{"id":13000,"date":"2025-06-14T00:38:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T05:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowermissouri.org\/?p=13000"},"modified":"2025-06-14T00:38:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T05:38:55","slug":"food-security-internship-or-practicum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowermissouri.org\/es\/food-security-internship-or-practicum\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Security Internship or Practicum"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PURPOSE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Empower Missouri is seeking a Food Security Intern or Practicum Student to support our advocacy work aimed at increasing food security for Missourians. Interns and practicum students will contribute to policy research, testimony development, coalition-building, data analysis, and public education efforts. This is a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in public policy, community engagement, and food justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engage with community members and advocates around food security issues and recruit them into the Food Security Coalition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write policy briefs on food security issues as assigned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist with policy research on other anti-poverty priority issues as needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit testimony in the Missouri State Capitol as needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor legislation and track movement of food-related bills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track and share the hearing schedule of the Missouri House and Senate with partner organizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take notes and prepare reports on Capitol activities as assigned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create fact sheets and informational handouts on key food security issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take notes and assist with follow-up tasks for Food Security Coalition meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend meetings and events related to food security advocacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer suggestions for improving the internship\/practicum experience for future participants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic understanding of food security.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A commitment to food security + <a href=\"https:\/\/empowermissouri.org\/es\/about-us\/mission\/\">Empower Missouri\u2019s mission and values<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective written and oral communication skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TIME COMMITMENT<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>15 hours per week (flexible schedule).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Availability for some meetings between 9:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to work remotely, with occasional travel to support in-person events or advocacy efforts in Mid-Missouri and the state capitol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are happy to work with students to ensure this role fulfills practicum or field education requirements for academic credit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br>COMPENSATION<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$13.50\/hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>REPORTS TO<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food Security Policy Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HOW TO APPLY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to <a href=\"mailto:jobs@empowermissouri.org\">jobs@empowermissouri.org<\/a>. Be sure to include <strong>&quot;<\/strong>Food Security Intern or Practicum Student<strong>&quot;<\/strong> in the subject line.Applications are due by <strong>July 11, 2025<\/strong>. The internship will run through <strong>December 2025<\/strong>, with the possibility to continue through <strong>Spring 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PURPOSE Empower Missouri is seeking a Food Security Intern or Practicum Student to support our advocacy work aimed at increasing food security for Missourians. Interns and practicum students will contribute to policy research, testimony development, coalition-building, data analysis, and public education efforts. 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