Nutrition Education 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. 

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. They 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 Nutrition Education Manager to develop and implement several nutrition education initiatives in our teaching kitchen. 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 Support - (70%)

• Conduct food demos/food samplings on site, at direct distribution sites and other locations.
• Assist with workshops/classes in the teaching kitchen.
• Help maintain the nutrition education closet and teaching kitchen.
• Promote and support nutrition education programs.
• Survey administration and data entry.
• May assist food growing specialist in the Capital Area Food Bank Urban Demonstration Garden with weeding, harvesting and teaching.

Material Development and Distribution - (25%)

• Design and distribute nutrition education materials.
• Distribute and track our recipe cards distributed.
• Call partners in DC, MD and VA to take recipe card orders and send cards to sites.
• Help test new recipes.
• Conduct nutrient analysis for and distribute nutrition education materials.
• May be asked to create “recipe videos” for our recipe video library and assist with editing

Miscellaneous - (5%)

• Assist 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 DMV
• Highschool diploma/GED
• Proficiency with basic computer software programs (including MS Word)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team
• Must be available to work on Saturdays
• Commitment to work for a six-month period

Other Skills and Abilities:      

• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the supervisor
• Nutrition-related knowledge/experience/background preferred
• Experience working with the target audience preferred
• Comfort with and interest in purchasing and preparing foods and reviewing recipes
• Experience in adult education or other relevant work experience preferred

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 our Lorton VA office and partner sites throughout the DMV
• Ability to work outside in variety of weather conditions

Reporting:

• Reports to the Nutrition Education 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. 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 hour
• This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 
   

Schedule:

• This role is 100% in person in the field

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 free onsite parking, complimentary shuttle to metro (DC), growth, and 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.