This internship will provide an unmatched opportunity to learn about Food as Medicine and Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) programs. This internship position will help build awareness about the Community Supports (CS) program and Medically Tailored Meals (MTM) from Mom’s Meals (MM) throughout California communities. The ideal intern candidate will effectively articulate the importance of nutrition in promoting better health outcomes to various audiences. Applicants with a passion for public health, chronic disease management, nutrition, social work, health equity, and food security are encouraged to apply. Backgrounds in nutrition science, public health, social work, business, communications, or marketing are welcome.
Ideally, this internship position will be based in the state of California. The internship has been posted in two CA cities, but it is for one internship.
Position responsibilities may include, but are not limited to
- Schedule and facilitate MTM education sessions with medical offices, healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and other organizations virtually and/or in-person
- Maintain and/or create organizational systems that compile potential referring organizations’ information using Excel and Customer Relationship Management systems
- Assist with projects aimed to facilitate greater community awareness of the Community Supports program, which could include creating and/or delivering webinars, written materials, or other media
- Participate in strategic meetings, with ample opportunity to provide suggestions and deliverables to enhance community awareness of MTM
- Complete project-based tasks associated with the Community Supports program
Required Skills and Experience
- Be at least 18 years old at the time you begin the internship, and be at a college sophomore level or higher; open to graduate level intern candidates as well
- Currently pursuing a degree in Social Work, Public Health, Nutrition Science, Communications, Marketing, Business, or other applicable field; Dietetic Interns are especially encouraged to apply
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Excellent written communication skills
- Willing to become more skilled and experienced with public speaking
- Willing to travel regionally for in-person meetings and events
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel
Physical Requirements
- Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
- Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus