Summer Internship-Community Nutrition Instructor-Caldwell

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: about 17 hours ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Details
Classification Information


Posting Number STH002070P
Employee Category Student/Temporary

Position Information


Position Title Summer Internship-Community Nutrition Instructor-Caldwell
Location Off Campus Location - UI Extension/Caldwell
Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department Southern District
FLSA Status Overtime Eligible
Pay Range $17.00 per hour
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Work Schedule Summary
Position is expected to start 5/20/2024 and end 8/7/2024.
Maximum of 400 hours (10 weeks), 40 hours per week. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. No work will be performed on the following University of Idaho observed holidays – Memorial Day (May 27), Juneteenth (June 19), Independence Day (July 4).

Position Responsibilities


Position Summary
Summer Internship – Community Nutrition Instructor

Responsibilities


Job Duty Function Perform summer internship duties by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities
• Providing education and support in partnership with Eat Smart Idaho in the areas of nutrition, food safety, and food resource management to eligible, limited-resource participants including food stamp recipients, food stamp eligible youth and adult audiences.
• Promoting and teaching nutrition education classes and programs to youth: working with team to design, plan, and run youth activities/programs; helping set up, teach, and coordinate youth activities; assisting in tracking and maintaining inventory and supplies; helping gather supplies needed for activities; promoting Eat Smart Idaho program at community events and through print and social media.
• Assisting in conducting evaluation: assisting participants in completing evaluation surveys as directed by faculty/staff; completing required reporting paperwork and entering or providing collected data to the Eat Smart Idaho team as directed.
• Assisting in Policy, Systems, and Environmental projects: developing blog posts for the Eat Smart Idaho in the Kitchen website; assisting team in providing resources for the Healthy Pantry intervention; providing support for additional projects.
• Contributing to team effort: participating in Eat Smart Idaho meetings and trainings; contributing to the team as directed; accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Preparing an internship experience final report and submitting to the UI Extension Director at the end of the internship.
PROVIDED SUPPORT
• Program supplies
• Positive learning experience with strong, engaged mentors
• Use of a computer
Percentage Of Time 100%
Essential/Marginal Essential

Position Qualifications


Required Qualifications
• Must have completed a minimum of 12 credits within the last year (these 12 credits may come from high school dual enrollment credits) and are currently enrolled at one of the following eight Idaho public universities or colleges (private Idaho universities or colleges do not qualify). Priority will be given to University of Idaho student applicants.
University of Idaho
Idaho State University
Boise State University
Lewis-Clark State College
College of Southern Idaho
College of Western Idaho
College of Eastern Idaho
North Idaho College
• Must provide own transportation and have the ability to travel to multiple work sites. University will follow applicable policies if personal vehicle is used, which may include reimbursement at a pre-established rate.  
Preferred Qualifications
• Completed coursework in Agriculture, Education, Science, Human Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, Food Safety, Food Science, Technology, Nutrition, Multicultural Studies or other relevant subject areas.
• Outgoing and comfortable working with the public and volunteers (youth and adults).
• Self-motivated and works independently.
• Enjoys working in a variety of settings and environments with diverse audiences.
• Experience answering phones, responding to email, and communicating through social media.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Posting Information


Posting Date 03/06/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by April 1, 2024, will receive first consideration.
For more information contact:
Calla Chapin – [email protected] – 208-459-6360
Joey Peutz – [email protected] – 208-642-6022
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
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