Intern - Nutrition and Education

Company: Adagio Health
Location: Kittanning
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

-INTERN - FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION & EDUCATION PROGRAMSDo 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 WORKThe Nutrition Intern will be based in Armstrong County at the Adagio Health WIC Office in Kittanning, PA and may travel to support the operations of pop-up markets at partnering Senior Centers. -What You Will Receive -$18.50/hour wageA 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 healthDisplaying teamwork and collaboration while effectively working independentlyAbility to execute tasks, adhere to established guidelines and processesSkills in project management and tracking process flowStrong written and oral communicationAdvanced-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 presentationIntern positions do not include benefits and are not eligible for paid leave, paid holidays, retirement, and/or any insurance**.

Keywords: Adagio Health, Penn Hills , Intern - Nutrition and Education, Education / Teaching , Kittanning, Pennsylvania