Summary
Do you have a passion for nutrition and empowering others to make healthy choices? The University of Idaho, partnering with Eat Smart Idaho, offers a rewarding Summer Internship as a Community Nutrition Instructor in Caldwell, Idaho. This program allows you to gain valuable experience while promoting healthy eating habits and food resource management skills to limited-resource community members.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (minimum of 12 credits completed within the last year). Priority will be given to students enrolled at one of the eight Idaho public universities or colleges (private Idaho institutions are not eligible).
- Strong interest in nutrition education, healthy eating, and community outreach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with diverse audiences.
- Ability to present information in a clear, engaging, and culturally sensitive manner.
- Enthusiasm for teamwork and collaboration with Eat Smart Idaho staff and community partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver interactive nutrition education classes and workshops for youth and adults.
- Assist with planning and implementing food resource management programs for food stamp recipients.
- Promote Eat Smart Idaho programs through social media, community events, and print materials.
- Participate in conducting program evaluations through surveys and data collection.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of educational materials related to healthy eating.
Benefits
- Gain valuable hands-on experience in nutrition education program development and delivery.
- Learn from experienced professionals about effective nutrition education strategies and community outreach.
- Develop transferable skills in communication, public speaking, project management, and cultural competency.
- Make a positive impact on the health and well-being of community members facing food insecurity.
- Earn a competitive hourly wage (salary information not publicly available, but University of Idaho internships typically offer wages within a range).
Location
The internship will be located at the University of Idaho Extension Office in Caldwell, Idaho.