POSITION SUMMARY

This role is vital for helping open and develop the Southwest region of Feeding Children Everywhere. Operations interns handle a variety of responsibilities from establishing partner relationships to aiding in the logistics of day to day warehouse operation. There are opportunities to learn the ins-and-outs of a dynamic nonprofit organization, initiate new programs, improve verbal communication abilities, and build relationships through networking and empowering the community. Duties could also include interacting with clients and volunteers in a professional manner, and coordinating project set up and breakdown.

All interns will help empower and mobilize volunteers at Hunger Projects across the United States. Hunger Projects are large, high-energy events, where anywhere from hundreds to thousands of volunteers assemble healthy meals for hungry children.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

First and foremost, empowering, mobilizing, and connecting with PEOPLE.

Supporting & Traveling to Hunger Projects

• Pre/Post Event Logistics, including Set Up and Breakdown
• Post Event Sanitation of Products

Researching and Proposing Potential Partners

• Corporate Partners, Church/Religious Partners, Universities/Schools/Clubs

Assist in Establishing Contact with Potential Partners

• Scheduling Warm Calls/Appointments
• Connection Follow Ups

Relationship Development

• Writing Proposals
• Gathering Project Information
• Sitting in on Initial Calls with Strategic Partnership Manager
• Attending Networking Functions

Office Management/Warehouse Support

• Maintaining Inventory & Purchasing Materials
• Cost Analysis & Correspondence with FCE’s Finance Department
• Vendor Relationships
• Helping Oversee Facilities and Cleaning Procedures
• Helping Load/Unload Shipments

• You light up a room: enthusiastic, great interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude
• You’ve got the gift of gab: excellent phone & email communication
• You cross your t’s and dot your i’s: attentive to detail, self-motivated, & thorough
• You’re professional in all your ways: specifically, verbal and overall presence
• You’re a pioneer: you’re not afraid to color outside of the lines with innovative new ideas

We are committed to providing healthy meals to those in need. Our delicious Red Lentil Jambalaya is all-natural, non-GMO, gluten-free and vegan. We source our ingredients from farms here in the U.S.