Community Outreach InternAt — Pacific Community Center

Pacific Community Center is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Community Outreach Intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in organizing and executing community events, managing food pantries, facilitating sports activities, and coordinating venue rentals, all aimed at serving and uplifting the local community.

Tasks:

1. Assist in planning, promoting, and executing community events.
2. Support the coordination and operation of food pantries, including inventory management, distribution logistics, and volunteer coordination.
3. Assist in managing venue rentals, including handling inquiries, scheduling bookings, and coordinating setup and cleanup.
4. Collaborate with staff to organize and oversee sports activities and programs for community members of all ages.
5. Engage with community members to understand their needs, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement in programs and services.
6. Contribute to marketing and outreach efforts through social media, flyers, newsletters, and other channels to promote center activities.
7. Assist in recruiting and coordinating volunteers for various center initiatives and events.
8. Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
9. Represent the Pacific Community Center at community events, meetings, and networking functions as needed.
10. Maintain a positive and welcoming atmosphere at the center, ensuring all visitors feel valued and respected.
11. Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and safety guidelines while performing duties.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors to support the overall mission and objectives of the Pacific Community Center.

Training:

1. Event Planning, Promotion, and Execution:
Hands-on experience in creating event proposals, coordinating with vendors, and managing event-day operations.
Shadowing experienced event planners during the entire event lifecycle, from conception to post-event evaluation.
Opportunities to lead smaller-scale events under supervision to apply learned skills.
Feedback sessions and debriefings after events to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.

2. Community Engagement and Inclusivity:
Workshops focusing on effective communication techniques, cultural competence, and understanding the needs of diverse community groups.
Collaboration with community leaders and organizations to understand community dynamics and needs.
Participation in community forums, meetings, and events to build relationships and establish trust.
Continuous feedback and reflection sessions to evaluate interactions and strategies for fostering inclusivity.

3. Marketing Strategies for Community Engagement:
Training sessions on marketing fundamentals, including audience segmentation, branding, and messaging.
Hands-on experience in developing marketing materials tailored to different target audiences and channels (e.g., social media, flyers, newsletters).
Collaboration with marketing team members to create and implement marketing campaigns promoting Pacific Community Center activities.
Analysis of marketing metrics and feedback to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and make data-driven decisions for optimization.

Throughout the internship, interns will receive ongoing support, mentorship, and guidance from experienced staff members. They will have opportunities to apply their training in real-world scenarios, receive constructive feedback, and reflect on their experiences to enhance their skills and achieve the desired learning outcomes.