Events Internship
Foodwise is a nonprofit organization dedicated to championing an equitable and sustainable Bay Area food community through farmers markets and education programs. We envision a just and regenerative food future that nourishes all people, local economies, and the living earth. Foodwise seeks seasonal interns to support our fundraising events.
Overview
Event interns will primarily assist in execution of Foodwise’s major fundraising event held each fall, Sunday Supper. Interns will support the planning and execution of Sunday Supper and several smaller fundraising events. Examples of such projects may include but are not limited to:
- Sunday Supper Live Auction package details and logistics
- Event production and project management
- Salesforce database input
- PR toolkit delivery to participating restaurants
- Pop Up Farmstands and/or Market Tours with Foodwise corporate partners
Internship Learning Objectives
- Learn how events fit within a fundraising matrix for nonprofit success
- Learn how to organize and execute fundraising and hospitality events from big picture planning to small details
- Develop team strategy by working with the development department
- Create production timelines and goals, learn to work collaboratively across teams
- Learn about sustainable agriculture, farmers markets, and local food access
- Gain experience with event planning platforms (Monday, Google Suite, Salesforce, etc.)
- Opportunity to participate in to multiple Foodwise programs across departments
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Google Suite experience a plus
- Adobe Creative Suite experience a plus
- Interest in sustainable food systems
Hours and Duration
- Approximately 3 – 4 months in between August – November
- Approximately 20 hours per week at the Foodwise office at San Francisco’s Ferry Building, farmers markets, or fundraising events; increasing in the week leading up to Sunday Supper.
- Some flexibility is possible to accommodate class schedule, specific hours to be mutually agreed upon.
Terms
The intern reports to Foodwise’s Director of Development or another development staff member for best project alignment. Foodwise will provide training as needed and will fulfill the intern’s learning objectives while also meeting the organization’s goals. Foodwise will provide performance feedback at the midpoint and at the completion of the internship.
Interns will receive a stipend of about $100 per week (about $1,400 total), in addition to the option of receiving academic credit if deemed eligible by school administrator. Interns will also learn about sustainable food systems, become familiar with farmers markets, and experience a nonprofit working environment.
To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to . Email submissions only; no phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted between January and September each year or until the position is filled.