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Form of workDo 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 the Farm Fresh - Farmers Market Nutrition Program Promotion 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 Erie County Adagio Health Power Up Office in Union City, PA, and will regularly travel to operate pop-up markets at partnering Senior Centers.
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.
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
- Maintain professional conduct and presentation
What You Will Receive:
- $20.00/hour wage
- A fantastic summer position that will last from June 5, 2023, thru September 1, 2023
- Part-time hours; 3-4 days/week (each shift approximately 6 hours)
Important Note: Intern positions do not include benefits and are not eligible for paid leave, paid holidays, retirement, and/or any insurance. This position requires completing pre-employment background checks, including but not limited to drug testing, criminal background, and child abuse history checks successfully.
