Communications & Media Intern

Job Title: Communications & Media Intern 

Start Date: June 2025 

Location: Denver Metro Area 

Reports to: Executive Director, Programs & Outreach Coordinator 

Pay: $25/hour, up to 60 hours per month until December 2025 

Application deadline: May 29, 2025 

Slow Food is a global, grassroots organization founded in Italy in 1989 to counter the rise of fast food and the disappearance of local food cultures. Through programs, education, advocacy and events, Slow Food inspires individuals and communities to change the world through food that is good, clean and fair for all. 

The Slow Food Denver chapter is one of 60+ chapters in the United States. We are a small, dynamic, and passionate office that has grown significantly over the past few years. Recently, the primary focus for the chapter has centered around the successful development of Seed to Plate the youth education, Seed to Plate enrichment program, our Food Ethos Denver (FED) Workshops, and our Snail of Approval award program. 

Position Summary The Communications & Media Intern will play a key role in maintaining and growing Slow Food Denver’s digital presence. Working closely with the Executive Director and Programs & Outreach Coordinator, this intern will lead content creation and social media engagement across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. This role is perfect for a creative, self-motivated individual with a strong visual eye and a passion for food, community, and sustainability. This is a 6 month internship with workload ranging from 10-15 hours per week up to 60 hours per month at $25 per hour from June to December 2025. There is potential for renewal or a more permanent position on staff after the 6 month internship ends.

Responsibilities 

● Social Media Management ○ Create engaging, mission-aligned content for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn ○ Schedule and publish posts using Later ○ Monitor social media channels and engage with our community ○ Create social media packages and calendars to be used by the SFD board 

● Graphic Design & Visual Content ○ Design graphics and visual assets using Canva for social media, newsletters, and events ○ Maintain a cohesive and branded look across platforms 

● Digital Tools & Website ○ Assist in managing Meta Business Suite, Linktree, and Eventbrite for events and campaigns ○ Support website updates and maintenance on Wix ○ Contribute to monthly newsletters via Mailchimp 

● Collaboration & Support ○ Represent Slow Food Denver in all internship roles ○ Work closely with the Programs & Outreach Coordinator on communications and events ○ Help brainstorm and implement creative digital strategies ○ Support in documenting events for storytelling purposes (photography, quotes, etc.)

Qualifications 

● Strong understanding of social media platforms and content strategies 

● Proficiency in Canva, Later, Linktree, Meta Business Suite, and Eventbrite 

● Experience with Mailchimp and basic website editing (Wix preferred) 

● Excellent written and visual communication skills 

● Demonstrated graphic design skills and a creative eye for visual storytelling 

● Ability to quickly implement and adapt social media strategies in a fast-paced, responsive environment 

● Passion for community-driven food systems, equity, and sustainability 

● Highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented

To Apply Please send a resume, short statement of interest, and 2–3 examples of relevant work (graphics, social posts, or campaigns) to jobs@slowfooddenver.org with subject line Slow Food Denver Communications & Media Intern. We will be accepting applications through May 29, 2025.