Intern - Nutrition and Education

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\tINTERN - FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION & EDUCATION PROGRAMS\r
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\tDo 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.\r
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\tWHERE WILL YOU WORK\r
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\tThe 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.\r
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\tWhat You Will Receive\r
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\t\t$18.50/hour wage\r
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\t\tA fantastic summer position that will last from mid-May 2024 through August 2024.\r
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\t\tPart-time hours; 3-4 days/week (each shift approximately 6 hours)\r
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\tWhat We Expect\r
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\t\tA background in agriculture, nutrition, dietetics, or public health\r
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\t\tDisplaying teamwork and collaboration while effectively working independently\r
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\t\tAbility to execute tasks, adhere to established guidelines and processes\r
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\t\tSkills in project management and tracking process flow\r
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\t\tStrong written and oral communication\r
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\t\tAdvanced-level skills with Microsoft Office\r
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\tDAILY DUTIES\r
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\t\tFind local produce suppliers for pop-up farmers' markets.\r
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\t\tBuild and maintain relationships with local farmers and markets.\r
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\t\tSchedule and organize pop-up market events and produce pick-up times.\r
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\t\tRun the pop-up markets, manage inventory, prepare food tastings, and track payments.\r
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\t\tCollect data required for SNAP-Ed grant compliance and internal evaluations.\r
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\t\tAssist customers with FMNP benefits, eligible produce, and redemption locations.\r
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\t\tProvide nutrition education to FMNP recipients at senior centers and WIC clinics.\r
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\t\tMaintain professional conduct and presentation\r
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\t\tIntern positions do not include benefits and are not eligible for paid leave, paid holidays, retirement, and/or any insurance**.\r
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