Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is the leading local hunger-relief organization in the state with locations in Milwaukee and Appleton. Founded in 1982 by the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is a local and independent member of the Feeding America network. Driven by our mission to solve hunger, we are bringing more people together around the table to collaboratively address the root causes of hunger. Together with our network partners, we serve nearly half a million food-insecure people across 35 counties in eastern Wisconsin each year.
Position Summary:
The Retail Partnership Intern will support the Partnerships Manager and Director of Partnerships in facilitating agency and retail donor relationships as part of the Retail Agency Capacity (RAC3) Grant. The overarching purpose and goal of this grant is to build the capacity of partner agencies so they can more consistently and efficiently access nutritious food through retail partnerships.
This internship provides hands-on learning in cultivating and supporting Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin (FAEW) network partners and retail donors. The role offers opportunities for professional development in nonprofit operations, program coordination, compliance awareness, and community engagement. Under staff guidance, the Retail Partnership Intern will assist with tracking sourcing activities, supporting donor and agency relationships, and contributing to project work related to the RAC3 grant, with a particular emphasis on Walmart retail locations.
Key Learning Responsibilities:
- Partner Engagement: Assist with aspects of the RAC3 partner engagement strategy, including learning how agencies track capacity, clients served, and compliance indicators.
- Site Visits: Shadow staff on partner site visits to learn about food handling, storage, and compliance monitoring. Help document and prepare materials related to FAEW’s monitoring requirements.
- Grant-Funded Equipment Support: Assist staff in communicating with agencies receiving grant-funded equipment and learn about related agreements and criteria.
- Store Development Program: Help create and update store toolkits and assist in electronic and in-person visits alongside FAEW staff.
- Direct Connect Support: Learn about establishing and maintaining retail donor partnerships. Participate in scheduled visits and assist staff with troubleshooting and follow-up.
- Data & Documentation: Support staff with weekly and monthly grant reporting and maintain accurate contact records in databases.
- Programs & Campaigns: Assist with implementation of the Fresh Stop program, retail campaigns, and other donor/partner engagement initiatives.
- Professional Exposure: Participate in community events and cross-department collaboration as appropriate for intern learning.
- Other duties as assigned, with a focus on professional development.
Internship Structure:
- Duration: November 2025 – August 2026 (with potential extension based on mutual agreement and funding).
- Hours: 30–35 hours per week (temporary, non-benefited, non-exempt).
- Compensation: $18.00 per hour.
- Supervision: Reports directly to the Partnerships Manager and receives mentorship from the Director of Partnerships.
- Learning Focus: This internship is designed to provide hands-on professional experience in partnership development, community engagement, and nonprofit operations.
- Employment Terms: This is a temporary training position and does not imply or guarantee continued employment after completion.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Interest in nonprofit management, partnerships, donor relations, or community engagement.
- Commitment to learning and supporting FAEW’s mission and values.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Comfortable learning to speak with groups of 10 or more.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Customer service or community outreach experience preferred.
- Ability to reliably travel to community locations as needed (mileage reimbursement available for work-related travel).
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed in an office, warehouse, and community setting. Noise levels may vary.
- Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required.
- Reasonable accommodations can be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. FAEW prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, arrest or conviction record, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.