SummerMeals4NCKids Intern - TCK Providence, Inc.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 01 Apr 2024

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Department Ctr Health Prom and Dis Prev - 633200
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 03/11/2024
Application Deadline 04/01/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title SummerMeals4NCKids Intern - TCK Providence, Inc.
Position Number 20062692
Vacancy ID S022808
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 30
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, time may vary
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $15.00 - $15.00
Proposed Start Date 05/20/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 3 months or less

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The goal of the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) is to prevent chronic disease and reduce health disparities. Investigators and staff at HPDP work with communities to conduct research, provide training and translate research findings into policy and practice. Research areas include nutrition and physical activity, cardiovascular health, diabetes, obesity, healthy food access, cancer prevention and control, children’s health, rural health, and health equity. HPDP is part of a network of 26 CDC Prevention Research Centers across the United States.
Position Summary
No Kid Hungry NC will be offering the SummerMeals4NCKids Internship program for college students to support the Summer Nutrition Program during the summer of 2024. Interns with be hired as paid employees of No Kid Hungry NC at UNC Chapel Hill and will be placed with NC Summer Nutrition Program Sponsors. Most of the time will be focused on projects/activities with the sponsor, but interns will also participate in orientation/training, weekly check-ins, and activities with the No Kid Hungry NC team. Learn more about the SummerMeals4NCKids Internship program here: state.nokidhungry.org/north-carolina/2024-summermeals4nckids-internship-program/
This position will support TCK Providence, Inc. at Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. In conjunction with the NCDPI Summer Food Service Program our organization sponsors and manages meal sites. TCK Providence, Inc. provides healthy, balanced unitized meals and snacks to children during summer break. The summer intern will play an integral role in the summer program through assisting with SFSP meal preparation, meal site monitoring, meal distribution, as well as daily summer meal administrative tasks. Interns will work closely with the program staff and chefs to ensure that sites run smoothly and efficiently, that meals are prepared and delivered on time. 
This is an in-person internship. TCK Providence, Inc. at Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC is located at 3330 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Frequent travel to local and rural site locations will be required. 
Orientation with the No Kid Hungry NC team is currently planned to take place the week of May 20, 2024. The anticipated dates of the in-person internship with TCK Providence, Inc. at Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC are June 3-August 16, 2024.
Duties may include: 
* Complete the NC Summer Food Service certification and civil rights training 
* Use Cartewheel to track meals distributed 
* Maintain accurate SFSP records 
* Monitor all Community Meals’ sites 
* Gather feedback from children and families in the program 
* Help with training program volunteers/staff 
* Assist administrative staff prepare and execute paperwork audits to ensure compliance with all USDA regulations 
* Work in conjunction with the Community Meals kitchen staff to prepare and package meals in accordance with the SFSP guidelines 
* Distribute summer meals 
* Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The internship is open to college students.
- Students must have been at a community college, college, or university during the 2023-2024 academic year. 
- Interns must be at least 18 years old.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Interest in child nutrition and improving food and nutrition security. 
- Knowledge of and/or experience with school and/or summer nutrition programs 
- Familiarity with the community where the internship is located 
- Commitment to working with diverse communities 
- Positive attitude and willingness to work on a variety of projects 
- Dependability, responsibility, and adaptability 
- Organizational skills 
- Good interpersonal skills 
- Computer literacy 
- Ability to work both independently and part of a team 
- Ability to follow program guidelines 
- Reliable transportation to travel to local and rural sites where they will be working
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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