Fair Trade USA, a four-time winner of Fast Company Magazine's Social Capitalist award, is an entrepreneurial non-profit organization that is the leading third party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. Our unique market-based model links 2.5million farming families in the developing world to more than 900 companies in the United States to bring more benefits to farmers and high-quality products to consumers. Based in downtown Oakland, Fair Trade USA is a fast-paced, dynamic environment driven by a passion for doing good in the world by harnessing the power of markets and corporate partnerships.
Overview of Internship:
This internship will utilize new media and strategic communications across a variety of platforms to support the mission of Fair Trade USA, specifically in the innovation of our work in the coffee market. From creating blog content, to translating training materials for use by farmers and workers, the ideal candidate will have a passion for the power of social media to change the world around them and the ability to effectively use communications to support farmers and workers around the world. Upon successful completion of this program, you'll have several professional work samples for your portfolio and a glowing letter of recommendation.
Primary responsibilities may include any or all of the following:
- Support the creation of shareable content in social media, from editing short videos to writing blog posts
- Translate to English training materials that will be used by farmers in East Africa and Indonesia
- Coordinate and develop farm worker/producer stories based on information received from the field
- Write and/or edit producer/farm worker impact reports
Requirements:
Candidate must display excellent verbal and written English communication skills, as well as have experience creating and sharing information using social media. Examples of the candidate's work will be required as part of the application process. Organizational skills are a must. Experience with photography, graphic design and HTML a plus. Proficiency in Spanish required to translate written content from Spanish to English. Understanding of Portuguese is a plus.
Location:
Fair Trade USA headquarters, Oakland, CA.
