Strategic Communications VISTA Grow Ohio Valley
- Date Posted October 11, 2017
- Location Wheeling, WV
- Category Nonprofit
- Job type Internship/Apprentice
Grow Ohio Valley is improving access to fresh, locally grown food in the Ohio Valley while creating a strong food-based economy. We operate five production sites, including an urban apple orchard, two high tunnel greenhouses, and a geothermal hothouse. Produce grown at these sites is combined with produce from local farms and loaded onto our mobile farmers market. The market brings fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and honey to food deserts - areas which have limited access to fresh foods. Complementary educational programs teach community members gardening skills, how to prepare healthy meals, and the importance of eating fresh produce. With these efforts, we hope to fashion a new economic landscape, one offering increased prosperity, improved health, and a better environment.
Internship description Lead strategic communications such as social media outreach, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising.Join us as we improve access to fresh, locally grown food in an up-and-coming Appalachian city. Grow Ohio Valley is looking for passionate candidates to help promote sustainable urban farming, school gardening, proper nutrition, and equitable distribution of fresh foods in our community.
- Recruit new community volunteers
- Spread the word about core programming
- Assist education team and mobile farmers market in promotions
- Fundraise and increase community awareness
- Acquire cash and in-kind donations
- Manage strategic communications and social media
VISTAs receive a living allowance as well as federal benefits, such as health insurance. Read more on the VISTA website.
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