Community Food Accessibility Programs Intern Spring 2027

Start date: 2/1/27

CUPHD's Division of Maternal and Child Health seeks an intern (10-20 hours/week) to assist with a variety of food accessibility initiatives, including the Free Markets, the Summer Food Service Program, the Give Back Garden, and the Food Summit conference.Internship experiences may include: program planning and evaluation, food and resource distribution, minor food preparation and meal planning, inventory management, garden maintenance activities, marketing (social media, signage, etc.), and other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidate qualifications:

* Background in nutrition/dietetics, community/public health, gardening/horticulture, and/or marketing/communications

* Available on Wednesdays 12-4pm and Fridays 12-4pm

*Strong customer service skills

*Able to lift 50 pounds

*Able to bend over to weed, plant, harvest

* Willingness to work outside in various weather conditions

* Willingness to get dirty and/or wet while working

*Competent computer skills (Microsoft 365 suite, Canva, social media platforms)

* Speak Spanish and/or French

* Possess active Food Handler's or Food Safety Manager certification, or willingness to obtain Food Handler's license within 15 days of internship start (CUPHD will pay for basic licensure)