About the role#
Feeding Tampa Bay offers internships within the Neighbor Services program to help community members navigate social services. You will be placed into one of three tracks: Generalist, Workforce Development, or Macro Social Work. Placements are based on your specific degree requirements and a mutual agreement with your field supervisor. This is a hands-on role where you will work directly with our team to support neighbors facing financial crises.
What you'll do#
- Learn the daily operations of the Neighbor Services team, including intake and service provision.
- Monitor the Neighbor Helpline and respond to inquiries about our programs.
- Provide SNAP application assistance and outreach support at various community locations.
- Engage with programs like Pathways to Prosperity and Baby Formula + Essentials.
- Maintain detailed notes in our internal data collection systems.
- Discuss workforce development services and career pathways with neighbors.
- Connect neighbors to job training, resume reviews, and mock interviews.
- Assist with scheduling, tracking, and documenting neighbor referrals.
- Support the development and execution of programs through research and systematic evaluations.
- Partner with leadership to support organizational strategy and quality-assurance auditing.
- Participate in weekly supervision and assist staff with special projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an educational program focused on social work, social services, human services, or counseling. Other fields are considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and orally.
- Comfort communicating with clients in person and over the phone, including making cold calls.
- Experience or ability to work in low-income, culturally diverse community settings.
- Understanding of the barriers faced by individuals and families seeking assistance.
- Ability to work well with seniors, children, families, and non-English speaking populations.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet applications and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to learn and use Google Suite.
- Reliability in meeting deadlines and maintaining agreed-upon work hours.
Location & details#
- Location: Tampa, Florida.
- Modality: This is an on-site internship.
- Term: Rolling.
- Status: This is a paid, full-time position.
About Feeding Tampa Bay
Feeding Tampa Bay is a non-profit organization that addresses hunger in the Tampa Bay area. Founded in 1982, the group operates with a staff of 51 to 200 employees. It provides food resources and additional support services to local residents. The organization works to create pathways for individuals to access resources for their future.
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