MMC Internship Program
Program Goals
All MMC internship programs are resuming in-person for Summer 2024.
The goal of the MMC Internship Program is to provide real-world experiences for future nutrition and food science professionals so that they may gain knowledge and practice skills. These experiences are designed to expose the student to a myriad of professional issues that are not often taught in a classroom. These include practical application of skills and knowledge, evaluation and feedback processes, interpersonal, interdisciplinary and mentoring relationships as well as general work habits. Through professional experiences, students are better prepared to enter into, function and succeed as viable members of the workforce providing service and education to those in need. Further, the programs fulfill the mission of the Magaram Center by providing valuable nutrition services to the community.
The MMC Internship Program is made possible by the Christine H. Smith Endowment in the Marilyn Magaram Center for Food Science, Nutrition, and Dietetics.
Current Internship Programs
The Marilyn Magaram Center for Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics offers a number of Internship Programs for undergraduate and graduate students.
Please confirm that you meet the following requirements to be considered for this internship:
- You are currently enrolled as a CSUN student.
- You are dedicated to completing a total of 5o volunteer hours, volunteer for 4 MMC events, and complete a professional development assignment for Fall 2024
- You are dedicated to completing internship tasks in-person (ex. attend weekly meetings, assist with MMC Events, and/or create videos that will be shared on our website and social media platforms).
To Apply:
- Complete online application
- Deadline to complete application and submit resume: Monday, September 9, 2024 (11:59 pm PST)
- Application Process Timeline: Application review and internship matching will begin (September 9, 2024 – September 13, 2024). Orientation will begin (September 16, 2024 – September 20, 2024). Fall 2024 Internship Term (September 23, 2024 – December 6, 2024)
- For the Food Science description can you please change the title to “Food Science and Product Development”
If you have any questions regarding the MMC Internship Program, please contact magaram.center@csun.edu
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MMC Internship Options
Support culinary experiences hosted by the MMC with the goal to educate and build appreciation for cooking and connection with food. Task may include creating recipes, protocols, educational materials, and/or hosting food demos and workshops that may be live or recorded.
- Pre-Req: Culinary Arts Associate Degree, Culinary Certificate, or C-Cap graduate preferred.
Support CSUN athletes and health enthusiast achieve optimal health and fitness goals by providing in person health assessments using the MMC BOD POD/body composition system. Interns will also conduct nutrient analysis of food records using ESHA Food Processor as well as recipe analysis using ESHA Genesis software. Additional tasks may include developing marketing materials to help promote services. Training and access to software will be provided electronically.
- Pre-Req: completed or currently enrolled in FCS 307 and FCS 321.
Provide in person education in collaboration with campus and community partners. Education includes various nutrition topics such as healthy eating for diabetes management and prevention, sports teams, weight management, cancer prevention, children and family nutrition, general nutrition for the campus and the community and more. Additional activities may include creating educational handouts, flyers, PowerPoint presentations, and/or hosting food demos and workshops that may be live in person or recorded.
- Pre-Req: completed or currently enrolled in FCS 207.
Provide theoretical and practical application of sports nutrition in a collegiate environment. Interns will create educational materials, recipe handouts, support department's social media, and additional nutrition-related projects. Sports Nutrition/CSUN Fueling Station Interns from the MMC will be required to meet with Tania Menachegani, Sports RD for a 15-minute interview. This position requires interns to have a strong work ethic, be respectful with everyone's time and their own punctuality, be prepared to work in the sports nutrition field interacting with athletes and coaches with flexibility of the tasks required.
- Pre-Req: none.
Provide education on food science topics related to the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe food. Interns can gain cooperative research experience and practical experience by supporting the developing of food products to be sold on the MMC website. Tasks may include creating educational handouts, flyers, PowerPoint presentations, and/or hosting food demos and workshops that may be live or recorded.
- Pre-Req: completed or currently enrolled FCS 201.
Gain hands on gardening skills, techniques, and environmental stewardship by supporting the MMC Wellness and Smart Garden. Conduct gardening and nutrient analysis. Provide education on best gardening practices such as composting and sustainability efforts. Task may include creating educational handouts, flyers, PowerPoint presentations, and/or hosting garden demos and workshops that may be live or recorded.
- Pre-Req: Completed or currently enrolled in FCS 207 and SED 525.
Provide in-person education on various nutrition education topics to support CalFresh Healthy Living initiatives. Interns will create educational handouts, flyers, PowerPoint presentations, prepare food demos, support social media, and/or do light office work. This position requires students to bring their own laptop and to have reliable transportation for travel within the San Fernando Valley. Spanish speaking interns preferred, but not required. Public health students welcome. Potential interns will be required to meet with the CalFresh team for a 15-minute interview.
- Pre-Reqs for Nutrition Interns: completed or currently enrolled in FCS 207 and SED 525.
- Pre-Reqs for Public Health Interns: none.
- Optional: Weekend and evening hours (limited). Travel to Los Angeles and Antelope Valley.
This CalFresh Healthy Living grant is not associated with the CSUN Food Pantry CalFresh Healthy Living grant.
Develop educational marketing materials for MMC programs, events, and services. Create digital content to be shared on multiple social media platforms. Assist with photo and video editing and provide analysis and feedback related to performance of social media platforms. Ensure all digital content is accessible with language, alt tags, and captions.
- Pre-Req: none.
Create educational resources to improve food access and nutrition education to CSUN students, community members, and partners. Support CSUN Food Pantry and campus partners to increase food security. Conduct basic outreach efforts to public assistance programs such as SNAP and WIC. Provide basic education on pediatric nutrition topics such as healthy eating. Additional task may include creating educational handouts, flyers, powerpoint presentations, and/or hosting workshops that may be live or recorded.
- Pre-Req: Completed or currently enrolled in FCS 307, FCS 321 FCS 207 or HSCI 337.
- Required: Proof of MMR and dTAP immunizations, and updated TB test within the last calendar year.