Business Collaboration Intern
REMOTE OPPORTUNITY: Summer 2021
The non-profit Partnership for Food Safety Education seeks a remote intern for Summer 2021 with an interest in non-profit capacity-building and collaboration with the business sector.
We are specifically interested in working with a student seeking a Masters of Business Administration or related business degree.
The Partnership is creator and steward of Fight BAC!®, a consumer education platform developed using scientifically based recommendations and resulting from an extensive consumer research process. More than 40 organizations comprise the Partnership, including leading corporations in food and technology.
Areas & Contributions
- Planning – Develop a business plan for the active engagement of food tech businesses in the non-profit Partnership for Food Safety Education. Participate in strategy discussions and planning with the organization’s Executive Director and Development Director.
- Research and Writing – Compile research. Write case statements and LinkedIn posts aimed at the food industry and food tech businesses making the case for financial investment in PFSE and its products.
- Capacity Building – Strategize with PFSE senior staff on building capacity over the coming 3 years consistent with the organization’s core strategies:
- To lead in developing and disseminating timely and effective messages on reducing risk of foodborne illness;
- To activate influencers to deliver preventive health messages to US consumers; and
- To secure the resources required to act effectively to achieve its strategic goals.
Requirements
Ideal applicants are current graduate students or recent graduates. Strong analytical and writing skills are a must. A MINIMUM TOTAL COMMITMENT OF 150 HOURS IS REQUIRED. A bi-weekly stipend of $500 is provided. The intern reports to the Executive Director.
How to Apply
Summer 2021: Application deadline is May 6, 2021
SEND Resume and two (2) writing samples – preferably business writing / case statements to: info@fightbac.org with subject line: Business Collaboration Intern
Partnership for Food Safety Education
2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22202
INTERNSHIP Summer 2021; Arlington, VA
The non-profit Partnership for Food Safety Education seeks an on-site intern/volunteer for Summer 2021 with an interest in the ways government, industry, and health and consumer groups work together to educate the public about safe food handling and reducing risk of foodborne illness.
The Partnership is creator and steward of Fight BAC!®, a consumer education platform developed using scientifically based recommendations and resulting from an extensive consumer research process. Fight BAC!® materials are accessible at www.fightbac.org and utilized by U.S. consumers, teachers, dietitians, public health officials and extension agents.
| Area | Your Contribution |
|---|---|
| Social Media | Assist in drafting social media posts. Participate in strategy discussions on social platforms and metrics. |
| Research Assistance | Review research and develop communications and outreach ideas from it. Compile research sources. Assist with evaluation planning. |
| Ambassadors and Community Engagement | Assist in the build-out of a new ambassadors program. Assist with communications and preparation for events. |
| Marketing Assistance | Support building the PFSE brand. Hone skills in marketing and contribute to strengthening relationships with and among U.S. food safety and health stakeholders. |
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should be current graduate students or recent graduates. Ideal candidates have an interest in public health, food safety, and/or marketing communications. Candidates must be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. Strong research and writing skills are a must. Some administrative tasks are required of interns and, indeed, of all PFSE full-time staff. A MINIMUM TOTAL COMMITMENT OF 150 HOURS IS REQUIRED. A small stipend to cover housing and transportation costs is provided.
Early applications are strongly encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
How to Apply
- Summer 2020: apply by April 30, 2021
Email a cover letter and a resume to info@fightbac.org with subject line: Intern Application
Or mail to:
Partnership for Food Safety Education
2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22202