Food & Land Access Intern

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. BACKGROUND :   Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non- profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation   assistance , resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violen t conflict. Domestically, our 29   offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.   SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:   New Roots brings refugees together to share their agricultural skills and connect with their new home and community by placing families in community   garden   and farm sites across Salt Lake Valley. In addition to creating the opportunity to produce supplementary food, community gardens and farms can also act as access points for health, nutrition, and other educational services. The Food & Land Access Intern will work across New Roots Garden sites to   assist   with community engagement programming and promote food access opportunities.   RESPONSIBILITIES:    Assist   with   development   of materials and curriculum and   facilitate   logistics   for   garden orientations   that cover   season rules,   gardening basics , and seed distributions .   Assist   in garden outreach and   gathering of   applications from interested clients.   Assist   in   gardener   and farmer   communications ,   trainings , and meetings.   Assist   in   development   and management   of garden   and   farm   infrastructure .   Attend garden and farm workdays to   assist   in   infrastructure   projects and spring land preparation.   Fulfill   clients'   needs and support requests through   research of   community resources, food pantr ies , and supply deliveries.   Collect information on local community needs and   e valuate effectiveness of programming on increasing healthy food access, engaging neighborhood residents, and changing food consumption behavior .   LEARNING OBJECTIVES:    By the end of the internship, the Intern will   demonstrate   knowledge about the benefits of community gardening, farming, and related programming for refugee and New American populations.   By the end of the internship, the Intern will   demonstrate   an ability to communicate with limited English speakers and people from   different cultures .   By the end of the internship, the Intern will show an increased knowledge of   best   gardening and farming practices including irrigation systems, planting and plant health, and soil preparation.   By the end of the internship , the Intern will   demonstrate   knowledge of New Roots and how best to promote the program to potential new clients.   By the end of the internship , the Intern will   demonstrate   knowledge of community food systems in Salt Lake City.   REQUIREMENTS :    B ackground in nutrition,   public health,   health promotion, or environmental and sustainability studies with gardening   or farming   experience preferred .   Motivated , creative, flexible, and able to work independently .   Strong organization   and communication   skills   and ability to work as part of a team.   Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable working with   people from   diverse backgrounds .   Valid driver’s license , active insurance   policy   and access to reliable transportation .   POSITION LOGISTICS :    Length of Service: 3-4 months, more if intern wants to stay on   Compensation: This is an   unpaid   internship    Hours: 5 - 15   hours per week, flexible schedule including   some evenings and   Saturday s   Supervisor: Jaime Schuyler, New Roots Food Access Coordinator   IRC leading the way from harm to home.   IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants   on the basis of   merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran   status   or disability .     PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matchi