Nutrition Education Intern

Capital-Area-Food-Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,654,000 - 35,818,000; Part time

Job summary

The Capital Area Food Bank is offering a Nutrition Education Intern position in the DMV region. This 20-hour/week role focuses on hands-on nutrition education, food demos, and collaboration with the Nutrition Education Specialist and Director of Nutrition.

You will help develop curricula, assist with workshops, travel to teaching sites around DC/MD/VA, and support partner programs while gaining experience in community nutrition education and program development.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with basic computer software including MS Word.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food demos and samplings at multiple sites weekly.
• Assist with workshops, classes and field trips in the teaching kitchen.
• Conduct nutrition research for programming and curriculum development.
• Support pantry partner outreach for Healthy Pantry Initiative.
• Maintain teaching kitchen resources and distribute materials.
• Promote nutrition education programs and assist administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

MS Word

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Highschool diploma/GED

Tools

MS Word

Job description

About the Organization:The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter futures tomorrow for more than a million people across the region experiencing food insecurity. As the anchor in the area’s hunger relief infrastructure, the food bank provided more than 60 million meals to people in need last year, by supplying food to hundreds of nonprofit organizations as well as directly to the community. Creating long-term solutions to food security requires more than just food: it includes addressing the root causes of food insecurity by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care, and education. To learn more, visit Food Bank for the Washington, DC, Region | Capital Area Food Bank.Description:This position will provide the intern with the opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the issues surrounding food insecurity in the DMV Area. While working with our nutrition education team, they will get an in-depth look into various programs and approaches that are being deployed directly by the Food Bank and indirectly through food assistance organizations to address the issue of food insecurity both in the short and longer term. Interns are a vital part of the Capital Area Food Bank. The intern will also gain valuable training and experience that will allow them to confidently educate others about nutrition and food preparation.The Nutrition Education Intern will travel to different sites around the DMV region doing nutrition education, including food demonstrations/samplings. They will work closely with the Nutrition Education Specialist and Director of Nutrition to develop and implement several nutrition education initiatives in our teaching kitchen. The intern will have the opportunity to contribute to nutrition-related curriculum as well as research projects. The intern will also support the nutrition education specialist with administrative tasks related to our food assistance partner organizations, wellness partner program and other client programming. This is a 20-hour per week position.Essential Functions:Program SupportConduct food demos/food samplings on site, at direct distribution sites and other locations once a week.Assist with workshops/classes and field trips in the teaching kitchen.Conduct research for nutrition programming.Conduct pantry partner outreach for Healthy Pantry Initiative.Help maintain the nutrition education closet and teaching kitchen.Promote and support nutrition education programs.Survey administration and data entry.Material Development and DistributionDesign and distribute nutrition education materials.Distribute and track recipe cards across DC, MD, and VA sitesDevelop and test new recipes, including nutrient analysis.Create and edit “recipe videos” for our recipe video libraryMiscellaneousAssist other departments with nutrition education goals across the organization.Timely and consistent expense tracking.Perform other related duties as assigned.Requirements:Access to a car to travel throughout the DMVHighschool diploma/GEDProficiency with basic computer software programs (including MS Word)Excellent customer service skillsAbility to work independently and cooperatively as part of a teamMust be available to work on SaturdaysCommitment to work for a six-month periodOther Skills and Abilities:Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the supervisorNutrition-related knowledge/experience/background preferredExperience working with the target audience preferredComfort with and interest in purchasing and preparing foods and reviewing recipesExperience in adult education or other relevant work experience preferredPhysical Demands & Working Conditions:Ability to lift/carry 30 poundsThis position’s main office will be the DC Office in NE, Washington DCAbility to travel to our Lorton VA office and partner sites throughout the DMVAbility to work outside in variety of weather conditionsReporting:Reports to the Nutrition Education SpecialistApplication Process:Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Please Note: We do not accept walk-in applications or in-person status updates for any positions. All applicants must apply online. We kindly ask that applicants do not call/email/or show up in person to inquire about application status. To check the status of your application, please log in to your personal Paycom application account. Our HR team will contact you directly if you are selected for the next step in the hiring process.Compensation:$20.00 an hourSchedule:This role is 100% in person in the field for 20 hours a week.NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.