Switch4Good Campus Action Now Internship

Switch4Good is a non-profit organization championing food equity and nutrition security for all communities. We are paving the way for a plant-rich food system to thrive, without all the inequities, biases, and inefficiencies of the current legacy situation. Starting with dairy, we train people, institutions, universities, and governments how to kick their unhealthy, addictive eating behaviors and discover the nourishing vitality of a plant-forward diet.

Beyond education, our programs include efforts to influence public and corporate policy in favor of more dairy-free options. We have lobbied the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Committee, introduced the FISCAL Act in Congress, and participated in the public pressure campaign that led Starbucks to eliminate its non-dairy milk upcharge. 

Qualifications:

• Have an interest in environmental and public health issues (climate change, environmental racism, etc.) and how they interact with dairy.
• Have an interest in learning about changing social norms around food through writing, public speaking, and legislative advocacy. 
• Demonstrate good communication skills. Proactively communicate with Switch4Good staff about missing check-in meetings, failure to submit deliverables, or any other responsibilities not fulfilled.
• Be enthusiastic to give and receive feedback and ask questions when confused. 
• Possess strong organizational skills and be able to fulfill responsibilities by deadlines. 

Intern Responsibilities:

• Preparing deliverables related to the task(s) chosen. Options include research and writing, live events, developing educational materials, creating social media content, and more. 
• Participate in weekly check-in meetings to receive support and give and receive feedback.
• Provide feedback in a midpoint feedback survey to help improve the internship program for this summer and future iterations.
• Participate in a final feedback meeting during the last week of the program to debrief on the internship and reflect on the task(s). 
• Participate in weekly group discussions covering topics related to Switch4Good’s mission and work, or complete alternative assignments when absent. 

Benefits:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the effects of animal agriculture on the environment, social justice, and health.
• Learn to quantify the impact on personal and planetary health of reducing dairy products in one’s diet.
• Gain effective communication skills that enable you to critically engage with this topic with varying audiences, including your peers and the public.
• Be able to identify professional and advocacy goals and develop professional skills, such as public speaking and persuasive writing. 
• Be immersed in a compassionate, women-led, and driven culture of people working to make a difference. 

Pay rate: $18/hour