International Rescue Committee · 2 months ago
Food and Agriculture Intern (UNPAID)
New York, NY RAI USA
Internship
Hybrid
InternThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent humanitarian organization that responds to global crises. The New Roots program aims to enhance food security for refugees through community involvement and hands-on training in local food systems.
CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Support with performing batch data uploads from Excel into IRC’s database ETO (Efforts to Outcomes)
Perform data entry into ETO from hard copy records from on site (e.g. volunteer hours from sign in sheets)
Perform quality assurance checks on data in the system
Manage New Roots’ annual client and community member survey
Create, curate, & facilitate a high impact, multi-platform communications strategy to expand communications, partnerships, education, outreach & relationships for New Roots
Create and edit flyers, brochures, and other media
Create content to post on New Roots’ social media accounts and support in managing the accounts and engagement
Monitor and support each sites’ WhatsApp groups
Engage with community partners and stakeholders to raise awareness for New Roots and foster positive relationships with the community
Translate or coordinate translation of content
Support with developing and organizing workshops, presentations, community, and fundraising events
Support in managing volunteers, land stewards, and workdays with corporate volunteer groups and/or sister urban agriculture partner organizations
Support with planning the next season’s farmer’s market and CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) initiatives
Contribute to narrative grant reports to funders
Other ad-hoc duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Support with performing batch data uploads from Excel into IRC's database ETO (Efforts to Outcomes)
Perform data entry into ETO from hard copy records from on site (e.g. volunteer hours from sign in sheets)
Perform quality assurance checks on data in the system
Manage New Roots' annual client and community member survey
Create, curate, & facilitate a high impact, multi-platform communications strategy to expand communications, partnerships, education, outreach & relationships for New Roots
Create and edit flyers, brochures, and other media
Create content to post on New Roots' social media accounts and support in managing the accounts and engagement
Monitor and support each sites' WhatsApp groups
Engage with community partners and stakeholders to raise awareness for New Roots and foster positive relationships with the community
Translate or coordinate translation of content
Support with developing and organizing workshops, presentations, community, and fundraising events
Support in managing volunteers, land stewards, and workdays with corporate volunteer groups and/or sister urban agriculture partner organizations
Support with planning the next season's farmer's market and CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) initiatives
Contribute to narrative grant reports to funders
Other ad-hoc duties as assigned
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
Founded in 1933
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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