Paid Nutrition Internship: Cooking, Research & Events

National Pork Board; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Living stipend

Job summary

The National Pork Board seeks a Nutrition Intern to support health and nutrition initiatives in Clive, IA. You will help develop pork-centered nutrition content, assist in research projects, and support school foodservice and health professional activations.

Requirements: pursuing BS/MS/PhD in nutrition; strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills; ability to read and communicate nutrition science; willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Nutrition or MS in Nutrition & Dietetics or Doctorate in Nutrition or related field.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to read, interpret nutrition science.
• Travel required; all travel expenses paid.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and execution of nutrition-related events and activities.
• Participate and lead nutrition cooking and educational activities for staff and external stakeholders.
• Assist in coordination and production of cooking classes in the innovation kitchen including testing recipes, ordering groceries, prepping ingredients, organizing details, etc.
• Compile competitive intelligence on nutrition related products, programs, and promotions.
• Work with internal teams to develop nutrition communications that build brand loyalty and drive pork sales.
• Develop nutrition resources and guides to support pork’s role in health and wellness for students and professionals.
• Coordinate nutrition research initiatives to support science.
• Participate in agricultural leadership and pork leadership events and activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration & people skills

Attention to detail

Initiative & self-starter

Travel

Education

B.S. in Nutrition

M.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics

Doctorate in Nutrition or related

Job description

The National Pork Board seeks a Nutrition Intern to support health and nutrition initiatives in Clive, IA. You will help develop pork-centered nutrition content, assist in research projects, and support school foodservice and health professional activations.

Requirements: pursuing BS/MS/PhD in nutrition; strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills; ability to read and communicate nutrition science; willingness to travel.