Summer Lunch Activities Intern

At the Thurston County Food Bank, we provide essential food and resources to the community in the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. One of our core philosophies is prioritizing children because every child deserves access to healthy meals every day to grow, learn, and thrive. Over 40% of the individuals we serve are children. Through our Summer Lunch Program, we are able to provide nutritious, fresh meals to children. Last year, our Summer Lunch Program served 3,702 meals to children at 7 community sites!

Accessing meals during summer break can be challenging for families with children and teens who rely on school meals during the school year. In partnership with the federal Summer Food Service Program, our Summer Lunch Program steps in to help bridge this meal gap. During the summer, we prepare freshly made meals at our Olympia Food Pantry, and serve them at no charge to children at various apartment complexes. In addition to free meals, we offer engaging activities to help boost participation in the program

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Summer Lunch Activities Intern, you will be joining a team of Summer Lunch staff, volunteers, and interns dedicated to serving the community. You will work closely with the Summer Lunch Activities Lead to prepare and lead fun hands-on activities to complement meal service and encourage kids to participate in the program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborate with Summer Lunch team to organize engaging enrichment activities                                                                                                
2. Lead and encourage participation in small group activities                                                                                                                                                                                                                
3. Support daily operations of meal service in accordance with all federal and local food safety regulations                                                                                                                     
4. Work as a team with Food Bank staff and volunteers

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Enthusiasm for working with children
• Ability to work with individuals of varying socio-economical, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
• A team player, but also capable of working independently
• Able-bodied enough to lift 50-pound boxes
• Valid Washington State Food Workers Card
• Flexible and open to assisting with a variety of tasks
• Basic computer skills