Are you passionate about cooking, social media and educating children? Join the Allergic to Salad team! We are currently seeking a reliable, self-motivated, independent, food-loving intern for the fall of 2019. Collaborating closely with our founder, program officer, and partnership coordinator, this person should be a dynamic self-starter who’s ready to jump into a variety of jobs. Working with our team in a laid-back, friendly Long Island City office, the intern will participate in several different projects, which include:

• Developing content for Allergic to Salad’s social media pages, including writing posts and curating photos

• Sending mailers and making phone calls to potential sites

• Inventorying equipment and preparing supplies for classes and events

• Designing activities and extensions for Allergic to Salad’s Cooking 101 and STEM curricula

• Writing blog posts for the website and contributions to the monthly newsletter

• Assisting with general administrative duties, including monitoring email inquiries 

• Engaging in outreach for donations 

Skills & Strengths

• Ideal for someone currently enrolled in a four-year or advanced degree program

• Excellent written, verbal, and editing skills

• Design skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines at once

• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and WordPress strongly preferred

• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator a plus

• Photography and/or videography skills a plus

• Social media enthusiast

• Love of food, cooking, nutrition, education and learning about different cultures

We’re looking for someone available 12-15 hours per week, spread out over 2-3 days.