Share Email Opening Title Garden 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. They will also gain valuable training and experience that will allow them to confidently educate others about nutrition and food growing. Interns are a vital part of the Capital Area Food Bank.   The Garden Intern will work closely with the Food Growing Education Specialist to develop and implement several food growing and gardening initiatives in our ½ acre garden, Urban Food Studio’s outdoor kitchen, and in the community. The intern will also support the Food Growing Education Specialist with administrative tasks related to our partners and clients.  Essential Functions: Program Support - (70%)  Assist with regular garden maintenance and seasonal tasks as needed, including but not limited to helping manage volunteers, weeding, watering, organic pest management, and harvesting crops.   Assist with preparation, development, and execution of food growing and garden events, including in-person workshops on site and at partner sites, virtual presentations, and regular student field trips to the garden.  Help conduct and manage outreach to partners and schools in support of department programming.   Survey administration and data entry.  Help organize and maintain resources and nutrition education/garden spaces.    Material development, distribution, and organization - (25%)  Design and distribute nutrition education and food growing education materials as needed.  Assist with management, tracking and distribution of nutrition education and food growing materials/resources, including harvest records, seed donations, seedling giveaways, event participation, and more.   Miscellaneous - (5%)  Assist other departments with food growing and nutrition education goals across the organization.  Timely and consistent expense tracking.  Performs other related duties as assigned.    Position Requirements Commitment to work for a six-month period High school 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 Volunteer or work-related experience preferred Access to a car is preferred Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the supervisor. Comfort with and sincere interest in nutrition and/or food growing. Nutrition education-related and/or garden knowledge/experience/background preferred. Experience working with the target audience (limited resources) preferred. Experience in education or other relevant work experience preferred. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Ability to lift/carry 30 pounds. This position’s main office will be at Capital Area Food Bank’s DC Office in NE, Washington DC. Ability to travel to our partner sites throughout the DMV as needed. Ability to participate in physical garden-related activities; willingness to work outside in all types of weather. Reporting: This role reports to the Senior Manager of Nutrition Education, but will also work closely with the Food Growing Education Specialist Schedule: This role will be required to report for approximately 20 hours a week. Some hybrid work may be possible. 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. 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