Summer Internships for Current Scholars
Title: SNAP Program Intern
Location: Wallingford
Dates: 6/1 - 8/14 with some flexibility
Hours: 8 am - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is a federally funded program (formerly known as food stamps) that allows people to purchase culturally and nutritionally appropriate foods at their local grocery store and other retailers using an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The program is administered by the State of Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS).
The SNAP Outreach program intern will work with Connecticut Foodshare staff and volunteers to assist people in completing their SNAP application over the phone. This includes answering questions about the program and helping to administer the application. Time on the phone is expected to be between 3-5 hours of the day, with meetings, projects, and training webinars comprising the rest of the schedule.
The individual in this position will help to maintain tracking of metrics, assist clients in applying for this important federal program, assist staff with client follow-up, and collaborate with other staff on the larger Network and Programs Team of which SNAP Outreach is included.
This position is 28-35 hours per week for 9-11 weeks total with some flexibility. Start date is negotiable but would be expected to be between mid-May and mid-June.
The student will gain excellent firsthand experience, including professional communication and writing skills. At the same time, they will learn about the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit organization.
This internship may be a strong fit for students pursuing majors or career goals in social sciences, public health, public policy, or social work, however, students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered.
Good communication skills, a high degree of detail, accuracy, and confidentiality is required for this position.
All ASF Scholars will recieve an email with the access code and instructions on how to apply through the scholarship portal. If you have any questions about your eligiblity or the application you can contact Heather Hokunson at hhokunson@asfdn.org or by text.