We seek a self-motivated, skilled, and goal-oriented individual who is passionate about food system initiatives for a Program Intern position. The Program Intern will work closely with Food Council staff members to provide programmatic support to the Food Council’s priority areas, including food security, environmental sustainability and food waste reduction, agriculture and economic opportunity, food education, and food system advocacy.
Duration: October 2nd - December 15th, 2023
Hours per week: 10 - 12, flexible schedule available
Hourly rate: $15 - $18/hr depending on experience
Location: Primarily remote with some in-person hours at community and Food Council events.
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, but plan a first-round review of applications on September 15, 2023.
About us
MCFC is the primary convener of businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and residents around food system issues in Montgomery County, connecting 2,000+ partners in education, advocacy, and collaboration building initiatives. Our work cultivates a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable local food system by enhancing food access for the 100,000+ residents at risk for hunger, expanding food education for residents, supporting County farms and food/beverage businesses, and addressing the environmental impact of local food production, distribution, consumption and recycling.
The MCFC staff is a small team of 10 who collaborate closely with 25 volunteer Council Members and 400+ active working group partners. MCFC strives to cultivate a collaborative, supportive, and transparent work environment where all employees have opportunities to develop and apply new skills, independently shape and implement initiatives, and build partnerships with broad and diverse community stakeholder groups.
- Provide administrative support and complete projects related to the Food Council’s priority areas, including the Policy Priority Working Groups, the MoCo Made Program, the Food Security Community Advisory Board, the Food Security Program, Policy and Advocacy, and Communications. These projects may include researching food system issues, creating informational resources and communications pieces for partners and the public, updating information for use on the website and in databases, meeting and event coordination, etc.
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the Food Council staff, Members, and Board as needed.
- Contribute at Food Council meetings, support the achievement of staff and organizational goals, and interact with the Food Council on projects.
- Attend and provide support at Food Council Internal Meetings and represent the Food Council to the general public at other community engagement and educational events.
Required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
Preferred
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in a related field
- Demonstrated interest in food systems
- Relevant prior work or volunteer experience
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@mocofoodcouncil.org by September 15th with the subject line “Program Intern.” Cover letters should include a summary of the candidate’s relevant experience and connection to the Montgomery County community (if applicable). No phone calls please.