Enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program, with experience or interest in nutrition or health advocacy and policy. Strong research and writing skills, exceptional attention to detail, ability to work independently and manage tasks, and an interest in health equity.

The candidate will be responsible for creating persuasive advocacy materials, staying updated on child nutrition policies and scientific research, forming partnerships with advocates, and assisting with other activities of the child nutrition programs team.

Healthcare

United States

Washington, DC

Scaleup

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a non-profit health-advocacy group based in Washington, DC, that focuses on nutrition and food safety. CSPI publishes Nutrition Action, one of the nation’s largest circulation health newsletter, and has led efforts that resulted in healthier diets, more-nutritious school foods, safer foods, and more honest food labeling.  CSPI provides objective information to the public and represents citizens’ interests before legislative, regulatory, and judicial bodies. CSPI is supported largely by subscribers to Nutrition Action, individual donors, and foundation grants.


Government

Center for Science in the Public Interest

<p>The Center for Science in the Public Interest offers a paid internship program for students in undergraduate, graduate, law and medical schools, and we also consider postgraduates. These paid internships offer structured work experiences and an opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Gain substantial knowledge of the policy-making process and the role science plays.</li><li>Participate in group meetings and strategy brainstorming sessions.</li><li>Obtain general research and communication skills by working closely with science, policy, legislative and outreach experts.</li><li>Meet with staff at all levels of the organization to discuss career roles and paths.</li><li>Assess your own interests and skills.</li></ul>

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Undergraduate

The Center for Science in the Public Interest offers a paid internship program for students in undergraduate, graduate, law and medical schools, and we also consider postgraduates. These paid internships offer structured work experiences and an opportunity to:Gain substantial knowledge of the policy-making process and the role science plays.Participate in group meetings and strategy brainstorming sessions.Obtain general research and communication skills by working closely with science, policy, legislative and outreach experts.Meet with staff at all levels of the organization to discuss career roles and paths.Assess your own interests and skills.

2024 Summer Child Nutrition Policy Internship

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Center for Science in the Public Interest

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