Food Policy & Research Intern
The Cumberland County Food Security Council is seeking a fall 2019 intern to perform the following responsibilities:
Approximately 10-15 hours a week, starting September 2019.
Supervisor:
Executive Director, Cumberland County Food Security Council
Office Location:
494 ROUTE 1, Suite #2, Yarmouth ME 04096-6735 (Project work and super-
vision will also happen on USM Campus and at partner sites.)
How To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to jhanna@ccfoodsecurity.org
Read the full internship description here.
- Support convening and work of the Council’s Food Policy Committee with an emphasis on implementing LD 1159: Resolve, To End Hunger in Maine by 2030
- Support the Council’s Closing the Hunger Gap with Local Food initiative
- Support the Portland Public Schools Food Fuels Learning Initiative
- Support continuing development and implementation of the Council’s communication and web-based information infrastructure
- Working toward Bachelor’s or higher degree.
- Demonstrated interest in food security and food systems.
- Proficiency in research and writing including competence with Google docs.
- Good organizational skills.
- Succinct and professional communication skills.
Approximately 10-15 hours a week, starting September 2019.
Supervisor:
Executive Director, Cumberland County Food Security Council
Office Location:
494 ROUTE 1, Suite #2, Yarmouth ME 04096-6735 (Project work and super-
vision will also happen on USM Campus and at partner sites.)
How To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to jhanna@ccfoodsecurity.org
Read the full internship description here.
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Food Fuels Learning (FFL), through the partnership and support of the Cumberland County Food Security Council and Portland Public Schools (PPS), is seeking a PPS FFL Coordinator VISTA. The VISTA will work as a key member of the Leadership Team to increase food security at PPS.
Responsibilities:
Service Term:
October 2019 - August 2020. Flexible schedule; requires occasional evenings and weekends.
Read the full position description here.
Responsibilities:
- Work to initiate a school food system needs assessment in RSU 6, and with others as opportunities emerge, using the FFL Toolkit
- Work with team to establishing current benchmarks of participation in PPS food programs. Participation will be measured in following program areas:
- Federal Nutrition Programs (School Lunch, School Breakfast, Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (CACFP))
- Charitable Food Programs (School Pantries, Backpacks, Produce Distribution)
- School Gardens and Greenhouses
- Food, Nutrition and Cooking Curricula
- Sustainable Food Practices (Waste Management and Composting, Buying Local, Cooking from Scratch)
- Support convening of Action Groups related to each of the five categories listed above.
- Support convening of district Wellness Committee and support implementation of wellness initiatives at the school level.
- Support convening of food security teams at each Portland Public School.
- Support promotion of federal nutrition programs including School Lunch, School Breakfast, Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (CACFP) through social media and other school communications platforms
- Lead in convening Summer Food Service Program Planning
- Support promotion of charitable food programs including school pantries, backpack (take home food) programs and produce distribution tables.
- Develop digital infrastructure to inspire and manage involvement in the Food Fuels Learning initiative
- Maintain and update Community Food Resource Guides
Service Term:
October 2019 - August 2020. Flexible schedule; requires occasional evenings and weekends.
Read the full position description here.
