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Hi -

Change Food is looking for the right person to join the organization through a paid internship.  Please find more information below, and please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested.

Thanks!

Diane

Change Food - Research/Writing Intern
Change Food seeks a dynamic, detailed individual to help with research, writing and general duties.
Change Food is a nonprofit that works to help individuals change the way they eat by raising public awareness and educating consumers about problems with the U.S. food system.   Our main projects include TEDxManhattan, a popular 1-day conference on sustainable food and farming now entering its 5th year; Change Food Salons, smaller events around a single key issue; educational kits that will allow the TEDxManhattan talks to be used in classroom settings; and more.  Learn more at www.changefood.org<http://www.changefood.org>.
We seek a part-time, paid intern with a background in sustainable food to help with: research for projects including Change Food Video Library and Change Food Educational Kits; event planning/support for Change Food Salons and TEDxManhattan; outreach for TEDxManhattan viewing parties and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Applicants should have a strong interest as well as knowledge of/experience in sustainable food.  Applicants must be either in college or have a Bachelor’s degree.  Strong research, writing skills and the ability to work independently are key.  Change Food has a ‘virtual office’ so applicants must have a place they can work and a computer.
University students are encouraged to apply, but they must be able to commit to working 10-15 hours a week.
Responsibilities
•       Conduct research to gather additional information and resources for Change Food Educational Kits
•       Conduct research to identify videos on sustainable food and farming for the Change Food Video Library
•       Conduct outreach to sign up and promote TEDxManhattan Viewing Parties
•       Help organize events including Change Food Salons and TEDxManhattan
•       Identify and solicit potential sponsors for Change Food Salons
•       Additional responsibilities may be added based on organization needs/intern capacity
Intern should be based in or near New York City to facilitate meetings with Change Food’s Executive Director and Deputy Director.  Change Food has a virtual office, so day-to-day work will take place wherever the intern chooses.
Additional Information
Part-Time, 10-15 hours/week
$10/hour
Start date flexible but candidate is needed asap.  Position open until filled.
Internship is a 6-month minimum commitment with potential of longer term and possibly more hours.
Please send resume and cover letter to Pam Weisz, Deputy Director, Change Food at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Change Food is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates, regardless of race, gender, age, or sexual orientation are encouraged to apply.



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Diane Hatz
Founder & Executive Director, Change Food
Organizer/Curator, TEDxManhattan

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