Telecommute: Real Food Alliance seeks Remote Farm-to-School Summer Project Assistant
March 24, 2011 by Sustainable Food Jobs
Real Food Alliance is now accepting applications for our Remote Farm-to-School Summer Project Assistant internship. This position is open to all undergraduate and graduate students on a full or part-time basis. It is an unpaid position, but is remote; thus, it can be completed in the student’s hometown.
RFA is a nonprofit organization that fosters relationships between local, eco-friendly farms and institutions, such as schools, colleges/universities and hospitals. We establish, cultivate and preserve these farm-direct relationships and provide educational resources for the Dallas-Fort Worth community.
Remote Farm-to-School Summer Project Assistant Requirements
Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Development (DoD)
Reports to: Director of Development (DoD)
Position Summary
The Farm-to-School Summer Project Assistant is responsible for specific
administrative aspects of development and public relations activities, as
delegated by the DoD.
administrative aspects of development and public relations activities, as
delegated by the DoD.
Scope and Impact
The Farm-to-School Summer Project Assistant plays an important role by
providing administrative support to the Development Office and participating in
partner and donor-related functions.
providing administrative support to the Development Office and participating in
partner and donor-related functions.
Principle Accountabilities
• Email and call potential farm partners and general partners
• Continually update and correct database records
• Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate foundation and
individual donors
individual donors
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development
Possible performance measures:
• Success in accruing partners for the organization
• Success in maintaining accuracy of database records
• Accuracy of fundraising/donor reports
Preparation and Knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal (via phone) and written communications skills
• Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and
in writing
in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
Email heather@realfoodalliance.org for an application. Good luck!
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