The Food Trust offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students throughout the year, and opportunities are available in a variety of program areas—from nutrition education to policy. Food Trust interns gain valuable experience working in the public health and food access spaces, while furthering our mission to increase access to affordable, nutritious food and nutrition education in the communities that need it most.

Current internship opportunities are listed below, and we'll update this page as additional opportunities arise.

Healthy Food Access Internship

The Food Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and committed intern to help support the Healthy Food Access team in the implementation of multiple state-level Healthy Food Financing Initiatives (HFFIs). The Food Trust’s Healthy Food Access work combines rigorous research and policy advocacy to forge innovative public/private partnerships that bring grocery stores and other fresh food retail markets to underserved areas. This intern position provides an ideal opportunity for an individual interested in public policy, public health, research, urban planning, food systems and/or community and economic development to learn about the diverse efforts and strategies of a nationally recognized organization while building communication skills and practical experience. (Read full internship posting here.)

Open date and hours: Sept. 7, 2021; 5-30 hours per week (flexible)

To apply: Email your résumé and cover letter to . Please reference “Healthy Food Financing Intern” in the subject line. Please do not call. 

Dietetic Internship – Community Nutrition Rotation (Fall 2022)

The Food Trust provides opportunities for dietetic interns to complete their Community Nutrition rotation. Interns gain experience in nutrition education, food access and evaluation, interacting with all age groups and achieving a variety of core competencies. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, reach out to .

 The Food Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and committed intern to help support the Healthy Food Access team in the implementation of multiple state-level Healthy Food Financing Initiatives (HFFIs). The Food Trust’s Healthy Food Access work combines rigorous research and policy advocacy to forge innovative public/private partnerships that bring grocery stores and other fresh food retail markets to underserved areas. This intern position provides an ideal opportunity for an individual interested in public policy, public health, research, urban planning, food systems and/or community and economic development to learn about the diverse efforts and strategies of a nationally recognized organization while building communication skills and practical experience. 

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