Community Liaison

Organization: 

Beauty's Community Garden 

Site Supervisor: Yvette Leno 

Organization Address: 

3201 Airline Drive, Houston, TX. 77022

Organization Description: 

Beauty's Community Corporation serves food desert communities through Beauty's Community Garden. Our programs, events, and educational materials are focused on breaking the cycle of food insecurity, poor nutrition, and the resulting health outcomes people within communities with limited access to fresh produce experience. These communities are called food deserts. We are committed to bringing awareness and impacting the lives of the residents in these communities. 

Primary Function: 

The Community Liaison Intern will assist in building and maintaining relationships between the organization and the local community. This role involves supporting community engagement initiatives, gathering feedback, and helping to implement strategies that align with the community's needs and values. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in organizing and attending community events and meetings. 

• Help gather and analyze feedback from community members. 

• Support the development and implementation of community outreach programs. 

• Facilitate communication between the organization and community stakeholders. 

• Assist in creating informational materials and resources for the community. 

• Provide administrative support for community engagement activities. 

• Help maintain records and documentation related to community interactions. 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Enrolled in a degree program (preferably in public relations, communications, social work, or a related field). 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Passion for community engagement and service. 

• Organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Previous experience in a similar role and/or bilingual is a plus.   

Number of Positions: 2

Hours expected to work each week: 10