The marketing & communications intern will support the communications team in creating content for various platforms, conducting outreach with Philadelphia community members, and be an advocate for food systems change. The role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, experience using social media, video-editing skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for students pursuing degrees in communications, marketing, or related fields but not required.

Location:

Philadelphia

🗓 Dates of Internship

05-29-2024 to 08-14-2024

Off week of July 4

Flexible vacation days.

Accreditation/ Pay

Monthly stipend

Course credit available (if applicable)

🏹 Responsibilities

Create content for various communication channels, such as social media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook,...).

Monitor and respond to online conversations in a timely manner.

Work alongside TCG's documentary crew to film TCG's journey.

Assist in organizing and coordinating events, such as community fairs, block parties, community board meetings, and other outreach activities.

Write and send out monthly TCG newsletters.

Write short blogs tracing TCG's journey and advocate for food justice in Philadelphia and beyond.

Conduct a mix of in-person and online community outreach to ensure our neighbors always know what we are up to (via phone calls, email, door-to-door, etc.)

🎯 Qualifications

Experience using social media in professional capacities.

Experience with video production and editing.

Demonstrated strong writing skills.

Attention to detail.

A flexible and proactive attitude and good time management skills.

Experience with video production and editing.

Majoring in Communications, Design, English, Fine Arts, Marketing, Film, or other programs with similar skills (not required)

Familiarity with graphic design and design programs, such as Figma, Canva, etc.

The role of the Fundraising, Policy, & Advocacy Intern will be multifaceted. It will involve writing and applying for grants, event-planning, identifying new revenue streams, maintaining data input, conducting research, strategic policy planning, and outreach for advocacy initiatives. Strong writing and research skills are essential, as you will be responsible for drafting op-eds and other advocacy materials alongside other interns. This role may include potential trips to DC, Harrisburg, and other locations. Applicants must be able to write op-eds, grants, conduct research, and provide a writing sample. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful policy change and gain valuable experience in fundraising, advocacy, and policy work.

🗓 Dates of Internship

05-29-2024 to 08-14-2024

Off week of July 4

Flexible vacation days.

Accreditation/ Pay

Monthly stipend

Course credit available (if applicable)

🏹 Responsibilities

Research, write, and apply for grants

CRM & Donor Management

Conduct policy research

Outreach for advocacy initiatives

Write op-eds

🎯 Qualifications

Demonstrated strong writing and research skills.

A flexible and proactive attitude and good time management skills.

Majoring in political science, international relations, or other policy/writing related disciplines (not required)

The Finance, Analytics, & Operations Intern involves overseeing the budget, creating a sustainable supply chain, and providing oversight of operations. Strong Excel, research, and financial skills are a must. You will be able to work alongside communications, brand, outreach, and other teams to understand the nature of their projects and be the point person for budget-related inquiries and needs.

🗓 Dates of Internship

05-29-2024 to 08-14-2024

Off week of July 4

Flexible vacation days.

Accreditation/ Pay

Monthly stipend

Course credit available (if applicable)

🏹 Responsibilities

Overseeing the full budget

Creating sustainable supply chain & oversight of operations.

Assist communications, brand, outreach, & all other teams to maintain project sustainability and TCG's operative budget

Create, clean, and organize surveys and survey data.

Create professional-quality slide decks to communicate findings.

Help finalize our menu and test our brand alongside the Communications Intern.

Develop SROI materials and procedures for measurement.

🎯 Qualifications

Strong research and financial skills/knowledge

A flexible and proactive attitude

Excel Proficiency

Data Analytics Background

Majoring in finance or accounting, or other similar business/data analytic fields (not required)

Minoring in Survey Research & Data Analytics (not required)

The Community Relations Intern will develop community engagement strategies, planning and coordinating community events such as TCG cookouts, and conducting door-to-door neighbor intake interviews to understand community needs. You will also communicate TCG's product line, engage neighbors in meetings to communicate TCG's performance, and receive feedback and suggestions.

Location

Philadelphia

🗓 Dates of Internship

05-29-2024 to 08-14-2024

Off week of July 4

Flexible vacation days.

Accreditation/ Pay

Monthly stipend

Course credit available (if applicable)

🏹 Responsibilities

Develop community engagement strategies

Develop partnerships with other nonprofits, social organizations, etc.

Work together with other organizations to create community programming in TCG's upstairs space

Plan and coordinate community events, such as TCG cookouts

Conduct door-to-door neighbor intake interviews to understand community needs

Develop outreach strategies to communicate TCG product line

Engage neighbors in meetings to communicate TCG's performance and receive feedback and suggestions

🎯 Qualifications

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to build and maintain authentic relationships with diverse groups of people

A flexible and proactive attitude

Majoring in psychology, communications, social work, anthropology, social sciences, and other related fields. (not required)

The Product Design and Brand Development Intern helps shape the organization's brand identity. This summer internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside our communications and data teams to create packaging, signage, and marketing materials that reflect our innovative approach to retail food. Regardless of educational background, if you have a passion for brand design and graphic design, along with strong communication skills and a creative mindset, we want to hear from you!

Location

Philadelphia

🗓 Dates of Internship

05-29-2024 to 08-14-2024

Off week of July 4

Flexible vacation days.

Accreditation/ Pay

Monthly stipend

Course credit available (if applicable)

🏹 Responsibilities

Brand Design

Product Design

Work closely with Communications and Data teams.

Design food packaging

Create marketing materials and other TCG branding materials

Updating and maintaining TCG's website design

Video editing/graphic design

🎯 Qualifications

Experience with graphic design and design programs, such as Figma, Canva, Adobe, etc.

Attention to detail.

Communication Skills

UI/UX experience

A flexible and proactive attitude and good time management skills.

Majoring in Systems Design, Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or other programs with similar skills.

Animation background

Video editing

Photography

We partnered with Spatial System Designs to create a robust point of sale (POS) and business process automation system. This system will incorporate everything from payment processing to inventory tracking and anything in between forming an environment to truly revolutionize a meaningful portion of the food distribution network.

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as an App Developer Intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and enhance your skills in app development while contributing to real projects. As an App Developer Intern, you will work closely with our experienced development team to design, develop, and maintain mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. You will have the chance to apply your technical skills and creativity to build innovative solutions that meet user needs and business objectives.

Location

Philadelphia

Hybrid Opportunities

🗓 Dates of Internship

05-29-2024 to 08-14-2024

Off week of July 4

Flexible vacation days.

Accreditation/ Pay

Monthly stipend

Course credit available (if applicable)

🏹 Responsibilities

Collaborate with the development team to understand project requirements and goals.

Assist in the design, development, and testing of mobile applications.

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using programming languages such as Swift (for iOS) or Kotlin/Java/C# (for Android).

Implement user interfaces and interactive features according to design specifications.

Conduct debugging and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues.

Optimize app performance for speed, responsiveness, and battery efficiency.

Stay updated on emerging mobile technologies and best practices.

🎯 Qualifications

Experience using social media in professional capacities.

Currently pursuing a BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mobile App Development, or a related field.

Proficiency in programming languages relevant to mobile app development (e.g., Swift, Kotlin, Java, C#).

Familiarity with mobile app development frameworks and tools (e.g., SwiftUI, Android Studio).

Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Excellent communication and time management skills.

Prior experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus.

We partnered with Spatial System Designs to create a robust point of sale (POS) and business process automation system. This system will incorporate everything from payment processing to inventory tracking and anything in between forming an environment to truly revolutionize a meaningful portion of the food distribution network.

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Windows Application Developer Intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and enhance your skills in Windows development while contributing to real projects. As a Windows Application Developer Intern, you will work closely with our experienced development team to design, develop, and maintain native Windows applications running on local hardware. You will have the chance to apply your technical expertise to create robust and user-friendly software solutions that leverage the power of Microsoft technologies, including SQL Server for database management.

Location

Philadelphia

Hybrid Opportunities

🗓 Dates of Internship

05-29-2024 to 08-14-2024

Off week of July 4

Flexible vacation days.

Accreditation/ Pay

Monthly stipend

Course credit available (if applicable)

🏹 Responsibilities

Collaborate with the development team to understand project requirements and objectives.

Design, develop, and test native Windows applications using Microsoft technologies such as C#, .NET Framework, and WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation).

Utilize Microsoft SQL Server as the database engine for storing, retrieving, and manipulating data.

Write efficient and optimized SQL queries and stored procedures to interact with the database.

Implement user interfaces, data validation logic, and business logic according to project specifications.

Conduct debugging and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues.

Adhere to coding standards and best practices to ensure code quality and maintainability.

🎯 Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Proficiency in programming languages and technologies relevant to Windows application development, including C# and .NET Framework.

Familiarity with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) for building desktop applications.

Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server for database management, including SQL querying and stored procedure development.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Excellent communication and time management skills.

Prior experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus.

📈 Benefits

Hands-on experience working on real-world projects.

Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.

Opportunity to expand your professional network.

Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments.

We partnered with Spatial System Designs to create a robust point of sale (POS) and business process automation system. This system will incorporate everything from payment processing to inventory tracking and anything in between forming an environment to truly revolutionize a meaningful portion of the food distribution network.

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Web Developer Intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and enhance your skills in web development while contributing to real projects. As a Web Developer Intern, you will work closely with our experienced development team to design, develop, and maintain responsive websites and web applications. You will have the chance to utilize your creativity and technical skills to solve problems and deliver high-quality web solutions.

Location

Philadelphia

Hybrid Opportunities

🗓 Dates of Internship

05-29-2024 to 08-14-2024

Off week of July 4

Flexible vacation days.

Accreditation/ Pay

Monthly stipend

Course credit available (if applicable)

🏹 Responsibilities

Collaborate with the development team to understand project requirements and objectives.

Assist in the design and implementation of website layouts, user interfaces, and interactive features.

Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other technologies.

Conduct testing and debugging of web applications to ensure functionality and performance.

Optimize websites for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.

Stay updated on emerging web development trends, tools, and technologies.

🎯 Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, IT, Web Development, or a related field.

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript.

Familiarity with web development frameworks and libraries (e.g., Bootstrap, jQuery).

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication and time management skills.

Prior experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus.

📈 Benefits

Hands-on experience working on real-world projects.

Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.

Opportunity to expand your professional network.

Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments.

TCG is excited to offer 3-4 high schoolers an internship position with us! This internship offers the opportunity to support various areas in TCG based on your interests and skills. You will primarily work alongside Community Relations, helping to develop content--such as our Community Cookbook--for our various media platforms. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to network with professionals in different fields and explore your interests, discovering new things along the way. This is a great opportunity to make an impact on your local community, gain experience, and tailor your internship to match your interests. Apply now to be part of our team!

Location

Philadelphia

🗓 Dates of Internship

06-10-2024 to 08-14-2024

Off week of July 4

Flexible vacation days.

Part Time

Accreditation/ Pay

Monthly stipend

Course credit available (if applicable)

🏹 Responsibilities

Provide support for different TCG teams with each of their tasks

Interview community members in West Philadelphia and beyond to create the Community Cookbook

Create social media content on TikTok to showcase TCG journey and stories from our neighbors

🎯 Skills You Can Develop

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Proactive and independently-oriented attitudes

Strong interpersonal skills

Honed writing abilities

Exposure to finance, data, communications, outreach, and other fields.

Mentorship opportunities