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.
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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 professionals based in Philadelphia to coordinate community outreach efforts for the Pennsylvania SNAP-Ed summer programs for approximately 10 hours per week throughout the summer. The goal of the program is to improve the likelihood that persons eligible for SNAP benefits will make healthy food choices within a limited budget and choose physically active lifestyles. The Community Outreach Associates will help promote programs; recruit for nutrition education; support policy, systems and environment (PSE) changes at sites; and boost overall use of farmers markets/farm stands and other healthy retail sites through a comprehensive community engagement strategy and other outreach and promotion activities. The Associates will work closely with Food Trust staff, local partner organizations, community groups and residents.
The Food Trust runs several farmers markets throughout the city, and we are seeking outgoing, friendly, energetic, committed individuals to oversee their operations and make sure they run smoothly, as well as operate wireless point-of-sale systems and complete related administrative tasks. Seasonal positions run from May through November. Candidates living in close proximity to our farmers markets (see thefoodtrustmarkets.org for locations) and/or Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.
Full-time and part-time/seasonal positions available.
The Project Associate, Community Engagement will support The Food Trust’s Community-Based Programming team in helping bring together residents and stakeholders to identify assets and resources within their neighborhoods. The Associate will provide administrative, research and communications support to both an asset-based community mapping project (the Nutrition Navigator, formerly known as the Food Learning Locator) and to the organization’s broader efforts around community engagement. The Associate will be responsible for data collection and input related to the Nutrition Navigator and other community participatory initiatives, as well as supporting staff with strengthening community engagement and partnerships. The Associate will work closely with Food Trust staff, local partner organizations, community groups and residents and will report to the Manager of Community-Based Programming.
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The Food Trust is seeking a professional based in Reading, PA, to coordinate community outreach efforts for the Pennsylvania SNAP-Ed program. The goal of the program is to improve the likelihood that persons eligible for SNAP benefits will make healthy food choices within a limited budget and choose physically active lifestyles. The Associate will help promote programs; recruit for nutrition education; support policy, systems and environment (PSE) changes at sites; and boost overall use of farmers markets/farm stands and other healthy retail sites through a comprehensive community engagement strategy and other outreach and promotion activities. The Associate will work closely with Food Trust staff, local partner organizations, community groups and residents.
The Project Associate will implement SNAP-Ed-approved nutrition programming in retail settings, as well as food access points and community sites, with the aim of reaching SNAP-eligible adult audiences. The Project Associate will implement approved policy, systems, and environment (PSE) approaches in assigned sites with the goal of increasing access to healthy, affordable food. The Project Associate will also serve as a liaison within assigned communities and is responsible for establishing and maintaining community partnerships, identifying new sites for nutrition education programming, and finding ways to connect our work with other departments at The Food Trust.
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The Food Trust’s Healthy Corner Store Initiative seeks to increase the availability and awareness of healthy foods in corner stores through marketing, training and technical assistance to store owners, a healthy food identification campaign in corner stores, strategic investments in corner store layout to increase store capacity to sell and market healthy items and education and marketing in schools near targeted corner stores.
The Project Coordinator will implement SNAP-Ed approved nutrition programming in retail settings, food access points and community sites with the aim of reaching SNAP-eligible adult audiences. Written and verbal proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
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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.
The Food Trust does not have any current internship openings. Check back soon, as this page is updated frequently with new opportunities!
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!
