Healthy Food Access Intern

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🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $18 / hour

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⚪️ Entry-level

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Center for Science in the Public Interest

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11 - 50 employees

🍽️ Food & Beverage

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

Food & Beverage • Healthcare • Consulting

Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a non-profit health-advocacy group based in Washington, DC, dedicated to consumer advocacy, nutrition, and food safety. CSPI publishes Nutrition Action, one of the largest circulation health newsletters in the country, and has been instrumental in promoting healthier diets and food safety standards. The organization represents consumers' interests in legislative, regulatory, and judicial matters, ensuring that public health priorities are addressed. It is supported primarily by its newsletter subscribers, individual donations, and foundation grants.

📋 Description

• Conduct literature reviews on the charitable food system and disaster food assistance • Monitor and track state and federal legislation related to policy priorities, including SNAP restrictions and farm to food bank • Research and track state evaluation plans for SNAP restriction waivers • Support the Nutrition, Policy, & Food Banking workgroup by coordinating speakers and outreach to members • Support the planning of Hill visits and in-person convenings • Support policy research, advocacy, and coalition work focused on protecting and strengthening the charitable food system and SNAP

🎯 Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a public health, nutrition, or related graduate degree program (master’s or doctoral) • Excellent research and writing skills • Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and summarize public health and nutrition research • Exceptional attention to detail • Ability to work independently and manage tasks appropriately to achieve project goals • Interest in health equity, nutrition security, and food policy • Leadership, organizing, or community engagement experience is a plus • Must submit a resume, cover letter, and two professional references • Must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccines when eligible and when the vaccine is available • Proof of vaccination required during onboarding

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid internship • Remote work within the US • Opportunity to work from the DC office if desired • COVID-19 vaccination coverage/requirement to maintain a safe workplace • Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment • Structured work experience and policy-making exposure • Group meetings and strategy brainstorming opportunities • Career discussions with staff at all organizational levels