Business Partnerships Intern

At Food Bank For New York City our greatest asset is our people. Our dedicated team known proudly as Food Bankers represents a diverse community united by a shared mission: To empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good. Were a collaborative driven and passionate team dedicated to social impact. If youre energized by purpose-driven work and a values-led culture wed love to meet you.

Position Summary:

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 organizations mission from key stakeholders donors and volunteers.

Responsibilities:

Work within the Business Partnerships team to strengthenFood Bankscorporate network and engagement through researchadministrativesupportand creative Food Bank and support in-person corporate engagement programsacross the city through hands-onvolunteer 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 coordinationwith volunteer engagement member services and fundraising operations
• Development of a lead tracking systemidentifyingnew and lapsed leads*

Volunteer Event Support

• Support new In-Office Corporate volunteer opportunity helping coordinate internally with creative and operational teams*
• Staffin-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 knowledgeincluding 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 andobservecorporate partner meetingswhen appropriate
• Participate in weekly Business Partnership team meetings

Skills:

• Compassionate patient and sensitive to the needs of people experiencing food insecurity
• Basic computer skills; typing data entry Outlook Microsoft Suite Canva
• Strong communicationskills
• Attention to detail

Benefits:

• Completion ofa projectthat willimpactthework being done atFood BankForNew York City
• Time with Senior Executivesat intern specific fireside chats
• Presentation skills present your completedproject(s) to Food Bank stakeholders
• Knowledge of food systems food safety and food sustainability
• Experience working inthenon-profit space.

Required Experience:

Intern