Healthcare Pilots Intern

Job Description

About the Company:

The Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) is an organization undergoing an exciting period of growth and mission expansion. Beyond providing immediate food assistance, CAFB is committed to creating long-term solutions to food insecurity by addressing its root causes. They believe that sustained food security requires comprehensive approaches, including education, training, and collaboration. CAFB actively partners with other organizations to offer critical services such as job training programs, healthcare, and education, recognizing food’s power to transform lives and advance communities. Their mission emphasizes that food is central to everyone’s healthy life, and they are seeking individuals passionate about tackling the complex, interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. More information can be found on their website at capitalareafoodbank.org.

Job Description, Detailed:

This position is for a Healthcare Pilots Intern at the Capital Area Food Bank, working directly with the healthcare pilots team. The internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of food insecurity in the DMV Area and the diverse programs and approaches—both direct and indirect—being deployed to address it in the short and long term.

Key Learning and Experience:
The intern will receive valuable training and experience, enabling them to confidently educate others about Food is Medicine (FIM) initiatives. They will gain a strong understanding of various healthcare-food partnerships.

Reporting Structure and Collaboration:
The intern will report to the Healthcare Pilots Specialist and work closely with the Healthcare Pilots Specialist, Healthcare Pilots Coordinator, and Sr. Healthcare Pilots Manager.

Schedule and Compensation:
This is a 20-hour per week position, with days coordinated between the intern and supervisor. The compensation is $20.00 an hour, and the position is classified as non-exempt, making it eligible for overtime pay.

Essential Functions (Primary Responsibilities):

• FIM Implementation Support (80%):
• Assist in developing nutrition education materials for healthcare pilots.
• Conduct research on FIM initiatives.
• Support the onboarding and internal tracking of homebound delivery patients.
• Assist with patient follow-up after deliveries.
• Conduct food demonstrations/food samplings at food pharmacies.

• Program Support (15%):
• Assist with scheduling partner meetings and taking notes.
• Support pilot site audits.
• Sort and organize healthcare pilot’s documents and folders.
• Save invoices, monthly trackers, and other pilot documents.
• Assist with food pharmacy orders.

• Miscellaneous (5%):
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Required Qualifications:
• Proficiency with basic computer software programs (including MS Word).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Public health related knowledge/experience/background preferred.
• Experience working with the target audience preferred.
• Other Skills, Abilities:
• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the supervisor.
• Comfort with and interest in Food is Medicine, diet-related illnesses, healthcare, and research.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift/carry 30 pounds.
• Main office will be the DC Office in NE, Washington DC.
• Ability to travel occasionally to healthcare partner sites throughout the DMV region for site visits, food demonstrations, and samplings.

Application Process:

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume online. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. CAFB does not accept walk-in applications or in-person status updates, and applicants are asked not to call about application status; the HR team will contact selected candidates directly.

Benefits and Work Environment:
CAFB values its employees and offers competitive compensation and benefits, free onsite parking, a complimentary shuttle to the metro, professional development, growth, and volunteer opportunities. They promote a fun and diverse work environment.

EEO Statement:
The Capital Area Food Bank is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of various protected characteristics, and will not tolerate harassment or discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.