Intern - Nutrition and Education

INTERN - FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION & EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Do you have a passion for community-based engagement and education? Are you pursuing a career in Nutrition, Agriculture, or Public Health? Come and join the Adagio Health team as a Nutrition Intern. As an intern, you will support projects related to Nutrition & Education Programs, including implementing Adagio Health's EAT Farm Fresh project. The project is part of a larger initiative, which aims to increase the redemption of FMNP benefits at farmers markets. You will participate in pop-up markets at WIC/Senior Center sites and promote FMNP benefits among Senior and WIC participants through food demonstrations, tastings, and educational materials.

WHERE WILL YOU WORK

The Nutrition Intern will be based in the Lawrence County Adagio Health WIC Office in New Castle, PA, and may travel to support the operations of pop-up markets at partnering Senior Centers.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

· $18.50/hour wage

· A fantastic summer position that will last from mid-May 2024 through August 2024.

· Part-time hours; 3-4 days/week (each shift approximately 6 hours)

WHAT WE EXPECT

· A background in agriculture, nutrition, dietetics, or public health

· Displaying teamwork and collaboration while effectively working independently

· Ability to execute tasks, adhere to established guidelines and processes

· Skills in project management and tracking process flow

· Strong written and oral communication

· Advanced-level skills with Microsoft Office

DAILY DUTIES

· Find local produce suppliers for pop-up farmers' markets.

· Build and maintain relationships with local farmers and markets.

· Schedule and organize pop-up market events and produce pick-up times.

· Run the pop-up markets, manage inventory, prepare food tastings, and track payments.

· Collect data required for SNAP-Ed grant compliance and internal evaluations.

· Assist customers with FMNP benefits, eligible produce, and redemption locations.

· Provide nutrition education to FMNP recipients at senior centers and WIC clinics.

· Maintain professional conduct and presentation

**Intern positions do not include benefits and are not eligible for paid leave, paid holidays, retirement, and/or any insurance**.

READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job with our nonprofit community health organization, please complete a full application on our company website using the link: https://adagiohealth.isolvedhire.com/jobs/.

Adagio Health strives to create a culture where every employee feels respected and included. We believe teams with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives create better outcomes. We want every employee, regardless of their role in the organization, to have a sense of pride and belonging and a shared commitment to excellence. We make employment decisions based on job related criteria, regardless of age, sex, race, gender identity or expression, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other non-work-related criteria. EEO/M/F/D/V employer.