Healthcare Pilots Intern

About the Organization:

It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!

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 healthcare pilots team, he/she 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. He/she will also gain valuable training and experience that will allow them to confidently educate others about Food is Medicine (FIM) initiatives. 

They will work closely with the Healthcare Pilots Specialist, Healthcare Pilots Coordinator, and Sr. Healthcare Pilots Manager to develop and implement several FIM initiatives. The intern will also support the healthcare pilots team with administrative tasks related to our food pharmacies and research study. The Healthcare Pilots Intern may occasionally travel to different food pharmacies around the DMV region doing site visits as well as food demonstrations/samplings.  

This is a 20-hour per week position. 

Essential Functions:

FIM Implementation Support – 80%

• Assist with the development of nutrition education materials for healthcare pilots. 

• Conduct research on FIM initiatives  

• Assist onboarding and internal tracking of home bound delivery patients 

• Assist with patient follow-up after delivery.  

• Conduct food demos/food samplings at food pharmacies. 

Program Support – 15%

• Assist with scheduling partner meetings and notetaking. 

• Assist with pilot site audits.   

• Sort and organize healthcare pilot’s documents and folders  

• Save invoices, monthly trackers, and other pilot documents  

• Assist with food pharmacy orders  

Miscellaneous – 5%

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

• Proficiency with basic computer software programs (including MS Word) 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public health related knowledge/experience/background preferred 
• Experience working with the target audience preferred 

Other Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the supervisor  

• Comfort with and interest in Food is Medicine, diet-related illnesses, healthcare, and research. 

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Ability to lift/carry 30 pounds 

• This position’s main office will be the DC Office in NE, Washington DC 

• Ability to travel to healthcare partner sites throughout the DMV 

Reporting:

• This role reports to the Healthcare Pilots Specialist

Application 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. To check the status of your application, please log in to your personal Paycom application account. We kindly ask that applicants do not call to inquire about application status. Our HR team will contact you directly if you are selected for the next step in the hiring process.

Compensation:

• $20.00 an hour
• This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

Schedule:

• 20 hours per week, days coordinated between intern and supervisor

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

We Offer: At Capital Area Food Bank, we understand that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits including competitive compensation and benefits, free onsite parking, complimentary shuttle to metro, professional development, growth, and volunteer opportunities, fun work in a diverse environment.

EEO Statement:
Capital Area Food Bank welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for all our employees. CAFB makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at CAFB. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.