Harvest for Health Intern: Deadline April 25, 2008

The Harvest for Health Department of the Capital Area Food Bank is
currently seeking an energetic person to work with our From the Ground
Up in the Community garden program. The Intern is needed to help
maintain the urban garden and facilitate nutrition and cooking
activities for youth at the children's center.

POSITION: Garden Intern
LENGTH OF TERM: 16 weeks starting in May; 20 hours per week
SALARY: $12/hour

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Help facilitate and co-teach weekly nutrition activities at the
children's center
• Assist with all activities, including maintenance, at the garden site
• Assist the Harvest for Health staff with weekly preparation of
activities including creating and obtaining necessary supplies from
area stores
• Develop and implement other activities to be explored in the garden
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Comfortable working with youth out of doors and outside of the classroom
• Experience or interest in working with low-income communities and
understanding of causes of malnutrition
• Physical capacity to work outside during hot summer months
• Hardworking, energetic, outgoing and self-motivated
• Must possess a current valid driver's license
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Respect for people of all cultures, races, faiths, lifestyles, and
age groups
• General knowledge of vegetable gardening and/or nutrition a plus

OUTCOMES/ EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY
• Hands-on learning about urban food access issues, local food systems
and nutrition
• Better understanding of non-profit work serving the needs of hungry
people
• Understanding of Harvest for Health Department structure and purpose
• Teaching and curriculum development experience
• Understanding efforts to increase access to fresh produce in under
served areas

How to Apply:
Send cover letter and resume via e-mail or U.S. Mail by April 25, 2008 to:

Capital Area Food Bank
Attn: Human Resources
645 Taylor St. NE,
Washington, DC 20017-2063

E-mail: johnsonl@cfoodbank.org
Web site: www.capitalareafoodbank.org
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