The Fashion Foundation Is Now Hiring!

WANTED: 

Bright, young, ambitious students who have a passion for philanthropy and fashion!

That’s right, we are looking for motivated students to fill summer internship positions here at The Fashion Foundation! These positions include: Public Relations Specialist, Social Media Expert, and Graphic Design Artist.

This is a wonderful chance to become a part of a worthy organization, and if you are passionate about up and coming start-ups, this opportunity is just for you!

Below is a list of qualifications for each position so that you can see if you have what it takes before you throw your hat into the ring:

Public Relations Specialist:

• A student currently studying in the field of PR.
• Someone who understands how to construct a press release, execute media outreach, and help establish relationships with bloggers.
• Creativity and writing skills a must!

Social Media Expert:

• Must be proficient in operating social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
• Must have knowledge of different social media platforms.
• Understands current trends in today’s world of fashion and media.
• Talented at gaining positive attention for The Foundation and is able to attract people to our website.

Graphic Design Artist:

• Knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop.
• For this position we’d like to see examples/portfolio of previous projects.
• We want “outside the box” thinkers who excel at bringing their creativity to life.

The Fashion Foundation is a fun environment with great leadership and plenty of motivated employees and volunteers. Most importantly, an internship with us would allow you to add volunteer experience with a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to your resume for future employers to see. If that is not enough to convince you that The Fashion Foundation is right for you, check out the feedback we recently received from one of our original interns, Haviland, as she talks about her experience with The Fashion Foundation:

When did your internship with The Foundation take place? What was your position and responsibilities?

Haviland: “My internship for The Fashion Foundation took place during my spring semester of my junior year at Manhattan College. I was the Special Events Intern. I researched many event spaces and schools to host potential pop-up shops. I also reached out to different bloggers to promote our great cause.”

What has your experience as an intern with The Foundation taught you?

Haviland: “My internship at The Fashion Foundation has taught me that so many students are in desperate need of school supplies. After having the opportunity to intern during two big school donations, it opened my eyes to see how many students are underprivileged.”

Would you recommend future students to apply and get involved with The Foundation?

Haviland: “Yes, I would recommend future students in college to get involved with The Fashion Foundation. It is a great cause that will help provide school supplies to students in need, which will help enhance their education. I am so happy that I had the opportunity to intern for The Fashion Foundation. It was a great experience for me.”

(A look at some of the photos taken during Haviland's internship with The Fashion Foundation)

If you are interested in applying, please email info@thefashionfoundation.org. All applicants should also submit a resume and a brief letter explaining why they wish to intern with The Foundation. Although this is currently an un-paid internship, most of our previous interns have gained college credit from their accredited university. This will go a long way in helping you establish yourself as a serious young professional in your desired field of choice.

As always, please do not forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the most up to date information about The Fashion Foundation, please visit our website at www.thefashionfoundation.org, and check out this blog each week for updates. We look forward to reading your applications!

Joseph A. Jungermann is a freelance copy editor and blogger for The Fashion Foundation. He also authors his own personal blog, titled: “A Tuesday Afternoon.” He is the founder of the copy editing company: Elemental Edit, which provides content editing services for students, professionals, and small businesses. Joe obtained his Bachelors of Arts in English at Stony Brook University through their honor’s college in December of 2013. As a passionate reader, writer, and aspiring entrepreneur, he also enjoys playing guitar, reading poetry, and spending time with family and friends.