Food & Land Access Intern

International Rescue Committee•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 violent 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.

Requirements

Background 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.

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 pantries, and supply deliveries.
Collect information on local community needs and evaluate effectiveness of programming on increasing healthy food access, engaging neighborhood residents, and changing food consumption behavior.

Benefits

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
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.