{"id":14572,"date":"2026-03-02T11:25:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowermissouri.org\/?p=14572"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:25:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:25:54","slug":"food-security-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowermissouri.org\/es\/food-security-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Security Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PURPOSE<\/strong><br>Empower Missouri is seeking a Food Security Intern or Practicum Student to support our<br>advocacy work aimed at increasing food security for Missourians. Interns and practicum students<br>will contribute to policy research, testimony development, coalition-building, data analysis, and<br>public education efforts. This is a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in public policy,<br>community engagement, and food justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><br>\u25cf Engage with community members and advocates around food security issues and recruit<br>them into the Food Security Coalition.<br>\u25cf Write policy briefs on food security issues as assigned.<br>\u25cf Assist with policy research on other anti-poverty priority issues as needed.<br>\u25cf Submit testimony in the Missouri State Capitol as needed.<br>\u25cf Monitor legislation and track movement of food-related bills.<br>\u25cf Track and share the hearing schedule of the Missouri House and Senate with partner<br>organizations.<br>\u25cf Take notes and prepare reports on Capitol activities as assigned.<br>\u25cf Create fact sheets and informational handouts on key food security issues.<br>\u25cf Take notes and assist with follow-up tasks for Food Security Coalition meetings.<br>\u25cf Attend meetings and events related to food security advocacy.<br>\u25cf Offer suggestions for improving the internship\/practicum experience for future<br>participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><br>\u25cf Basic understanding of food security.<br>\u25cf A commitment to food security + Empower Missouri\u2019s mission and values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25cf Effective written and oral communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time Commitment<\/strong><br>\u25cf 15 hours per week (flexible schedule).<br>\u25cf Availability for some meetings between 9:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.<br>\u25cf This is a remote position open to candidates located in Missouri, with occasional travel to<br>support in-person events or advocacy efforts in Mid-Missouri and the state capitol.<br>\u25cf We are happy to work with students to ensure this role fulfills practicum or field<br>education requirements for academic credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Compensaci\u00f3n<\/strong><br>\u25cf $13.50\/hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REPORTS TO<\/strong><br>\u25cf Food Security Policy Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HOW TO APPLY<\/strong><br><em>We\u2019d love to hear from you! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to jobs@empowermissouri.org. Be sure to include \u201cFood Security Intern or Practicum Student\u201d in the subject line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Applications are due by March 15, 2026. The internship will run from late May or early June<br>through mid-to-late August, with the possibility of continuing through December 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/empowermissouri.org\/es\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-Food-Security-Intern-Practicum-Position-Description_Final.docx-1.pdf\/\">Download as a PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PURPOSEEmpower Missouri is seeking a Food Security Intern or Practicum Student to support ouradvocacy work aimed at increasing food security for Missourians. 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