Marketing & Community Engagement Intern

THE ORGANIZATION

Feeding Westchester is looking for people with the passion, courage, and creativity to create meaningful change in the lives of others. As a member of the Feeding America network of food banks and Westchester County's leading hunger relief organization, we moved nearly 22 million pounds of food to agencies and partners across Westchester County, including food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers, and schools last fiscal year. We supplied 17 million meals to children, families, and seniors, mobilized 11,000 volunteers, and raised over $17 million in donations and government support to help end hunger.

Feeding Westchester's mission is to nourish our neighbors in the fight against hunger. As the heart of a network of more than 200 partners, we source and distribute food, and other resources, to communities across Westchester. We envision a community where all people have access to the food they need today, and the fundamental resources to build a better tomorrow.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Feeding Westchester is seeking a Marketing & Community Engagement Intern to join our team this summer! This role is a hybrid of marketing and volunteer services, offering hands-on experience in storytelling, community engagement, and nonprofit communications. The intern will play a key role in capturing and sharing the stories of our volunteers, staff, and program participants to highlight the impact of our mission.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about nonprofit work, storytelling, and community engagement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Story Collection & Interviews: Conduct interviews with staff members, volunteers, and program participants to collect impactful stories for marketing, outreach, and volunteer engagement.
• Photography & Videography: Capture high-quality photos and videos at volunteer events, food distributions, and community programs using both a camera and a phone. Edit and organize visual content for use in marketing materials.
• Content Development: Research, draft, and publish blog posts for the Feeding Westchester website, focusing on volunteer stories, program impact, and hunger awareness. Assist in creating visuals for reports, presentations, and volunteer outreach using Canva (Adobe Suite experience is a plus).
• Volunteer Engagement & Event Support: Assist the Volunteer Services team by developing promotional materials, crafting email newsletters, attending volunteer events, documenting activities, and gathering testimonials from participants.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Strong interpersonal skills - Comfortable conducting interviews and engaging with volunteers, staff, and community members.
• Excellent writing skills - Ability to craft compelling blog posts and marketing copy.
• Basic photography & videography skills - Experience taking high-quality pictures and videos on both a camera and a phone. Basic editing skills (iMovie, Premiere Rush, or similar) are a plus.
• Basic graphic design skills - Experience using Canva (Adobe Suite is a plus).
• Detail-oriented & organized - Ability to manage multiple tasks, track engagement, and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Passion for nonprofit work - Interest in hunger relief, community engagement, and social impact.

Work Schedule & Expectations:

• This is an in-person internship requiring the intern to work at least three days per week on-site at Feeding Westchester.
• The intern is allowed to work up to two days remotely each week based on workload and assignments.

ABOUT US

Feeding Westchester provides a competitive benefits package including paid time off, Medical/Dental/Vision coverages, 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer contribution, company-paid Life and LTD insurances, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and other ancillary benefits. Feeding Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services or any other category protected by law. Feeding Westchester is committed to continually working to ensure we have an equitable and inclusive environment in place to support our diverse team. We strive to create professional growth paths for all who want them and a just culture that will support both internal collaboration and the work we do for our local community.

SALARY: School Credit or $16.50/hr