{"646369":{"#nid":"646369","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Education Outreach Internship at the Atlanta Community Food Bank","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEducation and Outreach Intern\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStipend $1,250\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho We Are\u003C\/strong\u003E: The Atlanta Community Food Bank is working to end hunger in our community by engaging, educating and empowering our community. Since 1979, we\u0026rsquo;ve been providing food for a growing network of nonprofit partners \u0026ndash; including food pantries, community kitchens, child care centers, night shelters and senior centers. We currently serve more than 700 partners in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhere You\u0026rsquo;ll Work\u003C\/strong\u003E: Education and Outreach Intern will work primarily with the Education and Outreach team within the Marketing and Public Affairs Department of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. This will be a hybrid position where most of the time is spent working remotely. There will be times where support out in the community is needed.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Role\u003C\/strong\u003E: The Education and Outreach Intern will enhance our ability to provide quality educational programming and provide support to the Food Bank\u0026rsquo;s education and outreach efforts, including our hunger education and our summer youth programming. The Education and Outreach Intern will interface with Hunger 101 constituents, youth participants, and other key Food Bank staff.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat You\u0026rsquo;ll Do\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFunctional Area #1: Summer Youth Program Support and Assistant Facilitation\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHelp plan and prepare for 2 Youth Summit programs and 3 Youth Service Days\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EProvide logistical support\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EProvide group facilitation support\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHelp with photo documentation and storytelling\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHelp with data collection and final reporting\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFunctional Area #2: Education and Outreach Program Support\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHelp update and develop educational materials and tools.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EResearch and outreach.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat You\u0026rsquo;ll Need: \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nEducation\/Certification\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMust have a high school diploma or equivalent and an interest in hunger and poverty issues, community education and building stronger, food secure communities.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPursuing a college degree is a plus.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESkills and Experience\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMust enjoy and have experience working with kids and teens.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EStrong written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EProficiency with Microsoft Office software.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EExperience with Google Suite, a plus.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMust be a self-starter and comfortable working remotely.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EExperience with virtual meeting platforms like Zoom or Google Meets is necessary.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOrganized and detail oriented.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAbility to work independently, with or without supervision.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAbility to collaborate and work well with a diverse group of people.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPersonal transportation is necessary\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEven Better if You Have:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHave experience and enjoy helping others and\/or volunteering in your community.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd You\u0026#39;ll Love this Position if:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EYou are by nature - a quick learner, detail oriented and have super organizational skills;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EYou have an interest in careers that involve education, engaging the community, working with youth, or program development.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EYou enjoy coming up with creative ideas and seeing the results of your plans while working in a fun team environment;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETime Requirements \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are several weeks where dates and hours are required. Outside of those times, there is flexibility. Please review this timeline carefully before applying. Internship will begin the week of Monday, May 24th, 2021.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMay 24th-May 28th: Flexible- Orientation and training (10-15 hours)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMay 31st - May 4th: Flexible-Prep for Youth Learn and Serve Days (15-20 hours) *Food Bank is closed May 31st.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJune 7th-June 11th: Flexible for Youth Programs prep but Youth Learn and Serve Day #1 (Wed-Thur 6\/9-6\/10) are mandatory (up to 6 hours each YLSD day for a total of 12-20 hours)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJune 14th- June 19th: Flexible for Youth Programs prep but Youth Learn and Serve Days #2 (Wed-Thur 6\/16-6\/17) and #3 (Fri-Sat 6\/18-6\/19) are mandatory (up to 6 hours each YLSD day for a total of 24-30 hours)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJune 21st - June 25th: Flexible for Youth Programs prep but Youth Service Summit (Tues-Thur 6\/22-6\/24) are mandatory (up to 8 hours for each YSS day for a total of 24-30 hours) \u25cf June 28th - July 2nd: Flexible (10-15 hours)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJuly 5th - July 9th: Flexible (10-15 hours) *Food Bank is closed July 5th.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJuly 12th - July 16th: Flexible (10-15 hours)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJuly 19th - July 23rd: Youth Leadership Summit (Tues-Fri 7\/20-7\/23) is mandatory (up to 40 hours)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJuly 26th - July 30th: LAST WEEK- Flexible (10-15 hours)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOpportunities to Learn\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIn order to gain a full understanding of the Food Bank and our scope of work, intern will volunteer in a variety of program areas including, but not limited to:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EACFB Hunger Action Center\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFoodWell Alliance Community Gardens\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAt least one of our partner agencies\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EParticipate in a cooking class or demo with our Nutrition and Wellness team.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEducation and Outreach Intern will also participate in the following educational experiences:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EParticipate in Food Bank\u0026rsquo;s educational workshops.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ERead or participate and reflect on 1-2 selected articles or webinars related to hunger and food security issues.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELearn about our 3 policy priorities and federal nutrition programs.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEducation and Outreach Intern will gain:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIn depth understanding of local and national hunger and poverty issues.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EStrong grasp of community and government responses to hunger and poverty.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOpportunity to build or strengthen groups facilitation and leadership skills.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThere may be some Physical Demands and Travel: \u003C\/strong\u003EThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee is routinely required to lift 25 lbs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you are interested in this internship, please email a cover letter and resume to youth.programs@acfb.org by 11:59pm on Sunday, April 25th.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Education and Outreach Intern will work primarily with the Education and Outreach team within the Marketing and Public Affairs Department of the Atlanta Community Food Bank."}],"uid":"33693","created_gmt":"2021-04-12 14:46:20","changed_gmt":"2021-04-12 14:46:20","author":"Kayleigh Haskin","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-04-12T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-04-12T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"646368":{"id":"646368","type":"image","title":"Atlanta Community Food Bank","body":null,"created":"1618238760","gmt_created":"2021-04-12 14:46:00","changed":"1618238760","gmt_changed":"2021-04-12 14:46:00","alt":"Atlanta Community Food Bank","file":{"fid":"245367","name":"Screen Shot 2021-04-12 at 10.44.35 AM.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Screen%20Shot%202021-04-12%20at%2010.44.35%20AM.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Screen%20Shot%202021-04-12%20at%2010.44.35%20AM.png","mime":"image\/png","size":22305,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Screen%20Shot%202021-04-12%20at%2010.44.35%20AM.png?itok=FpOk-ApT"}}},"media_ids":["646368"],"groups":[{"id":"473211","name":"_OLD: School of History and Sociology Student Blog"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"166849","name":"HSOC Blog"},{"id":"1648","name":"Internships"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}