WeViva Nutrition Internship Description
Summer & Fall 2017
Nutrition Internship Description:
WeViva ( www.weviva.org ) is a non-profit organization in Austin, with a mission to provide accessible and affordable fitness and nutrition classes to people in low-income communities. We target adults and bring engaging, bilingual classes to various locations throughout the city. Our classes are held in apartment complexes, community rec centers, senior living facilities, schools, and churches. All of our programming is completely free for our participants.
WeViva is currently seeking Nutrition Interns to help with the following tasks:
● Assist Program Director and programming team with the scheduling and organization of nutrition classes
● Attend all nutrition classes at various partner locations in Austin
● Work in conjunction with WeViva Nutrition Educators and assist with various tasks during class,
which include but are not limited to:
○ Class lecture/discussion prep
○ Pre- and post-test administration
○ Ingredient prep and cooking demonstration
○ Recipe and recipe book creation
○ Lead supermarket tours
● Maintain nutrition class attendance sheets and waivers
● Data entry and participation rate reporting
● Assist Program Director and Executive Director with various administrative tasks
All interns would gain experience in the fields of: program management, social media & marketing, grant reporting, community outreach, office administration, etc.
The intern needs to have the following qualifications:
● Interest in helping low-income populations
● Interest in health, wellness, nutrition, fitness
● Must have own computer and regular internet access
● Ability to work from home
● Ability to drive to locations that are hosting the fitness and nutrition classes
● An interest in working in a small start-up non-profit environment
● Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Hours are negotiable; Interns are expected to work at the office: 4107 Medical Parkway Suite 200, Austin, TX 78756, at least 3 days per week and work at least 15 hours per week for the duration of the internship. This may include time spent at different class locations. Available internship credit hours through university program; the intern is required to setup credit hours and WeViva will complete any necessary paperwork.
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:
info@weviva.org
WeViva
PO Box 301641
Austin, Texas 78703
www.weviva.org