Marketing and Development Intern

As a Marketing and Development Intern at Arkansas Foodbank, your responsibilities will be diverse and impactful. You'll assist in coordinating fundraising events like the 2025 Summer Cereal Drive, create engaging content for our social media channels, and support the team in managing marketing communications and administrative tasks. Your role will essential in shaping the organization's presence in the community and enhancing our outreach efforts.

To apply for the Marketing and Development Intern position at Arkansas Foodbank, you should be currently enrolled in a college or university program and have strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Canva, and social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok is also required. Demonstrating initiative, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and effective multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment will make you a strong candidate.

During your time as a Marketing and Development Intern at Arkansas Foodbank, you will gain hands-on experience in multiple facets of nonprofit marketing and development. You'll enhance your communication skills, learn content creation for digital platforms, participate in event planning and execution, and gain insight into fundraising strategies and community outreach. Additionally, you will build proficiency in design tools and data analytics, which will be invaluable for future career opportunities.

The Marketing and Development Intern role at Arkansas Foodbank is structured as a 30-hour-per-week internship running from May 16 through July 22, or it can be tailored into a consecutive 10-week period based on mutual agreement. This flexible schedule allows interns to balance their academic commitments while gaining practical experience in a dynamic work environment.

As a Marketing and Development Intern at Arkansas Foodbank, you will work on a variety of projects, including organizing fundraising events, creating social media content, drafting newsletters, assisting in website updates, and designing promotional materials. Your contributions will help amplify the efforts of the organization and connect with the community in meaningful ways.

When answering this question, highlight specific experiences you've had with social media platforms, particularly those relevant to the role at Arkansas Foodbank. Discuss any content you've created, campaigns you've managed, or insights you've gathered. Showcase your understanding of how to engage diverse audiences through social media.

Demonstrate your time management skills by explaining your approach to prioritizing tasks. Describe a time when you successfully handled multiple responsibilities under a deadline, ensuring to mention your tools and methods for staying organized, such as using calendars or task management apps.

Express your interest in the mission of Arkansas Foodbank and align it with your personal values or previous experiences. Make it clear how you want to contribute to their community impact and how the internship aligns with your career goals in nonprofit marketing and development.

Prepare to share creative concepts tailored to Arkansas Foodbank's mission. Consider ideas that resonate with their audience, such as telling neighbor stories, creating behind-the-scenes content, or using trending formats like challenges on TikTok. Impress them with how your ideas can drive engagement and support fundraising efforts.

Convey your analytical skills by mentioning specific metrics or KPIs that are relevant to the campaign goals, such as engagement rates, conversion rates, or audience growth. Talk about how you would collect and interpret data to make informed decisions and adjustments for future campaigns.

Share a specific instance where collaboration led to success. Highlight your role, how you contributed to the team's dynamics, and any challenges faced together. Focus on communication styles and strategies that facilitated a positive outcome.

Discuss any relevant experiences you've had with planning, organizing, or participating in fundraising events. If you don't have direct experience, mention transferable skills from other roles and demonstrate your enthusiasm for learning about nonprofit fundraising strategies during your internship.

Elaborate on your methods for keeping informed about the latest marketing trends. Mention industry blogs, social media influencers in the marketing space, or relevant courses. This demonstrates your commitment to learning and applying new knowledge to your role at Arkansas Foodbank.

Identify any design tools you’ve worked with, such as Canva or Adobe products. Explain how you've used these tools for creating marketing materials or social media graphics and how you've tailored your designs to fit brand aesthetics and messages.

Share your approach for engaging with individuals in the community to elicit impactful stories. Discuss your methods for building rapport, setting up interviews, and conveying appreciation for their voices. Emphasize how these stories will be an asset to Arkansas Foodbank's marketing efforts.