Child Nutrition Internship - Remote

Overview

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) offers a paid internship program for students in undergraduate, graduate, law and medical schools, and we also consider postgraduates. These paid internships offer structured work experiences and an opportunity to gain substantial knowledge of the policy-making process and the role science plays.

In Short

• Gain substantial knowledge of the policy-making process and the role science plays.
• Participate in group meetings and strategy brainstorming sessions.
• Obtain general research and communication skills by working closely with science, policy, legislative and outreach experts.
• Meet with staff at all levels of the organization to discuss career roles and paths.
• Assess your own interests and skills.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant graduate (master’s or doctoral) degree program in public policy, nutrition, public or global health, or related area of study.
• Experience in nutrition or health advocacy and policy preferred.
• Knowledge of child nutrition programs preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to professionally engage and collaborate with various audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage tasks appropriately to achieve project goals on time.
• Commitment to health equity.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize key qualitative themes.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $17.95 per hour.
• Part-time schedule (10 hours per week).
• Remote work within the US with the option to work from the DC office.
• Opportunity to engage with experts in the field.
• Experience in advocacy and policy-making.