals.
  • Track and maintain press clips.
  • Assist with logistics for Share Our Strength's national conference .
  • Assisting in writing and editing projects as needed, including writing talking points, articles for publications, press releases, fact sheets, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Contacts

Works with Share Our Strength staff from all departments.

Working Conditions

Works in the Share Our Strength national office. Schedule is flexible.

Qualifications

  • College sophomore, junior, senior or graduate.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Good writing, editing, research and oral communication skills.
  • Interest and background in communications, media relations, writing a plus.

Compensation

Interns will be paid $450 per month for the semester or receive college credit.

To Apply

No phone calls please. E-mail resume and cover letter to ldcoleman@strength.org. Please reference "Communications Intern" in the subject of the e-mail.

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