CANFIT has exciting opportunities for students wishing to gain knowledge around program and policy work that focuses on improving nutrition and physical activity for underserved communities.

CANFIT strives to make the intern experience unique and rewarding for students. An internship with CANFIT will consist of:

• Exposure to local, state and national policy work focusing on nutrition and physical activity
• Working on culturally-relevant projects – Students may also be asked to create materials or programs that fit within the CANFIT mission
• Field site visits (community work, conferences, youth projects, presentations, etc)

Qualifications

Junior or senior level student working towards a Baccalaureate or Master degree in public health, community health, nutrition, recreation, health education, health promotion or related field from an accredited college or university; good oral communication and written skills to instruct and interact effectively with a diverse group of individuals.

How to Apply

The success of CANFIT is largely dependent on the quality and service provided by our associates. If you are interested in an internship opportunity with CANFIT, please forward your resume and cover letter to or fax to 510-644-1535. Those needing to fulfill their university internship requirement to work with a non-profit/community organization can also apply.