Summer Food Service Program Intern

Join Us in the Fight Against Hunger!

At the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (Food Bank CENC), we believe in a future where no one goes hungry. Our mission is simple but powerful: Nourish people. Build solutions. Connect communities.

We’re looking for passionate, dedicated people to bring their talents to an organization where every role makes a real difference. Guided by our values - Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Dedication, Teamwork, and Fun - we work hard, support one another, and celebrate the impact we create together.

If you’re ready to put purpose at the center of your career, we’d love to have you on our team!

The Food Bank CENC is a sponsor of the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides free meals to children during the summer months. Meals are distributed at community-based sites such as parks, schools, playgrounds, housing communities, day camps, churches, and community centers from June through August. The program is often paired with educational and recreational activities to support children’s overall well-being. The SFSP Summer Intern supports the Food Bank’s administration of the SFSP from May - August.

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Provide operational and administrative support to program sites.


• Support and implement organizational and site-level outreach efforts to help achieve target participation at each sponsored site.


• Conduct the required sponsor-monitoring visits in Wake County, including initial and four-week visits.


• Ensure site compliance with recordkeeping requirements, including daily and weekly meal count records and required program documentation.


• Support the overall management of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), including assisting with the recruitment of additional sites.


• Assist with operations at non-congregate meal distribution sites.
  


• Review and support reconciliation of delivery receipts from congregate food vendors.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Minimum Requirements

Education: 

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Public Health, Social Work, Nutrition, Human Services, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.


• Rising sophomore, junior, or senior in good academic standing.

Experience: 

• Demonstrated experience in customer service, community engagement, or administrative support, gained through work, internships, volunteer roles, or campus involvement.

Skills and Competencies: 

• Technical Proficiency – Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfortable learning new technology platforms (e.g., CRM, data reporting tools, inventory systems).


• Exceptional Communication Skills – Strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities; able to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.


• Community Engagement Skills – Skilled at fostering trust, facilitating dialogue, and engaging diverse community members in program delivery.  


• Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail – Adept at gathering, interpreting, and applying data to improve programs and inform decision-making.


• Sound Judgment & Integrity – Demonstrates ethical decision-making, discretion, and professionalism in all interactions.


• Adaptability & Resilience – Thrives in dynamic environments, responds effectively to shifting priorities, and leads others through change.


• Planning & Organization – Able to set priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.


• Commitment & Dedication – Must believe in the mission of the organization and prove dedication for mission-driven work.


• Bilingual Skills – Ability to speak and write in Spanish highly preferred.

• Equity & Social Justice Commitment – Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people and a demonstrated commitment to advancing social justice and food equity.


• Driving Requirements – Valid North Carolina driver’s license and excellent driving record; ability to travel extensively throughout the Food Bank’s 34-county service area.


• Mission Alignment – Deep belief in and dedication to the Food Bank’s mission, values, and community impact
  

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.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly, hear, and interact effectively with others without deliberate impediment (e.g., wearing or listening to headphones). The employee frequently sits and uses hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects and equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee will work in a variety of settings, including an office environment, warehouse, and off-site partner or community locations. This requires frequent travel by automobile, transit van, or large truck within the Food Bank’s 34-county service area.

In warehouse and kitchen environments, the employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, temperature fluctuations, and moderate noise levels.

These working conditions are representative of the environments an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We do not regard race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or any protected class characteristic when seeking to hire.  This practice, in addition to hiring, applies to our recruiting, training, transfers, promotions, job benefits, pay, dismissal practices, social and recreational activities, and any other term or condition of employment.

We care about our employees, our candidates, and our community.

As such, please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.