Interns
Fair Trade Brattleboro is looking for summer and/or academic year interns. There are three intern positions available. These interns will work together to coordinate many aspects of the initiative and will report to the same supervisor, but they will each have distinct responsibilities.
“Buy Local, Buy Fair” Campaign Intern
1.Plan and implement Fair Trade activities and events, such as speakers, films, and tastings.
2.Participate in bi-monthly Fair Trade Town meetings that are open to the public and are a way for interested citizens to get involved.
3.Assist in the expansion and implementation of our “Buy Local, Buy Fair” campaign. This includes providing business outreach, planning marketing workshops for area vendors, and providing logistical coordination for “Buy Local, Buy Fair” events and campaigns.
4.Work to create partnerships between Fair Trade Brattleboro and other local and national organizations focused on the global economy.
Media and Publications Intern
1. Plan and implement Fair Trade activities and events, such as speakers, films, and tastings.
2. Participate in bi-monthly Fair Trade Town meetings that are open to the public and are a way for interested citizens to get involved.
3. Actively pursue media opportunities; field inquiries from media; write and send press releases about upcoming events.
4. Compose monthly updates for the Brattleboro Food Coop Newsletter.
5. Update the Fair Trade Brattleboro blog and Myspace page, as well as provide content for “News” section of website.
Event Planning Intern
1. Plan and implement Fair Trade activities and events, such as speakers, films, and tastings.
2. Participate in bi-monthly Fair Trade Town meetings that are open to the public and are a way for interested citizens to get involved.
3. Organize events and outreach throughout the month of October for Fair Trade Month, and leading up to Fair Trade Fortnight during the month of May.
4. Collaborate with Media and Publications intern to promote and publicize events. This could include doing radio and print interviews, flyering, distributing press releases, etc.
Desired Qualifications and Commitment:
We are looking for interns who are comfortable working in a very independent and creative environment. This is a small, but rapidly growing initiative, so the interns must be flexible and self-motivated, and should feel comfortable speaking to the public/in front of groups. Each intern must work well as part of a team, supporting the other interns and helping with additional tasks as necessary. Each intern must be willing to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week for 3 months, including our bi-monthly steering committee meetings on Monday nights. Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary. Familiarity with the Brattleboro community as well as experience planning and coordinating programs and events is desired but not necessary. Passion and interest in Fair Trade is a must!
In order to be considered for an intern position, please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jbillings@fairtradebrattleboro.org.