North Carolina State University · 17 hours ago
Temporary Food Systems Internship: Farm to Early Care and Education
Raleigh, NC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $18/hrNorth Carolina State University is seeking student interns for the Temporary Food Systems Internship focused on agriculture and local food systems. Interns will support child care programs in implementing local food pathways and engage with the community to promote local food purchasing.
EducationNon ProfitUniversities
Responsibilities
Farmer outreach
Development and implementation of ECE food service requirements and local food procurement practices
Local food distribution routes and logistics
Local food purchasing data collection
Recipe and cost analysis for child care meals
Creation and/or management of online order systems
Customer outreach and relationship building with child care programs and local community partnerships
Help child care programs reach their goals in local food purchasing, garden building and cooking activities with children
Work with NC Cooperative Extension to provide technical assistance to child care programs
Social media and website management
Development of policy around ECE food procurement
Outreach to families
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree program at any North Carolina university, college, or community college, or have graduated within 6 months of the start of the internship
Enthusiasm for local foods and a respect for farmers and producers from diverse rural and urban communities
Must attend an orientation on May 20, 2024
Must hold a drivers license and have access to transportation to the host site
Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check
Valid driver's license
Preferred
A current resident of the county in which they will be working, or nearby
Experience with technology and online platforms
Good communication skills and self-directed
Knowledge of, or experience working with farmers and communities
Preferred experience/study in agriculture, food systems, ag business, or economics
Experience or knowledge of child care or educational systems in NC
Familiarity and comfort around young children
Familiarity or willingness to learn about online sales platforms
Experience with social media including basic analytics
Preference given to students who live or attend school in communities in close proximity to the host organization of their choice
Benefits
Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
Enhance your career with LEAD courses
Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Childcare discounts
Wellness & Recreation Membership
Wellness Programs
Company
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University is an educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate programs.
Founded in 1887
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$60.84MKey Investors
National Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Safety CouncilBezos Earth Fund
2024-06-26Grant· $0.27M
2024-06-13Grant· $0.05M
2024-05-31Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Marshall Brain
Director
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