Company Description
Team Awareness Combating Overdose (TACO) is a 501(c)(3) public health non-profit organization based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. The mission of TACO is to promote safety and wellbeing among young adults by providing data-based drug education and distributing free Fentanyl Test Strips to prevent accidental overdoses. The organization is dedicated to empowering college students to make informed decisions regarding drug use and overdose response.
- Distribution Intern Role Description
This is a 6-month internship role at TACO, offering a hybrid work environment with some flexibility for remote work. The Distribution Intern will be responsible for assisting in the distribution of life-saving fentanyl test strips and Narcan to college students at nine different chapters across the nation. The intern will also support logistics, inventory management, and communication with chapter leads to ensure timely and effective distribution.
Qualifications
– Strong organizational skills
– Ability to manage inventory and coordinate distribution efforts
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Detail-oriented and able to work independently
– Pursuing a degree in Public Health, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
- Fundraising Intern Role Description
This is an 6-month internship role at TACO, offering a hybrid work environment with some flexibility for remote work. The Fundraising Intern will be responsible for assisting in selling merchandise, donor communications, grant writing, and organizing fundraising events. The intern will also support administrative tasks related to database upkeep.
Qualifications
- Fundraising, Grant Writing, and Event Planning skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organizational and time management abilities
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently
- Knowledge of donor management systems is a plus
- Pursuing or completed a degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Health, Communications, or related field
- Graphic Design Intern Role Description
This is a 6-month internship role at TACO, offering a hybrid work environment with some flexibility for remote work. The Graphic Design Intern will collaborate with TACO’s Research and Development team to transform complex academic research into visually engaging content that resonates with a young adult audience. The intern will create graphics for social media, educational materials, and promotional campaigns.
Qualifications
– Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and Figma)
– Ability to translate complex information into visually appealing designs
– Strong creative and communication skills
– Detail-oriented and able to work independently
– Pursuing or completed a degree in Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field
- Public Relations Intern Role Description
This is a 6-month internship role at TACO, offering a hybrid work environment with some flexibility for remote work. The Outreach and Media Intern will be responsible for creating compelling content that highlights TACO’s accomplishments and research, while supporting the growth of TACO’s social media presence on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. The intern will also drive partnerships and collaborations, building and maintaining relationships that enhance TACO’s reach and impact.
Qualifications
– Strong content creation and social media management skills
– Ability to build and maintain partnerships
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Organizational and time management abilities
– Pursuing or completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Health, or a related field
- Research and Development Intern Role Description
This is an 6-month internship role at TACO, offering a hybrid work environment with some flexibility for remote work. Work with TACO Inc.’s Research and Development team to conduct critical literature reviews and transform scientific findings into accessible educational material that helps our audience make informed decisions about drug use. Gain hands-on experience with collaborative research that promotes the safety of at-risk students nationwide.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organizational and time management abilities
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently and in a team setting
- Pursuing a relevant career in Public Health (i.e. Chemistry, Biology and Biochemistry)
- Strong research experience