Create Health Youth Programming Intern

Create Better Health Youth Programming Intern

Requisition :
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT
Category: Extension
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Extension
Department: Extension Home & Community
Advertised Salary: $16.00 an hour

At Create Better Health Hub, our mission is to strengthen food and nutrition security systems and empower Utahns at every stage of life to make healthier choices. We accomplish this by building strong networks, advancing community-centered research, expanding the nutrition workforce, delivering evidence-based education, sharing impactful stories, and supporting sustainable community solutions.

We are seeking a qualified individual for an eight‑week internship (25 hours per week) starting as early as May 1, 2026, to support the piloting of multiple Create Better Health youth programs. The internship will be housed under the state office, but most activities will take place in Cache County.

• Provide food demos and small activities for youth at community booths
• Teach CBH curriculum to multiple age groups ranging from 3 years old to high school age
• Survey and collect data to demonstrate the effectiveness of programs
• Assist in planning and execution of Kids Camps with various local partnerships
• Strengthen local community partnerships
• Connect participants with local community resources to improve health access

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with young children
• Experience or education in a nutrition, education, health promotion or related field
• Have a continuous growth mindset
• Self‑motivated
• Can keep tasks well organized
• Reliable transportation to be able to get to activities and events around Cache Valley

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a current food handlers permit

• Resume (upload in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”)
• Cover letter (typed/pasted at the end of your application)

$16.00 an hour

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function. Incumbents may work indoors or outdoors, lift up to 50 lb, and stand or walk for long periods. Exposure to weather, temperature changes, and repetitive hand motions is possible.

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