About the role#
This internship focuses on the Resource Hub, a platform designed to build the capacity of community-based organizations through trainings, toolkits, and discussions. You will work with the Engagement Team to analyze data and evaluate how these resources support partners in their food systems and health equity work. This is a part-time, paid position for Winter 2027.
What you'll do#
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data from Resource Hub events, including registration, attendance, audience participation, and feedback.
- Evaluate engagement trends among partners and networks over time.
- Identify specific practices that lead to successful knowledge-sharing and attendance.
- Assess how the Resource Hub helps partners elevate local policy issues and build connections.
- Develop recommendations to strengthen future programming and outreach.
- Create sustainable processes for ongoing evaluation, such as building master datasets, coding frameworks, and documentation tools.
What you'll need#
- Interest in nutrition, food systems, public policy, public health, health equity, or community engagement.
- Experience with quantitative data cleaning and analysis, or qualitative coding and thematic analysis.
- A commitment to advancing racial equity and reducing systemic health barriers.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a remote environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and PowerPoint.
- No minimum educational requirement. We welcome candidates from non-traditional paths and community organizers.
Location & details#
- This position is remote within the United States, with an option to work from the Washington, DC office.
- The role is part-time at 10 hours per week for 10 weeks.
- Compensation is $18.40 per hour.
About Center for Science in the Public Interest
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is a non-profit health advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1971, the group focuses on nutrition, food safety, and consumer advocacy. It publishes the health newsletter Nutrition Action and represents public interests in legislative and regulatory matters. The organization operates with a staff of 11 to 50 people.
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