2027 Human Nutrition Internship

National Pork Board • Clive, IA

1d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The National Pork Board is seeking a knowledgeable, creative, and enthusiastic Nutrition Intern to support its health and nutrition efforts. Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Nutrition, the intern will contribute to activities and events such as creating pork-centric nutrition content, developing research initiatives, supporting school foodservice and health professional activations, and creating communications. The role calls for a passion for inspiring healthy lifestyles and the ability to read, interpret, and communicate nutrition science. Previous culinary or food service experience is a plus.

The internship lasts 12 weeks, with a preferred timeline of May 2027 through August 2027, and is based at the National Pork Board office in Clive, Iowa. The position is 40 hours per week. Interns must arrange their own summer housing; a living stipend is provided. Work-related travel is expected, with expenses paid. There may be an opportunity to continue part time through Fall 2027. The National Pork Board supports Checkoff-funded research, promotion, and consumer information projects, and communicates with pork producers and the public. Applicants should be enthusiastic about serving U.S. pork producers and supporting the organization’s mission.

Requirements

• Be a student working toward a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, a doctorate in Nutrition, or a related degree.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to read, interpret, and communicate nutrition science.
• Have strong collaboration and people skills.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong initiative and be a self-starter.
• Be available for expected work-related travel.
• Support the organization’s mission with enthusiasm to serve U.S. pork producers.

Nice To Haves

• Previous culinary or food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and executing nutrition-related events and activities.
• Participate in and lead nutrition cooking and educational activities for staff and external stakeholders.
• Assist with coordinating and producing cooking classes in the innovation kitchen, including testing recipes, ordering groceries, preparing ingredients, and organizing details.
• Compile competitive intelligence on nutrition-related products, programs, and promotions.
• Work with internal teams to develop nutrition communications that build brand loyalty, create brand advocates, connect compellingly with consumers, and drive pork sales.
• Develop nutrition resources and guides supporting pork’s role in health and wellness for students and professionals.
• Coordinate nutrition research initiatives to support science.
• Participate in agricultural leadership and pork leadership events and activities.

Benefits

• Paid internship: starting at $18 per hour for undergraduate students or $20 per hour for graduate students.
• All expenses paid for work-related trips.
• A living stipend is provided for summer housing.
• Opportunity to continue on a part-time basis through Fall 2027.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern