Call for Applications: Humanities EXCEL Fellowship with Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County – Marketing & Development Assistant, 2024-2025
We encourage work-study and non-work-study students to apply. This role requires work authorization.
Application Deadline: September 20, 2024
The Humanities Division and The Humanities Institute are excited to announce an experiential learning opportunity for undergraduates at UC Santa Cruz to work with Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County
The Humanities Experiential Career Exploration and Learning (EXCEL) Program connects Humanities majors and minors to organizations in the community for paid internships. In this cohort program, EXCEL Fellows gain practical experience and professional training while learning about positions outside of the university that build on their studies in the humanities. At the same time, community partner organizations benefit from students’ assistance and academic expertise. EXCEL Fellowships carry on the success of THI’s Public Fellows program, and they foster positive collaborations between the campus and community, demonstrating the value of a Humanities degree for a range of careers.
About Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank's mission is to inspire and support Santa Cruz County to nourish all community members. We strive to continually improve processes and protocols to support inclusive and equitable practices and decision-making at all organizational levels. We share our wealth with our partners – the stronger they are, the stronger we are. We work towards talking less and listening more. We believe in the inherent dignity of all people. Only with adequate food and nutrition can children learn, adults work, and our community thrive.
Position Description: Marketing & Development Assistant
RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
- Social Media Management (40%):
- Help create engaging content for various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) to increase our online presence and reach. – emphasis on video. Social media content will be short-form videos with a “behind-the-scenes” or “informational” focus, and it can be done on a phone (provided by SHFB)
- Develop and implement social media campaigns to promote fundraising events, food distributions, and other initiatives.
- Monitor social media channels, respond to comments/messages, and actively engage with our audience.
- Follow social media trends and bring them up as potentials for SHFB
- Video Production & Casual Photography (20%):
- Assist in creating video content to highlight our programs, success stories, and impact on the community.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop creative video concepts that resonate with our audience.
- Film and edit videos using your preferred application or software, ensuring high quality and adherence to brand guidelines.
- Event Support (20%):
- Provide logistical support for fundraising, community outreach, and food distribution events.
- Assist in planning and executing event marketing strategies to maximize attendance and engagement.
- Capture photos and videos during events for use in marketing materials and social media posts.
- General Marketing Duties (20%):
- Clerical help with marketing logistics, filling out forms
- Assist in developing and distributing printed materials such as flyers, brochures, and posters.
- Conduct market research and gather insights to inform marketing strategies and decision-making.
- Collaborate with other team members to brainstorm ideas, provide feedback, and contribute to marketing efforts.
Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities needed to succeed in this role
- You are a declared major or minor in a department in the Humanities Division and are in good academic standing. If you are currently proposed, you can declare by the end of the academic year in June 2025. [required]
- You have work authorization. [required]
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic video editing skills and experience with video production equipment/software (such as Final Cut Pro) [required]
- Adobe Premier Pro experience is a bonus
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about social justice, food security, and positively impacting the community.
- Bonus: Bilingual English/ Spanish, basic understanding of photography
Internship Term: Week of September 23, 2024 to Week of June 2, 2025
Hours: 20 hours/week
Compensation: $18-$20/hour depending on experience
# Positions Available: 1
Location: This position is in person, located at 800 Ohlone Pkwy, Watsonville, CA 95076. There may be a possibility for this to transition to a hybrid setup.
- UCSC Humanities funds a ZipCar account so students can book vehicles to travel to work or required events in Santa Cruz County if needed.
Apply By Submitting
- Your updated resume
- A short cover letter (no more than one page) answering these questions: Why are you interested in this position? How does your academic expertise and skillset prepare you for this role? What are you hoping to gain from this opportunity?
- Optional: a link to a video/media sample you created to showcase your editing skills.
REVIEW these resume and cover letter resources to ensure you are a strong candidate!
- Address your cover letter to the Second Harvest Food Bank team
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis each week, and there will be a virtual interview process with top candidates.
Please contact Asst. Director of Experiential Learning Kylie Rachwalski at hum-experiential-learning@ucsc.edu with any questions.
The Mellon Foundation, The Helen and Will Webster Foundation, The Humanities Institute, and the UCSC Humanities Division generously support the Humanities EXCEL Program.
