Social Impact and Communications Intern
Remote, Washington State
Innovation /
Paid Intern /
Remote
Who You Are:
You are someone with a passion for leveraging business as a force for good and are a creative communicator who is passionate about a food system that works well for everyone. You have exposure to and/or experience with farmworkers or farm-working communities, and you have a nuanced understanding of the challenges farm-working communities face. You are an independent, self-starter who takes initiative but also doesn’t hesitate to ask for help when needed.
The Task At Hand:
A better story starts here… At Once Upon A Farm, we’ve been delivering a better story through the creation of nutritious snacks and our downstream efforts to increase access to these products. We are also actively working on developing a better story upstream through the ingredients that we source and the people who grow them. As the Social Impact and Communications Intern, this role will report directly to the Sustainability Manager while also working cross-functionally with members of the marketing and sustainability teams. This position will develop internal and external communications highlighting projects and topics related to farm labor and the impact work OFarm is developing in our supply chain; this will include visiting some of the farms we partner with.
In This Role, You Will:
• Act As A Liaison Between O'Farm and the Farmers/Farmworkers Who Grow Our Ingredients
o Travel to orchards/farms and interact with our supplier partners
o Bridge the gap between farmworkers and consumers by sharing educational content and updates
• Conduct Research On Key Topics Related to Farmworkers
o Create fact sheets to support our internal team's education and talking points on topics such as legislation, farmworker demographics, and more
o Track news and storylines, and identify trends in how media portrays relevant issues (farmworkers, produce, organic)
• Create Communication Materials
o Develop dynamic written and visual materials that communicate the essential role food and farm workers play in the food system, celebrate the positive impact O'Farm is driving, and tell farmworkers’ stories
o Support external communications via the creation of blogs, social post videos, and photos
o Support internal communications via education and updates on Slack
o Create and support content development on other sustainability-related topics like Organic agriculture
• Sustainability Team Support
o This role may be asked to contribute to other projects that support the Sustainability team's larger goals
o At the end of the internship, you’ll be asked to share a 5-10 minute presentation on one thing you worked on during your internship here, what you learned, and how you hope to apply any learnings from your time here toward your future career
In This Role, You’ll Bring With You:
• Currently enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or trade school studying Communications, Marketing, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Sociology or other relevant topics
• No BA? No problem. Equivalent years of experience in the field(s) of agriculture, communications, produce supply chains, social impact, environmental or related focus will also meet this qualification
• Located in Central or Eastern Washington State required
• Bilingual in Spanish and English required
• Prior exposure to and or experience with farmworkers and/or farm working communities required
• Proficiency with independent research, writing, and editing skills required
• Knowledge of social media and ability to speak to different audiences through different platforms required
• Comfortable and able to visit farms and orchards and talk with farmworkers across the state of WA
• Organized and professional when coordinating with different stakeholders
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license required: This role will visit local farm partners across the state up to 5 days each quarter, each commute might exceed multiple hours.
• Genuinely passionate about improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours at a time and able to lift 25lbs
• Desire to contribute to a dynamic high-growth, purpose-driven work environment
• Must reside in the United States to be considered for this position
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Compensation:
• Non-Exempt, Hourly, Part-Time internship
• Weekly hours will vary with a minimum of 10 hours per week, sometimes up to 29 hours per week
• $22.00 per hour
• Estimated Duration: July 2024 – January 2025
Additional:
• 401k with 4% Employer Match
• Employee Discounts and quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries
• Cell and Internet Stipend
• Paid Volunteer Time
• And so much more!
Who We Are
Our Purpose: Drive systemic improvement in childhood nutrition for a healthier, happier, and more equitable world.
Our Business: At Once Upon a Farm, a better story starts here. We're on a greater mission in providing organic, crave-worthy, snacks and meals for children of all ages. Our recipes are crafted with only the best organic ingredients – whole fruits and veggies, cold-pressed (our pouches), or freshly frozen (our meals) to perfection– to support your growing kids at every stage. Each of our organic, non-GMO, non-dairy recipes contains no added sugar and are free from artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives – just simple, real, nutritious snacks your entire family will love.
We support and champion farmers who supply the highest-quality organic ingredients for our foods. We help parents keep their promise to provide the best nourishment for their children’s bodies and souls. We treat our consumers, customers, suppliers, investors, and all our valued employees with the same high level of dignity and respect that we expect from others. We will always fight for and support efforts to drive positive social change and food justice for the benefit of parents, kids, and families. Lastly, we foster an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture that values humility, honesty, passion, positive social impact, and fun.
Our Team: We’re all fully remote, which makes us a highly collaborative, dynamic, and supportive bunch. We share a singular mission to make the world a better place through the highest quality, most delicious, nourishing, and nutritious products made accessible to every home, from our farms to your fridge. And while we’re invested in our product, we’re equally invested in one another's success.
Once Upon A Farm is a purpose-driven brand made up of an inclusive group of individuals with diverse backgrounds, passions, and beliefs. We hire self-motivated, independent thinkers, and those who are genuinely passionate about improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet. Bring your whole self to your work at Once Upon A Farm, a proud equal-opportunity employer. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.
In an effort to help us remove unconscious bias from our resume review process, we ask that you please remove all identifying information from your resume (like profile photos) before you upload it. Once Upon A Farm is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where a diverse group of people can and want to do their best work, and that starts with our hiring practices.
Once Upon a Farm, PBC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, cast, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.
