USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service oversees a wide variety of programs that provide children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education. In this internship, interns will work with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program), the National School Lunch Program, the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), food distribution and disaster assistance programs, among others. Interns work individually or on teams to research issues and assess program operations at State and local agencies in the Southeast Region. Tasks include developing training presentations, interviewing State and local staff and other program stakeholders, and analyzing data and writing reports.
FNS’ Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) combines academic classroom learning with practical, on-the-job experience and provides you with paid work experience in your field of study. You may also earn credit hours as determined by your school. The SCEP may lead to permanent employment after you successfully complete your education and meet the work requirements. Part-time, flexible schedule. Hourly pay is dependent on qualifications. For more information, click "Read More."
The office is located in the Sam Nunn Federal Building, 61 Forsyth Street, SW, Atlanta, Georgia.
Eligibility Requirements:
* Must be a U.S. citizen.
* Must be at least a sophomore enrolled and carry, at a minimum, a half-time course load as defined by the institution.
* Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
* Major must be related to the duties of this position (i.e., marketing, management, information technology, liberal arts, public administration, political science, social work, communications, nutrition, psychology, foreign languages, etc.)
* Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required.
To apply for the SCEP internship, email your resume and transcript to Sherry Daigre at FNSSCEP@fns.usda.gov. Please indicate GPA and anticipated graduation date on resume.
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