KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT INTERN

ABOUT DC CENTRAL KITCHEN: 

DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. Our approach provides hands-on culinary job training while creating living-wage jobs and bringing nutritious, dignified food where it is most needed in our city. We serve scratch-cooked farm-to-school meals in DC schools; deliver fresh, affordable produce to corner stores in neighborhoods without supermarkets; provide delicious catering; and operate healthy cafes that double as job training venues. Above all else, we are committed to creating a more just, equitable, and inclusive community, both outside our doors and right here on our team. We strive to offer a safe environment to learn, discover, and develop individual strengths while pursuing meaningful career pathways. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we recognize and work to address the lasting effects of historic injustices and systemic racism, and we strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ people, returning citizens, and people who have experienced poverty or homelessness to apply to join our team.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Knowledge Management Department is a new vertical at DC Central Kitchen led by our first-ever Chief Knowledge Officer. This department will drive internal program evaluation and learning; external knowledge sharing; and public sector engagement that addresses the systemic failures behind hunger and poverty in our community.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Six Week Internship 6/9/2025 to 8/1/2025

The Knowledge Management Intern will provide technical and administrative support to the Knowledge Management team. This role will facilitate professional and responsive communication with DC Central Kitchen’s internal and external partners, including staff, volunteers, students, donors, and government agencies. The intern will function as the primary point of contact for the Knowledge Management team internal and external relationships – organizing and coordinating internal communications, outreach, and external relations efforts. The intern will be responsible for enhancing knowledge management practices.

Reporting to the Chief Knowledge Officer, this position will play a significant support role in efforts to facilitate effective and equitable use of knowledge in support of DCCK’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives. The successful candidate should have experience supporting multiple types of knowledge and data and familiarity with Knowledge Management-related systems and processes. This position is 100% on-site.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Knowledge Management Support:

· Develop and prepare professional and visually appealing presentations for meetings and speaking engagements that require members of the C-Suite to participate.

· Train and engage in continuous learning of Appian, our internal knowledge management technology platform.

· Collect and organize information, including program research, benchmark data, and trends, ensuring that department heads have access to relevant data to make informed decisions.

· Safeguard valuable knowledge assets by maintaining confidentiality and effectively managing sensitive information.

· Support the preservation and communication of strategic knowledge through organizational documentation like reports, presentations, and memos ensuring that these documents are well-organized and accessible when needed.

· Perform other duties and tasks as required or requested to maintain quality relationships with our partners and customers and / or duties and tasks needed to drive the vision, mission, and values of DC Central Kitchen.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

· Bachelors’ degree and 1 – 2 years of related experience OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

· Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

· Demonstrated cultural competence.

· Proven ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

· Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and work with a high degree of integrity.

· Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data management software systems, and social media communication techniques.

· Proficiency in software tools for scheduling, document management, communication, and data analysis

· Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

· Self-starter, comfortable working independently and collaboratively with a team

· Ability to work under pressure, manage concurrent responsibilities, and prioritize according to shifting, and sometimes, accelerated schedules.

· Pre-employment background check, drug test, and TB test are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Must be capable of independent local travel

· Must be able to attend occasional night and weekend events

· May occasionally move Audio/Visual and other office equipment or lightweight items weighing up to 20 pounds for various meeting and event needs.

· May require moderate physical activity, including transporting, positioning, installing, or removing office equipment items, such as printers, computers, phones, and so on

· May occasionally move about inside the office and commercial kitchen space to access supplies, materials, file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; constantly positions self to access and maintain computer equipment; and must be able to remain in a stationery position for at least 50% of the time.

· Must be able to work in an environment where exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, fumes, dirt, smoke, loud noise, and a variety of odors is common.

· This job description is subject to change at any time.

NOTE:

This document is an outline of the primary tasks assigned and may be changed at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. All team members are expected to assist DC Central Kitchen in achieving its goals even if such tasks are beyond the scope of this outline. The job description does not constitute an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

DC Central Kitchen is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a Strengths-based organization.