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Community Food Accessibility Intern Program (Summer/Fall 2025)

Company: Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
Location: Champaign
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

(UNPAID) Community Food Accessibility Internship Program

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 Summer Food Service Program, the Free Friday Market, the Give Back Garden, and CU Farm to School.The selected candidate would ideally be able to assist with needs covering both the Summer and Fall, but candidates will be considered for either semester. Internship experiences may include: 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
*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)

Keywords: Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, Champaign , Community Food Accessibility Intern Program (Summer/Fall 2025), Other , Champaign, Illinois

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