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Nutrition Internship with The Hope!
ORGANIZATION: The Hope Heart Institute
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7 people are interested
2015 Fall Nutrition Education Internship
Objective:
The Hope Heart Institute (The Hope) is looking for a motivated individual who has a passion for health and nutrition education, and is interested in assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition-focused materials and programs in local communities.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct a literature review and summary of cardiovascular disease prevention nutrition recommendations.
- Develop and disseminate evidence-based nutrition and heart disease related materials.
- Assist with development and distribution of nutrition related social media campaigns and promotional materials
- Assist with coordinating an hour-long teleconference in partnership with American Association of Retired Associations (AARP) on how to eat a heart healthy diet.
- Lead nutrition focused presentations and outreach events in the in King and Pierce Counties.
- Interface with Hope Heart staff, volunteers, community partners, and the public about heart-health as well as The Hope Heart Institute’s mission and programs.
- Assist with other tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- A strong interest and background nutrition or health education.
- Flexible, adaptable and open to a variety of experiences
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
- Creativity and problem-solving skills
- The ability to work independently as well as within a team
- Proven leadership and responsibility
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified candidates must be available September-December 2015 (exact start and end dates will be determined based on your schedule). If interested, position may be extended.
- Background or degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field is ideal.
- Bilingual candidates a plus
- Must be able to work some evenings
- Must be able to lift and transport up to 50 lbs.
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Must have a reliable vehicle, good driving record, and valid WA State driver’s license
- The Hope will provide a company vehicle as it is available for travel to outreach events. We are not able to provide personal transportation or housing assistance.
Schedule:
- 20 to 40 hours per week
Location:
- This unpaid internship is based at our office in Bellevue, WA, but will require occasional travel throughout King and Pierce Counties. 70-80% of the internship will take place in office.
To apply, submit:
- Cover Letter, Resume, and 1 Letter of Recommendation
- Application deadline: AUGUST 28, 2015
- In-person interviews will be scheduled at the end of August/early September
More opportunities with The Hope Heart Institute
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Hope Heart Institute
Location:
1380 112th Ave NE, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98004, US
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The Hope Heart Institute is committed to serving humanity through cardiovascular research and education. We are dedicated to preventing and treating heart and blood vessel disease, and to improving the physical, emotional and spiritual quality of life for all at risk of - or affected by - cardiovascular disease.
Description
Heart Disease. It's the No. 1 killer of Americans, taking more lives than the next five causes of death combined. One person in this country dies of heart disease every 33 seconds. Men, women, children - everyone is vulnerable.
But there is Hope. The Hope Heart Institute is committed to serving humanity through cardiovascular research and education. We are dedicated to preventing and treating heart and blood vessel disease, and to improving the physical, emotional and spiritual quality of life for all at risk of - or affected by - cardiovascular disease.
Overview
- A 501(c)3 non-profit cardiovascular research and education institute
- Founded in 1959 by world-renowned cardiac surgeon Lester Sauvage, M.D.
- Named for legendary entertainer and benefactor Bob Hope, whose close friend Bing Crosby suffered from heart disease
Education
- Kids Take Heart: hands-on health curriculum for 3-5th graders targeting anatomy, fitness, nutrition, stress and goal-setting
- Youth Take Heart: science curriculum targeting 6-8th graders in partnership with the University of Washington and MESA. Curriculum focuses on heart anatomy, the causes of cardiovascular disease, heart-healthy nutrition and physical activity, and biotechnological solutions for repairing damaged heart and vascular tissue
- Teen Take Heart: high school science curriculum in development with Seattle University. Aims to promote wellness and prevent cardiovascular disease through in-class instructional and kit-based lessons. In addition, students are coached to lead outreach events and provide health-related resources to their community
- Heart Restart: outreach focusing on sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and the importance of knowing CPR and AEDs for all populations with a specific focus on SCA in athletes
- Women Take Heart: program serving women, who have more deaths and disabilities due to heart attacks than men, by providing screenings, presentations, and education on heart-healthy lifestyles that is applicable to the whole family
- Business Take Heart: engaging program that reaches businesses with a variety of health challenges that are geared toward encouraging healthy habits
Notable Achievements
- Founder Dr. Sauvage pioneered coronary artery bypass graft surgery, revolutionizing cardiac care around the world.
- Hope Health Publications are the most widely-read health publications in the world, reaching more than a million people each month.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1380 112th Ave NE, Suite 200Bellevue, WA 98004
DATE POSTED
August 25, 2015
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- General Education
- Nutrition
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- September-December 2015
- Background or degree in nutrition or health education