Share Email Opening Title Nutrition Education Intern  Reports to: Nutrition Education Specialist   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Location Capital Area Food Bank - DC   About the Organization It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission of providing good, nutritious food today and food to enable brighter futures. On an annual basis CAFB distributes about 40 million meals worth of food through a network of hundreds of partners across the DMV. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration across the public, private and social service ecosystems. 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 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 will 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 Coordinator and Food Growing Specialist to develop and implement several nutrition education initiatives in our teaching kitchen, in our ½ acre garden and in the community. 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. 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 garden/teaching kitchen. Assist nutrition education coordinator with partner for wellness initiative and sending out wellness reports. 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. Miscellaneous - 5% Assist other departments with nutrition education goals across the organization Timely and consistent expense tracking Performs other related duties as assigned.   Position Requirements Highschool Diploma/GED or; 6 months of volunteer or work-related experience Proficiency with basic computer software programs (including MS Word) Excellent customer service skills Close relationship/familiarity with the community in which the work will take place Must follow COVID-19 safety precautions and mandates on and off site Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team Commitment to work for a 6-month period Other Skills and Abilities: Nutrition-related knowledge/experience/background preferred Experience working with the target audience Comfort with and interest in purchasing and preparing foods and reviewing recipes Experience in adult education or other relevant work experience preferred Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the supervisor. Working Conditions: Ability to travel to our Lorton VA office and partner sites throughout the DMV Ability to work outside in variety of weather conditions Schedule: This role will be required to report on-site for approximately 20 hours a week Must be available to work on Saturdays Reporting: This role reports to the Nutrition Education Specialist 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.   Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.   EOE 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.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CAPITALAREAFOODBANK.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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