Food Matters Health Education Intern

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This internship offers an opportunity to work in the field of community nutrition education and food insecurity, while learning about basic program coordination and working as part of a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To implement the Food Matters curriculum, and to facilitate program presentations and activities.
• To prepare healthy food samples, and organize supplies and materials before each Mobile Market
• To plan and lead program activities with other interns and volunteers (i.e., group discussions on nutrition, smart shopping, and healthy cooking).
• To report feedback from program participants, and to provide feedback on program implementation as well as suggest improvements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Interns must be willing to commit to at least 1 weekly office day (approximately 2 office hours per weekday) as well as at least 2, 2-hour Saturday morning shifts per month.
• Must have own transportation.
• Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal relations skills.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Interns must want to connect with diverse community members, be comfortable with public speaking, have good time-management, and be flexible and reliable. Nutrition and/or culinary experience is required. Experience in education is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Spanish language is preferred, but not a requirement.

TIME COMMITEMTENT: 3-5 hours per week.

COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid internship.

TO APPLY: Submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Susan Meador, Volunteer Services Director, susan@foodshuttle.org