Eureka, Kansas (Tornado) / 1,505 Meals Over 2 Days
On Tuesday evening, a tornado ripped through the small town of Eureka, KS for a second time in less than two years. By Wednesday afternoon, Operation BBQ Relief volunteers were on the ground preparing hot BBQ meals for those affected and the first responders helping in the community. The first meals were served within 18 hours of touchdown. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers who were able to respond in record time to help those in need.
Jacksonville | Southside, Alabama (Tornado) / 1,875 Meals Over 4 Days
On March 19, 2018, an EF-3 tornado hit Jacksonville, Alabama, bringing with it winds around 140 mph.
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Aurora, Indiana (Flooding) / 500 Meals over 1 Day
Heavy rains caused Ohio River flooding in Aurora, Indiana.
Malden, Missouri (Tornado) / 300 Meals over 1 Day
An EF2 tornado damaged over 60 homes in Malden, Missouri.
Digital Marketing and Communications Intern
Description
This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring communication majors and social activists! Operation BBQ Relief is a non-profit disaster relief organization that provides hot BBQ meals to those affected by disasters and the first responders helping those communities. In 2017, we were recognized by CNN Heroes as one of the top 10 finalist for Hero of the Year. We are looking to grow our social media team. College students that have a passion to serve in the non-profit world, are creative and want to use their skills in social media to make a difference are perfect candidates for this position.
This summer internship will run (June-August), requiring approximately 10 hours per week with flexible hours. We would prefer the person be in the Kansas City metro area, but for the right candidate, we will consider virtual. For the right person, this could become a paid position.
Responsibilities
The Intern will help create content for our daily/weekly social media calendar; utilizing collateral including, but not limited to: searching our photo/video library for compelling content to include in posts while also using their creativity and skills to find ways to engage our followers.
Requirements
Candidates must have a passion to help people and a desire to make a difference in communities affected by disaster. Must have completed two years of college with intended major in Communication, Marketing, Social Work, Education, or Journalism. Must understand how to utilize the tools in Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to boost, promote and advertise on these platforms. Understanding how to use Hootsuite and Mail Chimp is a plus.
Apply at: https://goo.gl/forms/RPVvK3r83HoPxEUz1
Operation BBQ Relief is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Graphic Design Intern
Description
This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring communication majors and social activists! Operation BBQ Relief is a non-profit disaster relief organization that provides hot BBQ meals to those affected by disasters and the first responders helping those communities. In 2017 we were recognized by CNN Heroes as one of the top 10 finalist for Hero of the Year. We are looking to grow our graphic design team. College students that have a passion to serve in the non-profit world, are creative and want to use their skills in graphic design to help tell our story in a unique and creative way are perfect candidates for this position.
This summer internship will run (June-August), requiring approximately 10 hours per week with flexible hours. We would prefer the person be in the Kansas City metro area, but for the right candidate, we will consider virtual. For the right person, this could become a paid position.
Responsibilities
– Assists in design and development of layouts for marketing materials, using appealing graphics that are well organized
– Incorporate current design trends into each unique layout to produce an up-to-date style for custom ads
– Exercise good judgment when interpreting instructions, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
– Utilize strong written skills, bringing effective visual ideas from concept through to completion
Requirements
– Working towards a BA or certificate from a Fine Arts program/Graphic Design school
– Experience with Adobe InDesign, and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
– Knowledge of Mac OS and software upgrades and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
– Must have your own computer to create the graphics
– Must be a team player and flourish in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
– Open to constructive criticism and customer feedback
– Must provide a portfolio for review
Apply at: https://goo.gl/forms/RPVvK3r83HoPxEUz1
Operation BBQ Relief is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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