Nutrition Education Intern-Summer

1. Nutrition Education Intern- Fall

2. Foodlink

1999 Mt Read Blvd

Rochester NY 14615

3. Time Commitment

10 hrs/week for 12 weeks between September and December.

*Weekly commitment of Thursday mornings 8:30 am -1:00 am. Additional weekly hours are flexible

and will be scheduled based on intern’s availability and the needs of the Nutrition Education

Manager.

4. Compensation

Unpaid

II. Description

Foodlink is Rochester’s regional food bank and food hub, distributing food and administering programs

to a large network of human service providers. Foodlink’s mission is to end hunger and leverage the power of food to build a healthier community. To achieve that goal, Foodlink has developed a robust Nutrition Education department that brings the entire organization beyond emergency food distribution and into the realm of public health. Foodlink’s Nutrition Education Manager oversees three distinct Nutrition Education programs and a total of 8 staff members that work in different ways to achieve the goal of empowering low-income individuals of all ages to improve their health through nutrition knowledge, basic cooking skills, and food resource management. The three Nutrition Education programs are Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables, Cooking Matters, and Eat Smart NY.

The Nutrition Education Intern will be primarily tasked with assisting the Just Say Yes to Fruits and

Vegetables educators during their weekly cooking demos at the Rochester Public Market that take place from 9-12 pm on Thursdays and some Saturdays. The intern will assist the educator in preparing the recipe and delivering the nutrition workshop. In addition, the Nutrition Education Intern will lend meaningful capacity to the department at large by engaging with all three programs in the role of assistant. The intern will have the opportunity to facilitate group learning, develop nutrition education resources, and take part in program evaluation activates. The intern will gain direct experience with what public health interventions look like within the context of an emergency food organization, leading to a deepened understanding of how food insecurity and health outcomes are inexorably linked.

1. Learning Opportunities

Examples:

- Effective facilitation skills

- A deep understanding of various approaches to nutrition education including program development, implementation, and evaluation.

- Experience with several of Foodlink’s highly innovative programs

- Basic food safety training

- Flexibility to pursue individual interest within the context of Foodlink’s Nutrition Education department.

2. Responsibilities

- Assist in the facilitation of nutrition workshops and cooking demos for low-income participants.

- Help prepare for programming through occasional grocery shopping and development of materials.

- Aid Foodlink staff in evaluation of Nutrition Education programming by gathering and processing

participant data and feedback.

3. Your Qualifications

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Examples:

- Sophomore or Junior class-standing preferred; will consider all applicants

- Pursuing bachelors degree in Public Health or another health related field.

- An interest in nutrition, food security, community development, and cooking.

- Prefer GPA of 3.0 or higher

- Excellent oral and communication/presentation skills.

- Experience with public speaking or group facilitation highly desired.

- Must have reliable transportation within Rochester.

- Position requires long periods of standing and the ability to lift 25 pounds.

4. How To Apply

1. Please email a cover letter and resume to mliljedahl@foodlinkny.org by August 1 st at the very latest.