Create Better Health Youth Programming Intern

Overview

At Create Better Health Hub, our mission is to strengthen food and nutrition security systems and empower Utahns at every stage of life to make healthier choices. We accomplish this by building strong networks, advancing community-centered research, expanding the nutrition workforce, delivering evidence-based education, sharing impactful stories, and supporting sustainable community solutions

We are seeking a qualified individual for an 8-week internship (25 hours per week) starting as early as May 1, 2026, to support the piloting of multiple Create Better Health youth programs. The internship will be housed under the state office, but most internship activities will take place in Cache County.

Responsibilities

Program Operations & Evaluation

• Provide food demos and small activities for youth at community booths
• Teach CBH curriculum to multiple age groups ranging from 3 years old to high school age.
• Survey and collect data to show effectiveness of programs

Partnership & Event Coordination

• Assist in planning and execution of Kids Camps with various local partnerships
• Strengthen local community partnerships
• Connect participants with local community resources to improve health access

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with young children
• Experience or education in a nutrition, education, health promotion or related field
• Have a continuous growth mindset
• Self-motivated
• Can keep tasks well organized
• Reliable transportation to be able to get to activities and events around Cache Valley

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a current food handlers permit

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• 1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• 2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$16.00 an hour

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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