Careers at Food Export

Marketing & Communications Intern

 

Posting Date: 1/29/2025

Organization: Food Export - Midwest and Food Export - Northeast

Location: Philadelphia

Contact: Philadelphia - recruiting@foodexport.org

 

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Marketing & Communications Intern is responsible for learning and aiding in the integrated marketing and communications strategy for Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast. This position is responsible for aiding and supporting the disseminating of information about Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast and the programs and services they provide to food companies and agricultural businesses interested in exporting. Builds and maintains the visibility and image of the organizations. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that gets along with members, clients, co-workers and supervisors. This position fully embodies the Mission and Vision by Simplifying Success, Enriching Exchange, and Realizing Resources. The Marketing & Communications Intern demonstrates commitment to the established Values; Cultivating Global Relationships, Rooted in Trust, and Producing Results.

Position Duties/Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Assists Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast staff with implementing, creating, designing, and analyzing Marketing and Communications activities (including social media content creation, flyer creation, website updating, press release reviewing/editing, data analytics, giveaway item tracking and inventorying, email marketing development and tracking, copyediting, design work). More specifically the position involves:

  • Assists in the development and execution of marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including social media, email, and digital advertising.
  • Contributes to content creation efforts, including writing copy for promotional materials, blog posts, and social media posts.
  • Supports the maintenance and growth of our social media presence through regular posting, engagement, and community management.
  • Inventories giveaway items in Food Export-Northeast office.
  • Helps write/draft Success Stories (up to 3).
  • Provides administrative support to the Marketing and Communications Team, including organizing files, scheduling meetings, and managing correspondence.
  • Provides communications-related support to the International Marketing Program, Branded, and Liaisons Teams as needed.

Requirements:

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent customer/client service skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic team environment

Technical Experience

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Familiar with WordPress.
  • Familiar with Canva or other graphic design software.
  • Experience with social media, email marketing and related analytics preferred.

Education and Experience

  • Nearing completion of bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field required.

Physical Demands

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Employment Classification

  • This is a paid position
  • Temporary, Part-Time
  • Hourly, Non-Exempt