Marketing & Communications Intern

Marketing & Communications Intern Posting 

Position: Marketing & Communications Intern 

Location: Hybrid with weekly office hours at Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin in Madison, WI 

Duration: January 21, 2025 -  May 2, 2025

Hours: 10-15 hours per week  

Compensation: Stipend 

About Us: At Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, we believe that everyone in our community  should have equal access to nutritious, affordable, and culturally-meaningful food.  

Since 1986, we have been supporting our neighbors facing food insecurity in southwestern Wisconsin, and our focus on supporting our community to make ends meet and live healthier lives has never changed. We strive for nutrition security and food equity as we work towards our goal of ending hunger in our 16-county  service area. 

Vision: Everyone in our Community has enough nutritious food to thrive. 

Mission: Second Harvest exists to end hunger in southwestern Wisconsin. 

Values: Integrity I Trust I Humility I Inclusion I Equity I Innovation 

Position Description: As the Marketing & Communications Intern, you will work closely with our Marketing Coordinator and Marketing team to analyze our social performance, engage our audience, and contribute to our overall marketing efforts. 

Hours: 10-15 hours per week. Schedule is flexible with approximately 2-4 hours per week onsite at the Second  Harvest administration office located at 2850 Dairy Drive, Madison WI 53719. 

Compensation: $500 stipend available 

Work-Related Responsibilities: 

• Monitor Social Communities: Monitor interactions and engage with followers to build a strong online  community. 
• Campaign Support: Help with the planning, execution, and tracking of social media campaigns and  other communications. 
• Analytics and Reporting: Monitor social media metrics and prepare reports on campaign  performance, engagement, and growth. 
• Research and Trends: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging platforms, and best practices in  social media marketing. 
• Collaboration: Work with the marketing team to ensure alignment with brand messaging and overall  marketing strategy.

This internship will culminate with an intern-led project on one of the following topics: 

• Search engine optimization 
• Social media best practices 
• Paid search, display, and social advertising 
• Market research and persona development 

Candidate Qualifications:

• Education: Currently enrolled student or recent graduate with a degree in marketing,  communications, graphic design, multimedia, or a related field. 
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, and time management, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok); experience with HootSuite, Meta Business, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Attributes: Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Enthusiasm for marketing and a passion  for storytelling and analysis. 

Additional Requirements: This position requires access to a reliable, personal computer and cell phone. 

Benefits: 

• Experience: Join one of the largest nonprofit organizations in Dane County and receive real world work experience. 
• Learning: Learn from professionals and enhance your skills in analytics and marketing strategies. 
• Networking: Build connections within the industry and expand your professional network. 
• Flexibility: Adaptable schedule to accommodate academic commitments, and a hybrid (virtual and  onsite) working model. 
• This internship may be eligible for independent course and/or internship credits for certain academic programs. Students are required to determine eligibility. 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their interest in the role to Ted Jun, director of marketing and communications, at ted.jun@secondharvestsw.org. Include “Marketing &  Communications Intern Application” in the subject line. 

*A background check will be required as part of this position. 

Application Deadline: 

Please submit your application no later than December 21, 2024. Join us and be a part of our mission to end hunger is southwestern Wisconsin. We look forward to receiving your application!