Feeding San Diego is on a mission to end hunger through food rescue. Established in 2007, we are the leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization in San Diego County and the only Feeding America affiliate in the region. Last year, our organization provided more than 40.3 million meals every year to children, families, seniors, college students, military families, and veterans in partnership with a network of nearly 300 local charities, schools, faith communities, meal sites, and food pantries. More than 70 percent of the food provided to the community was rescued from local and national food donors. By diverting high-quality food from the landfill and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Feeding San Diego protects people and the planet.

At Feeding San Diego, we’re dedicated to building a team that’s as diverse as the community we serve, which means varying backgrounds and life experiences aren’t just welcomed – they’re celebrated. By honoring each candidate’s cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints, we are committed to building a team of passionate, ambitious employees driven by Feeding San Diego’s mission. Applicants who strengthen our team through personal knowledge of poverty and food insecurity, as well as members of marginalized groups, are encouraged to apply.

DO OUR VALUES A.S.C.E.N.D. SPEAK TO YOU?

Agility: We are dedicated to adaptability, flexibility and continuous improvement

Stewardship: We are committed to managing every gift of time, funds and voice responsibly

Collaboration: We partner throughout the community to maximize reach and efficiency

Environment: We protect the environment through responsible food sourcing and business practices

Nutrition: We know that nutritious food is a transformative force to health and well-being

Dignity: We embrace diversity and believe in the power of dignity and kindness

Title: Social Media Intern

Reports to: Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Status: Part time (10-15 hours per week)

Compensation: College credit (unpaid)

Duration: To be determined based on school term

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Marketing & Communications Coordinator, the Social Media Intern is a key member of the marketing and communications department at Feeding San Diego, assisting in a range of marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness. This role is responsible for brainstorming and creating content for social media channels, assisting with photo and video content shoots, and performing social media marketing research, among other responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Content Creation:

• Design and create graphics for social channels
• Assist with gathering photo and video content at distribution center and external events  
• Create and edit short-form videos, including Instagram Reels and TikToks

General:

• Brainstorm and research ideas for original content
• Write social media captions that match Feeding San Diego’s brand, tone, and audience
• Develop new strategies for increasing engagement and growing audiences
• Handle aspects of community management, including responding to comments and DMs on social media platforms
• Use Sprout Social and native platforms to monitor and report on social media analytics
• Other duties as assigned by the Marketing & Communications Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be a current college student with access to college credit as internship compensation, working towards a degree in business, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field. Minimum of one year of directly related experience with social media management or digital marketing. Experience working or volunteering with a mission-based company or nonprofit a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Commitment to hunger-relief and Feeding San Diego’s mission; compassion and appreciation for other hunger related issues.
• Experience and a high comfort level with all social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.
• Familiarity with multi-social posting through programs such as Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or HubSpot.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat) and/or Canva a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and WordPress.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.

 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Must have your own personal laptop and smartphone to complete the internship.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:
• Work in an office adjacent to a distribution center.
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, and uses hands, arms and legs for dexterity, balance and climbing stairs frequently. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Prioritizes and multi-tasks work and projects requiring good memory, concentration and analytical thinking.
• Occasionally is required to perform the safe operation of office equipment and machines and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and origins.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but this office is maintained in a distribution center with machinery and large trucks.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a resume, cover letter, and course requirements.

Feeding San Diego is committed to building a culturally diverse team and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Feeding San Diego provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.