Copy of Nutrition Program Meal Access Intern

Youthprise • Minneapolis, MN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Program Meal Access Intern will learn the operations of Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) through Youthprise sponsorship to our meal partners located in or near the metro. This position will be mostly in person at our office space near Hwy 280 in St Paul. Interns will assist in oversight for food delivery and meal distribution for multiple sites in compliance with regulations of USDA, SFSP, and State of MN Department of Education. Interns will learn multiple levels of community nutrition and food access that affect local Minnesota youth and their communities. Interns will work with our vendors, kitchen operations and community partner sites to administer and monitor the operations of SFSP.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (may be completing education with graduation in May or June 2026)
• A valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking fluent English.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (MS 365).
• Experience working with and understanding the factors affecting families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong ability to learn quickly, ask questions, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and processes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates pursuing an undergraduate degree in Nutrition, Management, Health, Public Health, or related Community Service fields.
• One to three years of professional or life experience in youth development, family services, nutrition, food services, data evaluation, research, or related fields.
• Knowledge of federal or state food program requirements is a plus.
• Additional fluency in other languages is a plus.
• Experience using Google Suite, or similar software.
• Passion for analyzing data, numbers, and working in spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure meal partner's compliance with Federal programing
• Analyzing data and evaluating nutrition sites to identify consumption trends and reduce waste.
• Conducting site visits
• Overseeing menu and food distribution
• Confirming and tracking deliveries
• Supporting meal partners to ensure youth access to necessary resources
• Developing menus
• Engaging in community outreach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED