California Climate-Friendly School Food Intern

• Support research, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to advance healthy, plant-based, organic, and climate-friendly school food policies in California.
• Gather and track data from K-12 school district menus to identify trends in climate-friendly practices.
• Assist with outreach to school nutrition teams, government agencies, and non-profit partners.
• Develop communications materials such as newsletters and presentations to share program progress.

This internship contributes to state and national efforts to advance healthy, plant-based, organic, and climate-friendly school food policies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable food systems in California schools.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in environmental studies, public policy, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Paid, part-time internship at $19.50/hour, 15-20 hrs/week for 6 months. Opportunity to develop skills in research, data analysis, communications, and project coordination within a mission-driven team.

Friends of the Earth is a national nonprofit environmental organization working for a healthier and more just world. Its Food and Agriculture program focuses on transitioning the food system to be sustainable, healthy, and just through market change and policy advocacy.