Oakland, California
Are you interested in using your knowledge of nutrition and wellness where it can make a difference in the lives of 1-in-4 Alameda County residents? Do you strongly believe that no one should go to bed hungry? Are you excited about being part of the nutrition team serving as a community nutrition resource to our clients and partners? Do you want to apply your nutrition knowledge, and gain experience in one of the Bay Area’s top nonprofits — and a nationally recognized leader in hunger relief to achieve these goals?
If so, Alameda County Community Food Bank could be looking for you as our next Community Nutrition Education Intern!
The Community Nutrition Intern will spend the majority of their time assisting the Nutrition Program Manager in successfully completing the assigned projects which includes developing resources to promote healthy eating, providing nutrition and wellness promotion services for clients at member agencies, entering data into appropriate systems and preparing research reports on Nutrition Policy and representing ACCFB at community Health Fairs as needed.
Are you interested in using your knowledge of nutrition and wellness where it can make a difference in the lives of 1-in-4 Alameda County residents? Do you strongly believe that no one should go to bed hungry? Are you excited about being part of the nutrition team serving as a community nutrition resource to our clients and partners? Do you want to apply your nutrition knowledge, and gain experience in one of the Bay Area’s top nonprofits — and a nationally recognized leader in hunger relief to achieve these goals?
If so, Alameda County Community Food Bank could be looking for you as our next Community Nutrition Education Intern!
The Community Nutrition Intern will spend the majority of their time assisting the Nutrition Program Manager in successfully completing the assigned projects which includes developing resources to promote healthy eating, providing nutrition and wellness promotion services for clients at member agencies, entering data into appropriate systems and preparing research reports on Nutrition Policy and representing ACCFB at community Health Fairs as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support research initiatives related to nutrition policy.
• Input inventory data related to HER into designated software systems.
• Create educational resources such as information sheets, recipes, and lessons on nutrition, health, and related topics.
• Represent ACCFB at Health Fairs and pass out nutrition resources.
• Present nutrition workshops for partner agencies on appropriate topics.
• Gather client feedback on lessons and integrate their interests into future lesson plans.
• Conduct participant surveys, collect feedback, and enter responses into databases.
• Ensure compliance with organizational protocols, and protecting client information in accordance with HIPAA, IRB, and other applicable laws and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Required Competencies
• Bi-lingual, with native-level fluency (verbal and written) in English and Spanish, Cantonese or Mandarin.
• Basic knowledge of nutrition and community health education practices and principles.
• Passion for continuous learning about nutrition and health topics.
• Clear and effective communicator; excellent presentation and writing skills.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to work in a team and independently and out of the office when needed.
• Empathic personality and comfortable working with people from diverse ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds in various settings.
• Access to reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
• Background in Nutrition or Community Health.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES
• Passion, enthusiasm, focus, and creativity around Alameda County Community Food Bank’s vision, mission and values of belonging, accountability, transparency, community and hope.
• Organizationally-minded – keeps the priorities of the community and organization at the forefront.
• Impeccable integrity and honesty; superb judgement, able to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Contributes to building a positive team environment; gives and welcomes feedback; shows desire to learn and grow, both personally and professionally through this work.
· Ability to interact effectively and respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and personalities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This work is in an office and a warehouse environment. Physical activities necessary in the performance of this job include the ability to: Move throughout the 118,000 sq ft. Food Bank facility in performance of duties for up to 2 hours. Sit and work at a computer workstation for up to five hours; operate a computer and keyboard; communicate in a clear speaking voice in person before large groups and over the phone; access transportation for team errands and travel to local events and meetings with external parties.
This is a part-time intern position with a flexible expected start date of March 15th and ending on June 30th. The total number of hours worked for the entire duration will be 470 hours working Monday through Friday with a maximum of 37.5 hours per week. Compensation for this role is $21.24/hr. Interns are not eligible for paid vacation or holidays, or to participate in food bank health plans. Entitled to all federal, state and local required benefits, including paid sick leave under the Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014/Measure
Union Representation: ACCFB is in partnership with and has a newly established labor union for a portion of our staff. This position is NOT part of the labor union OPEIU, Local 29.
If you meet these qualifications and want to join our mission, please send your resume and answer the application questions on our careers page located at accfb.org/careers/
About ACCFB
2025 East Bay Innovation Awards Legacy Awardee, Alameda County Community Food Bank has been at the forefront of hunger relief efforts in the Bay Area since 1985. The food bank serves a community in which 1 in 4 residents experiences some level of food insecurity. Our organization’s success is built on responsiveness to our community, bold decision-making, a culture of equity and inclusivity, and an environment that embraces innovative thinking to create a healthier, more prosperous, and just community for all. The distribution of 49 million meals annually, through partnership with more than 400 community organizations, is the core of our efforts — which also include nationally-recognized advocacy and outreach efforts, nutrition and wellness, research, and partnerships in healthcare and education. Please learn more about our efforts at www.accfb.org .
Alameda County Community Food Bank honors our differences and is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates and reflects the diversity of our community. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. ACCFB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, ACCFB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the ACCFB has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.