Job Details

Dietician Intern

We strive to create an inclusive environment in which all are seen, heard, and supported;?encouraged to bring their whole authentic selves; and?honored?in?their?differences.

Position Title Dietetic Intern

Compensation (Pay/Benefits) Unpaid internship with mileage reimbursement eligible

Schedule: 40 hours/week (8am-5pm weekdays) for duration of rotation; hybrid onsite and home schedule.

Location: Home office and Minnetonka and Minneapolis office locations

Program Summary:

The?Early Childhood Nutrition Program (ECNP)?is a strategic St. David's initiative designed to bridge the nutrition security gap for families with children aged 0-5. By providing comprehensive meal packs and cost-effective, nutrient-dense recipes, the ECNP empowers caregivers to establish healthy dietary foundations that drive long-term developmental success.?

Beyond its core mission, the ECNP collaborates across St. David's departments:

• Venture Forward:?Our staff dietitian leads weekly culinary education, helping young adults with disabilities build essential life skills.

• Family Place:?Participants engage in rooftop gardening at our Minneapolis campus, providing kids with educational, hands-on?gardening?activities to strengthen understanding of fostering plants from seed to plate.

As a grant-funded program, the ECNP remains agile-continuously evolving to align with the shifting funding landscape and the lived needs of our community.?

Position Overview:

The?Dietetic Intern?will play a vital role in supporting our Registered Dietitian across three core programs: the Early Childhood Nutrition Program, Therapeutic Recreation, and Family Place. This position is responsible for:

• Curriculum Development: Designing a comprehensive library of nutrition education handouts covering diverse topics such as prenatal care, "first foods" for infants, the brain-body connection, and nutrition labeling.

• Program Implementation: Facilitating weekly cooking classes alongside Therapeutic Recreation staff and developing curriculum/activities for rooftop gardening classes with Family Place clients.

• Operations & Logistics: Managing food access workflows, including the selection, procurement, and distribution of nutrient-dense food for program participants.

• Culinary Innovation: Developing and testing cost-effective recipes specifically tailored for the nutrition program's needs.

This position offers the opportunity to work for an agency that is committed to inclusivity and diversity, employee wellness, the professional development of employees and the overall wellness of clients being served. St. David's Center accomplishes these objectives through supportive & collaborative team environments, flexible work schedules and mission-inspired work.

Internship Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and currently enrolled in university dietetic internship program.

• Applicants must have the ability to use clear and understandable written and verbal English

• Ability to communicate effectively, both through written and verbal communication.

• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.

St. David's Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.