Mara Swift

Experience

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  Hillel at Temple University

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Campus Engagement Intern

  After participating in a national leadership conference, I returned to campus to build relationships and community with students at Temple University. I met with 45 students one-on-one and heard their stories and passions. I planned and facilitated interfaith programming centered around food justice.

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  School of Wok

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

  Sales and Digital Content Intern

  The School of Wok launched a new website that required content to be edited, formatted and tagged. I was responsible for transforming 'chef lingo' into bite-sized pieces that home-chefs would find digestible and engaging. I also helped the chefs prepare for culinary classes.

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  City Kitchen in Reading Terminal Market

  Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

  Communications and Marketing Intern

  + Responsible for creating social media content+ Helped to create concepts for new and innovative culinary classes+ Maintained the Market's public calendar + Contributed to the Market's blog and newsletter

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  Tribe 12

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2017

  After a successful internship with Tribe 12, I was brought on as a summer marketing associate. I continued to create social media and blog content while helping to strategically plan Tribe 12's Brand Launch Celebration. +Social Media Content Planning, including copy and scheduling+Created 12-week social campaign leading up to the organization's biggest yearly event+Assisted with event logistics

  • Summer Marketing Associate

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  • Communications Intern

    Jan 2017 - May 2017
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  Hillel at Temple University

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2020

  + Empowered students to engage their peers in community+ Oversaw multi-space building rentals+ Supported Development, Assistant and Executive Directors with strategic and logistical planning+ Wrote donor-facing copy, including monthly email and quarterly newsletter+ Worked with Marketing Director on brand redesign and launch + Cultivated and supported growing student communities+ Hired, oversaw and inspired a cohort of interns to authentically connect with their peers to promote and grow our community+ Generated and maintained a weekly student newsletter (with 40-70% open rate)+ Responsible for data oversight and analysis

  • Engagement Director

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Engagement Associate

    Sept 2017 - Jul 2019
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  70 Faces Media

  May 2021 - now

  • Fundraising and Engagement Manager

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Education & Partnership Manager, The Hub

    Jun 2022 - Jan 2025

  • Managing Editor, Student Programs

    May 2021 - Jun 2022