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Summer Intern: Nutrition Education, Data & Policy (FoodStream Learn Academy)

Location: New York City (Hybrid: In-Classroom + Remote)

Start Date: Summer 2025

Compensation: Stipend-based or school credit (varies by placement)

About FoodStream Learn

FoodStream Learn is our DOE-certified food education initiative, delivering hands-on nutrition, culinary, and sustainability education to NYC Title One schools, including neurodiverse student populations.

FoodStream Learn Academy is a workforce development program that trains future food and nutrition educators through hands-on classroom experience, mentorship, and professional development. Interns support certified educators in Title One NYC schools, gaining real-world skills in teaching, culinary education, and community engagement.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a dynamic and driven Summer Intern to support both our classroom programs and research and policy initiatives. This hybrid role is ideal for students or early-career professionals pursuing studies in Nutrition, Public Health, Education, Food Studies, Policy, or Data Science who want meaningful field experience alongside resume-building research opportunities.

As an intern, you will:

• Work directly in classrooms to assist educators in hands-on cooking and gardening programs.
• Collaborate with our Project Manager and Education Team to enhance curriculum and program delivery.
• Partner with our Data & Business Intelligence Analyst to gather data, write white papers and case studies, and support policy research that fuels FoodStream’s thought leadership.
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Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support (In-Person, NYC)

• Assist with food and nutrition classes for K–12 students in Title One schools across NYC
• Help educators prepare ingredients, materials, and lesson plans.
• Engage students in culinary, gardening, and food literacy activities.
• Ensure safety, hygiene, and inclusivity in all classroom interactions.
• Participate in pre/post-session debriefs and educator training workshops.

Research & Data (Remote/Hybrid)

• Support data collection and evaluation of classroom program impact.
• Conduct policy research related to food insecurity, nutrition access, and public education.
• Draft case studies and white papers showcasing FoodStream’s community impact.
• Collaborate on reports and content for publication and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyze student engagement metrics and community feedback to inform program design.

Who You Are

• Passionate about food justice, public health, education, and equity.
• Comfortable working with diverse youth in classroom settings.
• Proactive and adaptable, ready to take initiative and ask questions.
• A strong communicator (written and verbal), able to summarize data and ideas clearly.
• Organized, collaborative, and committed to making an impact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Education, Culinary Arts, Policy, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience working with children or youth in educational settings is a plus.
• Bilingual (especially Spanish) highly desirable.
• Familiarity with food systems, sustainability, and community health issues.
• Basic knowledge of food safety or classroom facilitation preferred but not required.

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience in both food education and policy research.
• Mentorship from our education, data, and leadership teams.
• Skills in classroom facilitation, data analysis, writing for publication, and community engagement.
• A role in shaping the future of food equity and access.
• Opportunities for future roles within FoodStream’s growing team.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter directly on the recruitment platform, with the subject line: Summer Intern Application – [Your Name]. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

About FoodStream Network

FoodStream Network is a social impact tech platform transforming how surplus food reaches people in need. Through our three products: Connect, Learn, and Delivery, we help communities fight food insecurity with data, logistics, and education.