Internships and Volunteering

Marketing and Communications Intern

TransFair USA, an international, cutting-edge non-profit is seeking a Marketing and Communications Intern.

Projects may include:

Outreach

• Research potential partner organizations and coordinate collaboration via web links, joint campaigns, Fair Trade Month events, etc.
• Coordinate volunteer tabling program for SF Bay area.
• Develop Fair Trade school curriculum program.

Online Communications

• Research relevant blogs, post to online forums, create and monitor MySpace and Facebook accounts.
• Review and coordinate content revisions for TransFair website.
• Search for Fair Trade Certified label use and mention of TransFair USA and Fair Trade on websites, coordinate corrections and updates when appropriate.

Materials

• Compile producer impact stories and create marketing materials.
• Compile content for quarterly e-newsletter.

Research

• Read current academic research on Fair Trade and summarize findings and lessons learned.
  

Requirements:  Applicants must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in marketing, communications, grassroots outreach and/or graphic design desirable. Must be a self-starter!

To Apply:  Please submit a cover letter, resume, two references and an application form (available at: www.transfairusa.org/content/about/intern_volunteer.php) to:

TransFair USA, 1500 Broadway, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94612. 
Fax: 510 663-5264.  Email: personnel@transfairusa.org.

TransFair USA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.
We strongly encourage minorities to apply.