Arlene Spark, EdD, RD, FADA, FACN
Professor
CUNY School of Public Health
at Hunter College
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From: "Stacey McCarthy" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Date: May 8, 2012 10:57:51 AM EDT
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Cc: "Leigh Kusovitsky" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>, Katie Sheehan <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: Internship with United Way of New York City: Emergency Food Programs
Hello Dr. Sparks,
Hope all is well! Could you please circulate this internship opportunity on your public health nutrition listserv? The description is pasted below and attached to this email.
Thanks so much,
Stacey
Stacey McCarthy, MPH
Assistant Director
United Way of NYC - Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP)
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ph: 212-251-4060
Nutrition Internship Opportunity with United Way of New York City
About United Way of New York City
United Way of New York City (UWNYC) connects people, resources and ideas to create a thriving community characterized by income stability, educational success, and healthy people. Since 1984, United Way of New York City has managed a contract awarded by the New York State Department of Health, Division of Nutrition's Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP). United Way of NYC-HPNAP is dedicated to improving the health and nutritional status of New Yorkers by providing support and grants for equipment, operations and food, which must include at least 15% spending on fresh produce, to more than 350 emergency food programs.
Background:
This year, in partnership with Just Food, UWNYC will supply 48 food pantries in NYC with fresh vegetables from local farms through Local Produce Link, a farm to food pantry program. This intern will be a key member of the Local Produce Link team and contribute to all aspects of the program. This internship may be applied towards field work hours, a capstone project, or a public health internship, (we will work together to develop a suitable research project, if needed) or to gain practical experience in the field of community nutrition and public health. This is an unpaid position. Visit our website<http://www.unitedwaynyc.org/?id=17&pg=hpnap> to see a video about Local Produce Link.
Timeframe: June through August/September; and possible to extend through the fall if desired. Approximately 10 to 20 hours per week; days and time are flexible.
Responsibilities:
· Monitor and track key program indicators.
· Conduct site visits to food pantries to ensure compliance with program requirements.
· Conduct outreach to food pantry clients around special events, such as farm trips, “meet your farmer” events, and other workshops.
· Develop local produce related nutrition education materials.
· Develop, administer, and analyze mid-season program evaluation.
· Assist with cooking demonstrations at food pantries.
· Additional research projects and tasks may be assigned, as well.
Requirements:
· Enrolled in a graduate level nutrition, public health, or related field program. Strong undergraduate candidates will be considered, as well.
· Interested in cooking, especially with local vegetables, sustainable agriculture and nutrition.
· Able to work independently.
· Willing to travel to Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, as needed, on public transportation.
· Knowledge of Microsoft Publisher is a plus.
· Spanish or other foreign language skills are a plus.
How to apply: Please email resume and cover letter to Stacey McCarthy, MPH, United Way of NYC, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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