BACKGROUND: The Community Health Education department at Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is passionate about supporting our neighbors and communities in their health journey through health and nutrition education. Our department offers a variety of programming that empowers our neighbors and communities through practical learning opportunities and workshops.
Internship Mission: Interns for the Community Health Education department will expand their knowledge on the root causes of hunger through a well-rounded understanding of food banking and non-profits. Interns will learn how to plan and provide community health and nutrition education through an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens.
SCOPE OF WORK:This internship is designed to be a valuable training experience in the field of community health and nutrition through increasing knowledge and experience in community nutrition education, program coordination, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate program demonstrations and activities.
Plan and lead program activities with other interns and volunteers.
Coordinate food demonstrations, virtual handouts, health education displays, and develop healthy snack menu options for Employee Wellness initiatives.
Participate in “Food Shuttle Learning Days” through engaging with Mobile Markets, the Food Shuttle Farm, Learning Gardens, Agriculture Education, and Food Recovery truck routes.
Create educational print materials utilizing skills in cultural competency and accessibility.
Research and data entry related to community needs assessments, program quality evaluation, and grant reporting.
Assist in nutrition education and food distribution services for Seniors through Grocery Bags for Seniors and Food Access and Education for Seniors Living with Type 2 diabetes.
Organize supplies and ingredients for nutrition classes and events.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Availability for in office and virtual hours on weekdays, between 8 am – 4 pm and some evening availability as needed.
Enthusiasm for increasing cultural competency and engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
Strong organizational skills, good time and task management, think critically, be flexible, and can think on his/her feet.
Nutrition and/or culinary experience is preferred.
Knowledge of the Spanish language is helpful, but not required.
Excellent interpersonal relations skills; the ability to work effectively to motivate volunteers.
Must be able to provide their own transportation and be comfortable working in a warehouse setting. May be required to
