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Fresh Connect Community Outreach Intern
The Bucks County Opportunity Council is seeking an energetic and responsible individual to join our non-profit organization for the summer.
The Bucks County Opportunity Council’s food program supports a network of over 70 providers focused on meeting the food and nutrition needs of low-income households. In addition, the Opportunity Council’s food program operates a free mobile farmers’ market, Fresh Connect, in four locations throughout Bucks County.
This summer internship will focus on assisting the Fresh Connect Coordinator in all operations of the farmer’s market. The internship will run June 1 to August 16 with the intern reporting around 15 -20 hours a week. Internship dates can be flexible based upon the candidate’s academic calendar. Internship will require on-site availability and travel to farmers’ market locations. A stipend of $2,500 will be provided upon completion of the internship and mileage is available for gas reimbursement.
E-mail or fax resume by 3:30 PM Friday, April 26, 2024, to: anutter@bcoc.org or fax 215-230-3780.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assists in pre-operational requirements for Fresh Connect program including client registration, client profile updates.
• Assists in administrative duties, including answering client questions, updating, and organizing files, etc.
• Assists in designing and updating outreach materials for Fresh Connect.
• Participates in all aspects of Fresh Connect program.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Position Requirements:
• At least 18 years of age
• Interest towards mission of Bucks County Opportunity Council and desire to learn more about food insecurity in Bucks County.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and a strong attention to details.
• Reliable form of transportation with willingness to travel within all of Bucks County.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and work in varied outdoor conditions.
• Can use opportunity to fulfill high school/college requirements for real world job experiences.