The intern will research and document the food system on the Upper Shore including addressing topics such as food recovery, food production, food distribution, and food security. The intern will support activities and research of the Upper Shore Food Council, Innovation Plant, and overall Sustainable Food Systems program.
Responsibilities:
- Attend meetings with external partners in-person (off campus and virtual).
- Research and document current community activities in food recovery, food production, food distribution, and resolving access to food for under-served communities. Research should be guided by the objectives of the Upper Shore Food Council.
- Use geographic information systems software to research and document food security in Maryland.
- Participate in planning for a new business incubator kitchen at the college’s upcoming Innovation Plant.
- Contribute to a comparative study that is ongoing with collaborators at the University of Maryland and Binghamton University about the goals and outcomes of food council efforts around the nation to improve their regional food systems
- Assist the Sustainable Food Systems team as needed with farm activities and research.
- As requested, assist the CES staff at Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall to welcome visiting prospective students and parents.
Please submit a cover letter and resume that describes your strengths, interests, and experiences. The same letter can be used for all internships sponsored the Center for Environment and Society as long as it includes each internship that you are interested in and how it aligns with your academic interests and career goals.
