Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program Inte
Second Harvest Heartland
Internship
On-site
Brooklyn Park, MN
$18 - $18 USD hourly
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program Intern
DEPARTMENT: CSFP & Neighbor Services
LED BY: Neighbor Services Operations Supervisor
LOCATION: Brooklyn Park, as well as at Metro-Based Community Organizations
STATUS: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
HOURS: 15- 20 hours/week, within 8am-4pm business hours. Duration is mid-May to mid-Aug
POSITION SUMMARY
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program partners with the Department of Agriculture to provide low-income seniors with the ability to purchase fresh, locally grown produce from farmers’ markets in their communities. This internship gives hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment by administering this federal program. Interns provide direct service to clients during the distribution of commodity boxes and farmer’s market coupons. Coupons are used at participating Farmer’s Markets for participants to purchase fresh nutritious produce. Interns will gain behind the scenes experience with client registration, site operations, and administrative work. Interns may also design a project of their choosing to address program needs with guidance from the CSFP Team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist staff with implementation of the Department of Agriculture’s Farmer’s Market Coupon Program.
Distribution of coupons to seniors at the Brooklyn Park Client Services space.
Distribution of coupons at CSFP distribution sites around Twin Cities Metro area as assigned.
Efficiently answer and return customer phone calls, make reminder phone calls, demonstrating a high degree of customer service. Support direct home delivery service provided at Brooklyn Park by making phone calls as needed in support of direct delivery service.
Assist program staff in the completion of monthly paperwork, including processing client paperwork and data entry as needed.
Perform neighbor intake procedures as needed; determine eligibility/recertify current participants for CSFP.
Facilitate the smooth, efficient and timely distribution of program food and any additional items at the drive-through and external sites as assigned (food boxes are 30-35 pounds each).
Assist in other Neighbor Services Program areas as needed; such as attending outreach events, produce distributions, and assisting with resource mailings.
Option to design and present a self-directed project, addressing an identified program need; work with CSFP Team to refine.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrate behavior consistent with SHH’s mission, vision, and values daily.
Understand safety policies and actively promote safe practices in the workplace.
Ability to build strong, constructive relationships with a diverse range of individual and organizational partners, where common goals can be discovered, jointly shared and owned for maximum impact.
Strong commitment to equity; ability to work with individuals from different abilities, ethnicities, genders, races, religions, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Demonstrate self-reflection on how their own identities, experiences, and biases will impact team culture, employee well-being, and the implementation of the organization’s strategic plan.
Supporting and collaborating on organization-wide equity and diversity efforts.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to adjust to changing priorities and to work in a fast -paced environment.
Willingness to interact patiently and empathetically with neighbors.
Appreciation of cultural and ethnic differences.
Initiative to identify and act on problems.
Outstanding time-management and organizational skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants who are bilingual in Hmong, Somali, Russian, or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply.
PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMET OBJECTIVES
Making concrete, positive changes in the food security of households in Minnesota.
Increase personal comfort and confidence with direct service to diverse and low-income populations.
Learn to work independently while serving an integral role within a broader team.
Gain exposure to the inner workings of a successful non-profit, as well as to federal nutrition programs.
Receive guidance and feedback in resume and cover letter writing, networking and interview skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below is a table with the percentage of time that this position is expected to be engaged in the following physical requirements.
Requirements
N/A
< 33%
33 – 66%
66 – 100%
Whole Body ROM
x
Walking
x
Operate Motor Vehicle
x
Upper extremity ROM
x
Twisting of Head
x
Twisting of Back
x
Stooping
x
Standing
x
Sitting
x
Reaching to Floor
x
Reaching Below Shoulders
x
Reaching Across
x
Reaching Above Shoulders
x
Static Pushing
(pushing motion without moving an object)
x
Dynamic Pushing
(pushing an object and moving with it)
x
Static Pulling
(pulling motion without moving an object)
x
Dynamic Pulling
(pulling an object and moving with it)
x
Lifting 50+ lbs
x
Lifting 30-50 lbs
x
Lifting 0-30 lbs
x
Kneeling
x
Handling – 2 hand control
x
Handling – 1 hand control
x
Grasp/Turn Right Hand
x
Grasp/Turn Left Hand
x
Grasping Right Hand
X
Grasping Left Hand
X
Finger Dexterity
X
Crouching
X
Climbing
X
Carrying 50+ lbs
X
Carrying 30-50 lbs
X
Carrying 0-30 lbs
X
Bending at the waist
x
TALKING
Requirements
In Person
On the Phone
With Public
Talking
x
x
x
HEARING
Requirements
In Person
On the Phone
In Group Settings
Hearing
x
x
x
VISION
Requirements
Near
Midrange
Far
Peripheral Vision
Depth Perception
Vision
x
x
x
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below is a table with the percentage of time that this position is expected to be engaged in the following possible environmental requirements.
Requirements
N/A
< 33%
33 – 66%
66 – 100%
Wet/Humid
X
Possible Violence
X
Vibration
X
Telephone
X
Slick Floors
X
Sharp Tools
X
Safety Equipment/Clothing
X
Radiant Energy
X
Power Hand Tools
X
Noise
X
Motor Vehicle
X
Mechanical
X
Material Handling
X
Manual Hand Tools
X
Machine/Tools:
X
High Places
X
Fumes/Dust/Dirt
Forklift (Stand)
X
Forklift (Sit)
X
Extreme Heat
X
Extreme Cold
X
Explosives
X
Equipment in Motion
X
Environmental:
Electrical
x
Confined Area
x
Computer
x
Chemical
x
Burning Materials
x
Second Harvest Heartland is an EEO/AA Employer
JOB TITLE:Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program Intern
DEPARTMENT: CSFP & Neighbor Services
LED BY: Neighbor Services Operations Supervisor
LOCATION: Brooklyn Park, as well as at Metro-Based Community Organizations
STATUS: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
HOURS: 15- 20 hours/week, within 8am-4pm business hours. Duration is mid-May to mid-Aug
POSITION SUMMARY
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program partners with the Department of Agriculture to provide low-income seniors with the ability to purchase fresh, locally grown produce from farmers’ markets in their communities. This internship gives hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment by administering this federal program. Interns provide direct service to clients during the distribution of commodity boxes and farmer’s market coupons. Coupons are used at participating Farmer’s Markets for participants to purchase fresh nutritious produce. Interns will gain behind the scenes experience with client registration, site operations, and administrative work. Interns may also design a project of their choosing to address program needs with guidance from the CSFP Team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist staff with implementation of the Department of Agriculture’s Farmer’s Market Coupon Program.
Distribution of coupons to seniors at the Brooklyn Park Client Services space.
Distribution of coupons at CSFP distribution sites around Twin Cities Metro area as assigned.
Efficiently answer and return customer phone calls, make reminder phone calls, demonstrating a high degree of customer service. Support direct home delivery service provided at Brooklyn Park by making phone calls as needed in support of direct delivery service.
Assist program staff in the completion of monthly paperwork, including processing client paperwork and data entry as needed.
Perform neighbor intake procedures as needed; determine eligibility/recertify current participants for CSFP.
Facilitate the smooth, efficient and timely distribution of program food and any additional items at the drive-through and external sites as assigned (food boxes are 30-35 pounds each).
Assist in other Neighbor Services Program areas as needed; such as attending outreach events, produce distributions, and assisting with resource mailings.
Option to design and present a self-directed project, addressing an identified program need; work with CSFP Team to refine.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrate behavior consistent with SHH’s mission, vision, and values daily.
Understand safety policies and actively promote safe practices in the workplace.
Ability to build strong, constructive relationships with a diverse range of individual and organizational partners, where common goals can be discovered, jointly shared and owned for maximum impact.
Strong commitment to equity; ability to work with individuals from different abilities, ethnicities, genders, races, religions, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Demonstrate self-reflection on how their own identities, experiences, and biases will impact team culture, employee well-being, and the implementation of the organization’s strategic plan.
Supporting and collaborating on organization-wide equity and diversity efforts.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to adjust to changing priorities and to work in a fast -paced environment.
Willingness to interact patiently and empathetically with neighbors.
Appreciation of cultural and ethnic differences.
Initiative to identify and act on problems.
Outstanding time-management and organizational skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants who are bilingual in Hmong, Somali, Russian, or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply.
PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMET OBJECTIVES
Making concrete, positive changes in the food security of households in Minnesota.
Increase personal comfort and confidence with direct service to diverse and low-income populations.
Learn to work independently while serving an integral role within a broader team.
Gain exposure to the inner workings of a successful non-profit, as well as to federal nutrition programs.
Receive guidance and feedback in resume and cover letter writing, networking and interview skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below is a table with the percentage of time that this position is expected to be engaged in the following physical requirements.
Requirements
N/A
< 33%
33 – 66%
66 – 100%
Whole Body ROM
x
Walking
x
Operate Motor Vehicle
x
Upper extremity ROM
x
Twisting of Head
x
Twisting of Back
x
Stooping
x
Standing
x
Sitting
x
Reaching to Floor
x
Reaching Below Shoulders
x
Reaching Across
x
Reaching Above Shoulders
x
Static Pushing
(pushing motion without moving an object)
x
Dynamic Pushing
(pushing an object and moving with it)
x
Static Pulling
(pulling motion without moving an object)
x
Dynamic Pulling
(pulling an object and moving with it)
x
Lifting 50+ lbs
x
Lifting 30-50 lbs
x
Lifting 0-30 lbs
x
Kneeling
x
Handling – 2 hand control
x
Handling – 1 hand control
x
Grasp/Turn Right Hand
x
Grasp/Turn Left Hand
x
Grasping Right Hand
X
Grasping Left Hand
X
Finger Dexterity
X
Crouching
X
Climbing
X
Carrying 50+ lbs
X
Carrying 30-50 lbs
X
Carrying 0-30 lbs
X
Bending at the waist
x
TALKING
Requirements
In Person
On the Phone
With Public
Talking
x
x
x
HEARING
Requirements
In Person
On the Phone
In Group Settings
Hearing
x
x
x
VISION
Requirements
Near
Midrange
Far
Peripheral Vision
Depth Perception
Vision
x
x
x
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below is a table with the percentage of time that this position is expected to be engaged in the following possible environmental requirements.
Requirements
N/A
< 33%
33 – 66%
66 – 100%
Wet/Humid
X
Possible Violence
X
Vibration
X
Telephone
X
Slick Floors
X
Sharp Tools
X
Safety Equipment/Clothing
X
Radiant Energy
X
Power Hand Tools
X
Noise
X
Motor Vehicle
X
Mechanical
X
Material Handling
X
Manual Hand Tools
X
Machine/Tools:
X
High Places
X
Fumes/Dust/Dirt
Forklift (Stand)
X
Forklift (Sit)
X
Extreme Heat
X
Extreme Cold
X
Explosives
X
Equipment in Motion
X
Environmental:
Electrical
x
Confined Area
x
Computer
x
Chemical
x
Burning Materials
x
Second Harvest Heartland is an EEO/AA Employer