Employment and Internships

Slow Food USA is not currently hiring. Winter internships are currently in progress, we are now accepting applications for spring internships. Applications for summer internships will soon be posted. Instructions and details follow.

Also in New York, Slow Food NYC is looking for interns this summer. Check out their website for more information.

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Slow Food U.S.A. Employment

There are currently no paid positions available. Please check back here or search for us on Idealist.org for future openings. No phone calls please.

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Slow Food U.S.A. Internships

An internship with the national office of Slow Food USA provides the opportunity to be involved with the organization and coordination of local, national and international events and projects, and to make contact with international leaders in the food sector. We are a fun and busy non-profit organization with an open-minded, friendly staff. Every season we take on a group of interns to help build the movement. Each intern spends time helping with general office tasks, as well as working within dedicated program area. This spring we will be looking for interns in the following areas:

Advocacy Interns: Slow Food USA is recruiting a team of interns to work on our national grassroots campaign, Time for Lunch. We are seeking enthusiastic and professional undergrads, grad students or young professionals with a strong interest in building a movement with the power to fix our food system. Experience in leadership development, policy, advocacy and/or grassroots organizing a plus. General tasks and responsibilities include providing guidance and resources to volunteer leaders via phone and email, outreach to potential new leaders and collaborators, research and writing.

Leadership Programs Internship: The leadership program intern assists the Leadership Program Manager with external communications to volunteer leaders of the movement. Specific duties include: draft web copy and e-newsletter copy; set up and participate in conference calls; design PowerPoint presentations, research leadership training modules and topics; process chapter annual reports; assist in managing inquiries from volunteer leaders; contribute to online leadership guide and best practices index.

Membership Programs and Development Intern: Assist with Membership & Development Programs and learn about fundraising and member cultivation within a national member-based non-profit. The major focus will be engaging in a redesign of our membership program, which will include market research, growing our membership base, engaging our members and plenty of creative thinking. The ability to work under limited supervision, strong computer experience (Mac preferred), attention to detail, and excellent research, communication and writing skills are essential. Interest in food and/or social justice

New Chapter Internship: The new chapter intern manages the process of opening new chapters around the country. Currently, between 2-5 new chapters open per month. Specific duties include managing inquiries from prospective chapter leaders around the country; overseeing the paperwork and communication involved in the new chapter application process; being in constant contact with new chapter leaders via phone and email; connecting volunteer leaders to each other via phone and email; working extensively with Excel and Filemaker Pro database. A great opportunity to learn about how a membership-based non-profit works.

Office of the President Internship Ensure the smooth functioning of the President of Slow Food USA’s daily activities. Work hand in hand with the senior leadership team to prepare research briefings, logistical arrangements, and communications with the top players in the food and agriculture movement. Outstanding attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-past environment, facility with disseminating complex research, and sharp time management and interpersonal skills are essential.

General tasks and responsibilities shared by all interns:

• Assisting with our ongoing projects about improving our food supply and taste education
• Answering phone inquiries on issues of sustainable and artisanal food production
• Researching, writing and fact-checking articles, features, event listings and other projects for our quarterly magazine, the Snail, as well as our blog
• Assisting in fulfilling merchandise orders and requests for promotional materials
• Attending to various member service issues, such as member comments and questions
• General administrative tasks and other office duties

Qualifications:

• A keen interest in food, food policy, nutrition, advocacy, and/or campaign-building
• Currently enrolled in or graduated from an accredited university or comparable experience
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively independently, with minimal supervision, while also team-building via phone and email
• Professional, friendly, fearless phone demeanor
• Being a quick study and a curious learner
• Good writing skills
• Good general and internet research skills
• Creativity and willingness to have good ideas and share them
• Computer skills, including Word and Excel

Minimum 20 hours a week, 3 month commitment (April to June, flexible), with full time commitment preferred. Interns who can dedicate more time to the internship will gain more from it and be involved in more interesting work. Internships are unpaid at this time, however many students can earn academic credit for their time at Slow Food USA. Please send a resume and short cover letter to Nathan Leamy at . Please specify in your cover letter your first and second choice positions. Applications are due by March 22. No phone calls, please.