Summer Eats Program Intern, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2025-2026]

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Public Schools is seeking a Summer Eats Program Intern to support the planning, promotion, and implementation of the Summer Eats Program for the SY 2025-2026 school year. This role will assist with pre-program preparation, community outreach, event coordination, and summer activity programming. The intern will work closely with Food & Nutrition Services staff to ensure a successful and engaging experience for participating children and families. Salem is a diverse city with a rich history, and Salem Public Schools aims to prepare nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools to thrive in a changing world, guided by core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity.

Requirements

Passion for urban education.
Understanding of the urgency of improving student achievement for all students.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to engage participants.
Ability to foster a welcoming, inclusive, and positive environment.

Nice To Haves

Returning intern status.

Responsibilities

Distribute Summer Eats promotional materials throughout the community, including mealsite flyers and invitations to the Opening Day Celebration.
Assist with community outreach efforts to increase awareness of Summer Eats mealsites and activities.
Review and update the Summer Eats activities calendar, incorporating successful activities from the previous summer.
Organize, inventory, and assess existing activity supplies and materials.
Identify activity supply needs and develop recommendations for new purchases.
Prepare and organize an Amazon order for activity materials based on inventory levels and planned summer programming.
Assist with planning and preparation for the Summer Eats Opening Day Celebration.
Support event setup, operation, and breakdown for the Opening Day Celebration at Palmer Cove Park.
Staff the Summer Eats activity booth and engage participants during community events.
Work collaboratively with Food & Nutrition Services Activities Interns to plan and implement daily activities.
Help coordinate, organize, and facilitate engaging activities for children and families.
Support activity programming at Mary Jane Lee Park and Rainbow Terrace meal sites.
Encourage participation and foster a welcoming, inclusive, and positive environment for all attendees.
Assist with activity setup, cleanup, and organization of supplies and materials.
Serve as a peer leader and resource for new Activities Interns.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Summer Eats Program.