Employment Type:
Full time

Shift:

Description:
The Henderson Food is Medicine Internship Program supports The Farm at Trinity Health Oakland. This paid internship, scheduled for up to 40 hours per week for 20 weeks, is an integral part of Trinity Health's Food is Medicine Programs. This position offers part-time scheduling flexibility to accommodate an academic schedule during the spring and fall months, with the ideal candidate working full-time between May and August.

The Farm works to grow a healthy community by empowering people through food, education, and relationships. Our interns learn sustainable agriculture practices; how to interact with community members of all backgrounds; communication skills; and educational material development.

The Agriculture and Community Health Internship can be adapted depending on the intern's professional interests, offering specialties in agriculture and education; all Henderson Food is Medicine Interns will grow and learn in a variety of meaningful ways:

• Actively participate in all aspects of sustainable vegetable production, the Farm Share, and additional programming needs

• Work with Farm volunteers of all ages

• Develop and implement supplemental educational offerings (e.g., cooking classes, recipe samples)

• Create educational materials to accompany vegetables distributed to clinics and Farm Share members (e.g., vegetable storage tips, information about Farm programming, healthy recipes)

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Education: High school diploma or current enrollment in college courses

• Experience: Experience adapting healthy recipes and coming up with educational offerings for a diverse audience is advantageous.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.