The SNAP-Ed Intern is a part-time paid position that will assist the Community Dietitian in providing MyPlate nutrition education to adults, families and children in the community. The primary focus of this education will be through the planning, scheduling, preparation, and distribution of food samples. Samples will be provided throughout the Hunger Task Force network at food pantries and CSFP sites. Each sample activity will include a pre-packed sample of a MyPlate approved recipe along with targeted nutrition education relevant to the sample. This program is designed to encourage new ways to utilize food items that are commonly received within the network and to encourage cooking skills and healthy eating.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• • Coordinate and manage food sampling opportunities and provide relevant nutrition education to community members while promoting new recipe items
  • Assist with food preparation for food samplings, events, classes, etc.
  • Demonstrate and utilize basic culinary skills both for class preparation and presentations
  • Educate and engage with community members to increase knowledge and improve the health of the community
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience with food preparation or nutrition education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary Range: $17 per hour

Employment Term: 12 total weeks maximum, between May 15, 2024 – September 15, 2024