Hazon

Communication coordinator intern

June - August 2019 • Bloomfield Hills, MI

What I liked

I liked that I was able to learn more about the communities in Detroit and how to better support them. I liked how I was encouraged to be Creative and organized.

What I wish was different

I wish that I knew what type of work environment I was getting myself into. With smaller nonprofits it’s can be a challenging work environment since the line between personal and professional is too often crossed.

Advice

Everything is a learning experience. It’s okay to cry, it’s okay to like some parts and not the others, life will not always go as expect but there’s always a silver lining. Just remember to always give it your best foot forward and try your hardest because that is what learning is all about.

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Organizational and Promotional Intern

June - August 2018 • Bloomfield Hills, MI

What I liked

I had the freedom to explore lots of different opportunities at Hazon. I was able to plan and lead educational programs about sustainability, assist in event planning for the Michigan Jewish Food Festival, create promotional campaigns on social media, and assist local organizations with their sustainability efforts. In all of these different experiences, I received lots of support from other Hazon staff members when I needed it. I was truly able to experience what it would be like to be a working member of Hazon staff, and not just an intern with a few small projects.

What I wish was different

Advice

The best thing to do in a role where you may be unfamiliar with what you are doing is just to jump right in and then ask questions for guidance when needed. One of the reasons I was able to have so many different experiences was because I wasn’t afraid to step up to try new things that I may have not had previous experience in.

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