The Giving Grove is a national network of 600 urban community orchards nurturing people and the planet. Through partnerships with local organizations and leadership from hundreds of volunteers, these orchards increase access to fresh food, tree canopy and community greenspace for 500,000 people across the U.S., while providing essential environmental benefits.

These philosophies guide our team and our work:

  • Collaborate and share knowledge

  • Cultivate community leaders

  • Grow where invited

  • Encourage food sovereignty

  • Support equitable placemaking

  • Reconnect with nature

  • Use a holistic, organic approach

  • Reinvigorate urban greenspace

Current Opportunities:

Communications Internship (Paid)

The Giving Grove is seeking a creative Communications Intern to assist with social media and email campaigns, content creation, and event support. This role reports directly to the Director of Marketing & Communications and collaborates closely with the Marketing and Development team. The intern will contribute to the following projects:

·       Managing our social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn

·       Creating content for the website and email marketing

·       Representing The Giving Grove at local events by tabling and assisting with set-up

The ideal candidate is passionate about marketing and using social media to build a brand, capable of balancing competing priorities, and possesses strong communication skills. This position is perfect for someone looking to gain marketing experience in a nonprofit setting and has knowledge or interest in the nation’s urban agriculture movement.

Responsibilities:

As The Giving Grove Communications Intern, you will support day-to-day tasks and ongoing campaigns in alignment with our mission and vision.

  • Create engaging organic content for Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn

  • Develop strategies for growing our social media audience and engagement

  • Monitor and respond to social media comments and direct messages

  • Assist with the production of stories for email campaigns, blogs, and social content, including monthly and quarterly newsletters

  • Attend orchard site visits and assist with interviews and content collection

  • Perform other duties as assigned

The Giving Grove wants to ensure that this position is as valuable to the intern as it is to The Giving Grove.  If there are any aspects of marketing and communications you wish to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in, please let us know in your cover letter.  If you are selected, we will try to incorporate your requests into your experience with The Giving Grove.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Ability to contribute and work well in a team.

  • Writing and marketing experience through school, internships, or equivalent work experience.

  • Some experience in urban agriculture, orcharding, and/or gardening is a plus.

  • Skilled in technical writing, editing abilities, creativity, and a keen sense of design style.

  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors, as assigned

  • Reliable transportation, The Giving Grove will reimburse for gas if assigned an off-site task

  • Access to a laptop is preferred but we can accommodate if needed

Employment Type:

Part-time: ~10 hours per week

Compensation: $16 per hour

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any other relevant documents to info@givinggrove.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, starting November 1, 2024, until the position is filled. To view a PDF of the job description, click here.