HealthCorps Internships HealthCorps is a national proactive health movement whose mission is to fight child obesity by empowering students and their families to become health activists in their communities. Its interactive health education and mentoring program focuses on nutrition, fitness, and mental strength. HealthCorps was co-founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz, heart surgeon and host of the nationally syndicated talk show, “The Dr.Oz Show.” HealthCorps is looking for two interns to help facilitate the HealthCorps program at Luther Burbank High School. 1) Health Corps at Luther Burbank is looking for an intern to help plan the Winter Health Fair. The fair will highlight HealthCorps’ interactive health education and mentoring program that focuses on nutrition, fitness, and mental strength. We are looking for someone who is: · Interested in health education and promotion · Skilled at organizing and planning events · Creative and likes making posters · Responsible and self motivated Job duties will include: Meeting with HealthCorps coordinator 1-2 times/week, braining storming themes, contacting local health organizations, working with fitness instructors, making posters, advertising event, teaming up with students, and helping run the event in December (date tbd) 2)Intern will help facilitate “Teen Battle Chef,” an interactive cooking and leadership course where students meet once a week to learn knife safety skills, understand the cultural backgrounds of various recipes, and learn about the nutritional value of different foods. Modeled after “Iron Chef” students will battle it out each week to see which team can prepare the best dishes. I’m looking for an intern who: · Enjoys working with high school students · Will help plan and teach the weekly Teen Battle Chef course · Research recipes and grocery store discounts · Has experience cooking · Has an interest in healthy living · Has a positive attitude and is a team player I’m looking for an intern who can commit to at least 6 hours a week and must be available Monday afternoons (roughly 2-5pm) Additionally must have reliable transportation. Preferably available to work Fall AND Spring Semester TO APPLY: If you are interested in either of these internships please email [email protected] briefly describing 1) Your interests and qualifications for this position. Please be specific to which position (or both) that you are interested in. 2) Please attach a resume and class/work schedule.
Posted on: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 20:38:14 +0000