Farm to School Communications Intern

Summary of Position:

The intern will assist the Indiana Grown for Schools Network in the writing, formatting, and posting of the Indiana Farm to School communications on the social media suite. The Indiana Grown for Schools Network has a website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram account that will need routine maintenance. While the network does have templates for posts on the platform, we welcome individuals to work within the branding guides and utilize their creativity when producing communications. The intern will work with the Community Food Systems and Farm to School Coordinator at the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) within the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity (DNPA). In addition to communications management, the intern will have the ability to attend meetings and conferences when appropriate.

We envision this to be a part time position; however, we are flexible and open to the ideas that each applicant has. This position can extend past the summer months, as this is something the network will need ongoing support in. When applying, please specify what time commitment you have, any number of hours you need to complete for school (if applicable).

Please submit a resume and cover letter containing all requested information to Megan Paskey (mpaskey@isdh.in.gov).

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Research and consolidate a variety of information available through publicly available sources for the upkeep of the Indiana Grown for Schools website.

·         Draft and edit social media posts, website blog posts, etc. for outward communication with the Farm to School community.

·          In collaboration with the Community Food Systems and Farm to School Coordinator, create a comprehensive communications plan for the Indiana Grown for Schools Network..

·         Attend Indiana Grown for Schools Network Steering Committee meetings, full network quarterly meetings and other relevant meetings.

Job Requirements:

·         Ability to plan, prioritize and complete multiple projects.

·         Strong research and synthesis skills.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·         Experience working in Canva Pro.

·         Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

·         Be an undergraduate or graduate student in communications, marketing, graphic design or related field at a college or university.

·         Interest or background in nutrition, food systems and/or public health is preferred.

·         Experience working in Squarespace is preferred.

Difficulty of Work:

Intern refers to publicly available information and knowledge and skills obtained through public health guides from credible sources such as the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services, National Farm to School Network, and other state government websites to help guide research activities, data collection, and communication strategy.

Responsibility:

Work involves creating and analyzing Farm to School information that is used for communications and marketing throughout the state of Indiana. This will also involve ensuring that the information is relevant to the Hoosier audience. This work supports the Indiana Grown for Schools 5-year strategic plan, the IDOH mission, and the 2018 and 2020 USDA Farm to School Grants awarded to the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity.

Personal Work Relationships:

The intern will work with various DNPA staff, the Indiana Grown for Schools Network Steering Committee and Project Teams, external stakeholders, and other health professionals.

Working Conditions:

This intern will work remote 100% of the time, including DNPA, IGFSN, and project team calls.