Internship at Our New Way Garden

Undeclared frosh and sophomores can apply for a BEAM Fellows stipend here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRlJKWp0jjExzrSuiD3Pk0HKCW6dUCzj5xeSXrrpd7anlJUQ/viewform 

Do you know where most of your vegetables or fruit come from? You’d be surprised to know that, as of 2012, there are 7,864 locally-sourced and -grown vendors in the US—and that number continues to grow (Cho, 2012). You may also be surprised to know that conventional food vendors, perhaps from Target or ShopRite, produce 5 to 17 times more carbon dioxide emissions than local vendors. It seems reasonable that local vendors are the wave of the future.

Our New Way Garden is developing into one of the foremost vendors for food pantries and soup kitchens in Westchester County, NY. Supported by corporate contributions, various community and individual donations, and a small personal investment, we produced 20,000 pounds of organic food in 2016 and 2017, three quarters of which was donated. In order to give to those who otherwise couldn’t afford organic, healthy, and environmentally sustainable food, the remaining was sold. The produce is always of a high quality, and through selling in smaller quantities, we consistently maintain our standards. At just about 10 years old, we have been supporting the residents of the Lower Hudson Valley, bringing interest in organically-grown and locally-sourced food to our many towns.

http://www.ournewwaygarden.com/

Our New Way Garden is looking for college student interns for the summer to help us expand our nonprofit into the organization it deserves to be. With the help of your knowledge, skills, and experience, you can help expand our image; make our name known across social media; establish sturdy, friendly, professional relations with corporate sponsors; work in composing contracts, proposals, and grants; and show to the Lower Hudson Valley the power and beauty of local, community gardens. We are now accepting applications, so be sure to submit your application as soon as possible. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis!

We set high standards for our interns. That way, our team is happy, Our New Way Garden blooms, and you feel challenged. We believe that a challenged intern is both motivated and satisfied. We ask for the following:
 

Responsibilities

• Create marketing materials, e.g. elevator pitches, letters of request, fliers, business cards, for corporate sponsorship and community outreach.
• Set up and regularly post to social media, e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, to establish profile. 
• Search out, vet, and research background on possible corporate sponsors.
• Compile and maintain comprehensive spreadsheet of possible corporate sponsors and of corporate donors.

• Develop and maintain relations with corporate donors• Research local schools for possible contracts or workshops with teachers and students 
• Assist with composition of contracts, proposals, and grants.

• Search for ways of increasing income, i.e grants and contributions.
• In collaboration with Founder, redesign website and update as needed.
• Maintain spreadsheet of volunteers, as well as reach out to volunteers for feedback on their experience for use on social media.
• Report daily on marketing progress to Founder and Director of Organizational Development. (And feel free to ask any questions at any time!) 
• Work to create fundraising opportunities.
• Work in the gardens a few hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong belief in the mission of helping fight hunger through food production and education

• Creative problem solving skills

• Attentive to detail and thorough

• Ability to work interdepartmentally and independently

• Team-oriented

• Strive for highest degree of performance

• Strong public speaker

• Competent in social media

• Well-organized

• Self-motivated

• Willing to work flexible hours

DURATION

Temporary / Seasonal

CONTACTS

Amy Benerofe 

JOB FUNCTIONS

Administration, Advertising, Media & PR, Business Development, Data & Analytics, Fundraising & Event Management, Marketing - Brand Management, Marketing - General, Research

BEAM FELLOWS

BEAM Fellows is a partnership between alumni and BEAM, Stanford Career Education, to connect undeclared students to alumni with non-technical summer internships. Alumni from diverse industries seek interns for a variety of substantive and engaging work. Past industries have included jewelry, entertainment, food & beverage, and wealth management among others; previous intern roles have focused on marketing, business, journalism, strategic planning, and more. Beginning in Winter Quarter, BEAM Fellows will post internship opportunities on Handshake for students to explore and pursue. Undeclared frosh and sophomores hired by alumni can apply for a stipend of up to $5,000 to help cover the cost of travel and living expenses during their summer internship. The stipend process is completed by BEAM, and all interviewing and hiring is at the discretion of the participating employers. Students may submit a stipend application at the link below when they apply to a position. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. BEAM, Stanford Career Education will make its best effort to review and reply within 10 days of receiving your application. You will receive an email sharing how much you would be awarded if you are hired by the employer. You do not have to have an offer to apply. However, you will only receive the stipend (processed to your student account) if you accept an offer from the BEAM Fellows employer. Complete your stipend application here: https://goo.gl/forms/JhFSpClPVhTfHzO03