The Food Trust is a national nonprofit with a local feel. Headquartered in Philadelphia with staff across the country, our organization is built on the foundation of three decades of research and evaluation, and we take a holistic, community-centered approach to nutrition security. If you have a passion for healthy food, nutrition education, community engagement or public policy, you might be a great fit for our team.
The Food Trust adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.
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We are driven by our belief that nutritious food is a human right, and that eating well is an essential part of good health and happiness.
We strive to create spaces where people of all races, genders, ages, religions, identities and experiences are welcome, and all perspectives are valued.
We are committed to amplifying communities’ collective resources, and co-creating and advocating for adaptable, sustainable, creative solutions to big problems.
We listen and learn as we go, and we are accountable to the communities we serve.
The Food Trust is seeking a full-time Community Nutrition Coordinator to implement SNAP-Ed approved nutrition programming in a variety of retail food access points (corner stores, grocery stores and farmers markets) and community sites (including libraries and healthcare sites), with the aim of reaching SNAP-eligible adults. Nutrition education activities will be based on the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate.
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In 2019, The Food Trust began to specifically tailor its nutrition education programming to participants experiencing recovery and has since adapted and expanded these efforts through a number of partnerships in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This role of Project Coordinator, Community-Based Programming will be responsible for the expansion and integration of this intervention into New Jersey’s Pathways to Recovery program (Project THRIVE). This is a statewide, holistic approach to supporting those in recovery, as well as their families, with the goal of increasing opportunities to re-enter the workforce. The Food Trust supports this initiative by providing essential nutrition education workshops and food safety training, giving participants the necessary tools to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors and improve their recovery outcomes.
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The Food Trust is recruiting a Project Coordinator to support community engagement efforts across the organization, bringing together residents and stakeholders to identify assets and resources within their neighborhoods and engage meaningfully with programming. The Coordinator will support the Community Engagement team in: working with programmatic departments to achieve individual and shared community engagement goals; building staff capacity for community engagement through seasonal on-the-ground support and coaching; establishing and growing relationships with external partners; increasing The Food Trust’s visibility in target neighborhoods; and maintaining asset-based community mapping projects (e.g., Nutrition Navigator) through partner recruitment, promotion/outreach, and cross-team coordination. In this dynamic role, the Coordinator will work closely with Food Trust staff, local partner organizations, community groups and residents and will report to the Community Engagement Manager.
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The Food Trust is recruiting a Associate Director, Farm to School to work with the Director of Nutrition Education to oversee program planning, implementation and evaluation for all farm to school programming, including farm to ECE, farm to school and school-based programs. This includes oversight of programming, administration, budgets, coalition work, evaluation and coordination with other departments across The Food Trust. Additionally, the Associate Director will help to lead strategic planning for their program areas, as well as support strategic planning for The Food Trust.
The Associate Director is responsible for driving the execution of current initiatives, training and development of staff, overseeing team operations, ensuring the integrity of programming, monitoring and tracking deliverables, identifying opportunities for new initiatives, building strategic partnerships, writing proposals, and sharing successful programs at meetings and conferences.
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The Food Trust offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students throughout the year, in a variety of program areas — from nutrition education to policy. Our interns gain valuable experience working in the public health and food access spaces, while furthering our mission of delicious, nutritious food for all.
Please review the internship opportunities below!
The Food Trust is seeking an intern or unpaid volunteer (with the opportunity to receive credit from their institution) based in the Philadelphia area to support the Food Bucks and Food Bucks Rx programs. This position includes both in-person and remote responsibilities, available between 8-20 hours per week.
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If you have a passion for healthy food education, access and policy, volunteering with The Food Trust can be a rewarding way to get involved with our amazing programs, staff and communities in Philadelphia. Whether you want to volunteer weekly at a farmers market or can spend some time in our office supporting a program, you can become a part of our team. Groups are also welcome!
