Intern - Nutrition & Education Programs

Job Title: Intern, Nutrition & Education Programs 

Location: Armstrong County, PA

Wages: $20 per hour

Do you have a passion for community-based engagement and education? Are you pursuing a career in Nutrition, Agriculture, or Public Health? Come and join the Adagio Health team as a Nutrition Intern. As an intern, you will support projects related to Nutrition & Education Programs, including implementing Adagio Health's EAT Farm Fresh project and Teaching Kitchens. These projects are part of a larger initiative, which aims to increase the redemption of FMNP benefits at farmers' markets and increase nutrition knowledge, culinary skills, and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables to program participants. You will participate in pop-up markets at WIC/Senior Center sites and promote FMNP benefits among Senior and WIC participants through food demonstrations, tastings, and educational materials. You will also lead and conduct hands on cooking classes at participating senior centers.

Where Will You Work

The Nutrition Intern will be based in the Armstrong County Adagio Health WIC Office in Kittanning, PA, and will travel to support the operations of pop-up markets and cooking classes at partnering Senior Centers.

Daily Duties:

• Find local produce suppliers for pop-up farmers' markets.

• Build and maintain relationships with local farmers and markets.

• Schedule and organize pop-up market events, produce pick-up times, and class schedules.

• Assist in the planning, preparation, and execution of hands-on cooking classes (including grocery shopping)

• Run the pop-up markets, manage inventory, prepare food tastings, and track payments.

• Collect data required for SNAP-Ed grant compliance and internal evaluations.

• Assist customers with FMNP benefits, eligible produce, and redemption locations.

• Provide nutrition education to target population.

What We Expect:

• A background in agriculture, nutrition, dietetics, or public health

• Displaying teamwork and collaboration while effectively working independently

• Ability to execute tasks, adhere to established guidelines and processes

• Skills in project management and tracking process flow

• Strong written and oral communication

• Advanced-level skills with Microsoft Office

• Maintain professional conduct and presentation

What You Will Receive:

• $20.00/hour wage travel reimbursement

• A fantastic summer position that will last from June 2026 through August 2026.

• Full –time hours; 5 days/week (6-8 hr days)

Important Note: Intern positions do not include benefits and are not eligible for paid leave, paid holidays, retirement, and/or any insurance. 

ABOUT ADAGIO HEALTH INC.

For over 50 years, Adagio Health has provided health, wellness, and nutrition services across Pennsylvania. Today, the organization serves approximately 115,000 patients and clients annually. While women's health remains a primary focus, the organization also offers reproductive health, cancer screenings, and preventive health services for others in need of care in a welcoming, confidential setting. Adagio Health operates eight medical offices in western Pennsylvania, providing clinical services and addressing broader health needs such as food insecurity, behavioral health, and care navigation. The organization also manages the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program in five counties, promotes tobacco and vaping prevention, oversees breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment programs statewide, and delivers a range of clinical and education programs that support nutrition and overall well-being in local communities.

READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job with our nonprofit community health organization, please complete a full application on our company website using the link: https://adagiohealth.isolvedhire.com/jobs/.

Adagio Health strives to create a culture where every employee feels respected and included. We believe teams with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives create better outcomes. We want every employee, regardless of their role in the organization, to have a sense of pride and belonging and a shared commitment to excellence. We make employment decisions based on job related criteria, regardless of age, sex, race, gender identity or expression, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other non-work-related criteria. EEO/M/F/D/V employer.

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