Summary
The City of Tualatin is offering an opportunity to learn about the daily operations of the Juanita Pohl Center Meal Program funded under the Older Americans Act. This role provides hands-on experience in congregate meal service, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, nutrition standards, and programs and services that promote nutrition education, wellness, and social engagement among older adults.
The Nutrition Program Intern will support nutrition education and community engagement activities for older adults through presentations, cooking demonstrations, food tastings, and educational materials. Responsibilities include assisting with participant outreach, data collection, meal program reporting, surveys, and recordkeeping. The intern will also help promote the meal program within the community and support efforts to engage underserved populations. This position provides hands-on experience in nutrition program coordination, participant engagement, data management, and compliance within a publicly funded aging services program.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Designs and performs in-depth research.
Compiles data, synthesizes information, creates charts and graphics.
Performs interviews with various stakeholders, including city staff and staff from other governmental organizations.
Reviews work processes and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Presents findings to city staff, City Council, community groups, and/or the public.
Conducts community engagement at meetings and events.
Performs general clerical and staff functions, including but not limited to preparing meeting notes, scheduling, maintaining records, and providing information to the public.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Three years of college education in a related field or recent graduate in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience, training and education which would enable the person to perform the essential functions of the position.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, volunteers or partners of organization.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.
Other Skills And Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with associates, volunteers, participants, and the general public. Ability to maintain records and make reports. Ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Additional Information
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Other Qualifications
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level is usually moderate.
How To Apply
Applications must be filed online at http://www.tualatinoregon.gov. No e-mailed, mailed, personally delivered, or faxed applications or resumes can be accepted in lieu of the online application.
Please apply at your earliest convenience. The first review will occur on July 2, 2026, and applications will be reviewed weekly thereafter.
If you have a general question regarding the recruitment, contact Human Resources at recruitment@tualatin.gov.
PLEASE NOTE: You may submit a resume in addition to the online application, but it cannot replace the online application work history section. The online application must be completed in its entirety. Online applications with incomplete sections may be disqualified from continuing in the recruitment process.
The City of Tualatin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
This position is not benefits eligible.
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Please select from below the level of education that most closely matches your experience.
• Less than a high school diploma/GED
• High School diploma/GED
• I have completed at least 3 years of college from an accredited college or university
• I have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• I have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and am currently pursuing a Master's Degree
• I have a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
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Do you have experience with the following (including coursework)? Check all that apply.
• Policies
• Public Speaking
• Grants
• Nutrition Programming for Older Adults
• Working with the Older Adult population
• Meal Programs
• None of the above
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Do you have experience in reviewing and applying detailed grant requirements?
• No
• Yes
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Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. If you think you may qualify, please read the following checklist carefully. Check the box for each item that is appropriate. To receive veteran's preference, you must complete this section, and attach the required documentation when you submit this application. Acceptable documentation is either a copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions, or as otherwise specifically noted below . "Active duty" does not include attendance at a school under military orders, except schooling incident to an active enlistment or a regular tour of duty, or normal military training as a reserve officer or member of an organized reserve or a National Guard unit.
• I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of more than 90 consecutive days beginning on or before 1/31/55, and was discharged or released under honorable conditions.
• I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of more than 178 consecutive days beginning after 1/31/55, and was discharged or released under honorable conditions.
• I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for 178 days or less, and was discharged or released under honorable conditions because of a service-connected disability.
• I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for 178 days or less, and was discharged or released under honorable conditions and have a disability rating from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
• I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for at least one day in a combat zone and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions.
• I received a combat or campaign ribbon or an expeditionary medal for service in the Armed Forces of the United States and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions.
• I am receiving a nonservice-connected pension from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating you receive a nonservice-connected pension)
• I am not a veteran
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Qualified Disabled Veterans - You may claim additional employment preference if you check at least one box in the section below and provide proof of eligibility by attaching BOTH of the following documents with this application: 1. A copy of your DD-214 or 215, Certificate of Discharge, Copy 4, and 2. A public employment preference letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. To order the letter, call 1-800-827-1000 and request a public employment preference letter.
• I am entitled to disability compensation under laws administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
• I was discharged or released from active duty for a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.
• I was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.
• I am not a disabled veteran
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Why are you interested in an internship in local government?
• Required Question
