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Business Partnerships Intern Jobs in New York, NY at Food Bank For New York City
Title: Business Partnerships Intern
Company: Food Bank For New York City
Location: New York, NY
The Summer Business Partnerships Intern is a key member of the Corporate Engagement/Business Partnerships team and will support the administration and coordination of ongoing corporate fundraising and engagement programs. This position will support collaboratively across the organization as we work to garner investment in the organization’s mission from key stakeholders, donors, and volunteers.
Responsibilities
Work within the Business Partnerships team to strengthen Food Bank’s corporate network and engagement through research, administrative support and creative thinking. Represent Food Bank and support in-person corporate engagement programs across the city through hands-on volunteer facilitation.
Research & Administration
Pitch potential corporate donor prospects
Research corporate leads using online sponsorship platform
Create a categorized list of new companies for engagement*
Research engagement opportunities for new volunteer engagement center
Update company records in NXT
Daily upkeep of corporate partner inbox including coordination with volunteer engagement, member services, and fundraising operations
Development of a lead tracking system identifying new and lapsed leads*
Volunteer Event Support
Support new In-Office Corporate volunteer opportunity helping coordinate internally with creative and operational teams*
Staff in-person pop-up food distributions with major corporate donors in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx
Collaborate with Volunteer Engagement team for corporate volunteer initiatives at Food Bank locations including the West Harlem Community Kitchen & Pantry, and Hunts Point Warehouse & Distribution Center.
Professional Development
Attend a variety of in-person Food Bank programs for general organizational knowledge, including but not limited to: Volunteer Opportunities, Mobile Pantries, Mission Engagement Tours, and Donor Stewardship events
Participate in informational interviews with a diverse group of Food Bank leaders to gain knowledge of food bank operations and the nonprofit industry
Attend and observe corporate partner meetings, when appropriate
Participate in weekly Business Partnership team meetings
Skills (Required & Recommended)
Compassionate, patient, and sensitive to the needs of people experiencing food insecurity
Basic computer skills; typing, data entry, Outlook, Microsoft Suite, Canva
Strong communication skills
Attention to detail
Benefits
Completion of a project that will impact the work being done at Food Bank For New York City
Time with Senior Executives at intern specific fireside chats
Presentation skills, present your completed project(s) to Food Bank stakeholders
Knowledge of food systems, food safety, and food sustainability
Experience working in the non-profit space.
