Social Media Intern 4P Foods
- Date Posted September 13, 2019
- Location Warrenton, VA
- Category Agriculture / Business
- Job type Part-Time
4P Foods is a Benefit Corporation and food hub with offices in Washington, D.C., Warrenton, VA, and Charlottesville, VA. As a mission-driven company, our goal is one of duality: First, we aim to help small-scale, family owned farms earn a living wage by giving them access to the growing demand for good, regional, ethically sourced, sustainably produced food. Second, we focus our business model on increasing access for all people to the nutrient dense, healthy foods that our farmers are producing. 4P Foods strives every day to be part of the movement that is working hard to create a more equitable food system.
4P Foods believes in a future where nourishing, sustainable, and delicious food is not a privilege but a right. We help our customers to live their values by knowing that their food dollars are being spent to help support our farmers, our planet, and the communities we live in.
This is a 3-month opportunity to learn and grow on a dynamic team. The Social Media Intern will report to our Brand Manager and/or Local Sales Team to follow and execute a daily social media strategy. This includes adhering to brand guidelines in communications, creating engaging user experience, and supporting the goals of our sales and operations teams.
Daily tasks include monitoring and moderating all social media channels for mentions, actions, and feedback, and creating relevant content. Responsible for completing our weekly e-newsletter sent at the end of the week for the duration of the internship. Additional projects and duties as assigned and that overlap with own interests.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated interest in local food, food equity.
- Background in communications, marketing, public relations or training in social media preferred.
- Knowledge of social platforms and insight tools for social media proficiency (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) and social review sites.
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on-site at our Warrenton location in Vint Hill Farms with option to telecommute.
Additional Capabilities:
- Familiarity with food systems, sustainable agriculture, and seasonal cooking.
- Experience in Mailchimp and Word Press (or similar programs).
- Finesse in multi-tasking and project management.
- Sense of humor and enthusiasm for food puns.
Target Start Date
Mid-October
Internship Term
Three (3) months
Hours
Intern will work mainly during normal office hours with room for a flexibility. Must be available to work approximately 15-20 hours per week.
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