Program Goals
All MMC internship programs are resuming in-person for Fall 2023 - Spring 2024.
The goal of the MMC Internship Program is to provide real-world experiences for future nutrition and food science professionals so that they may gain knowledge and practice skills. These experiences are designed to expose the student to a myriad of professional issues that are not often taught in a classroom. These include practical application of skills and knowledge, evaluation and feedback processes, interpersonal, interdisciplinary and mentoring relationships as well as general work habits. Through professional experiences, students are better prepared to enter into, function and succeed as viable members of the workforce providing service and education to those in need. Further, the programs fulfill the mission of the Magaram Center by providing valuable nutrition services to the community.
Current Internship Programs
The Marilyn Magaram Center for Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics offers a number of Internship Programs for undergraduate and graduate students.
Please confirm that you meet the following requirements to be considered for this internship:
- You are currently enrolled as a CSUN student.
- You are dedicated to completing a total of 100 hours (50 hours per semester) for Fall 2023-Spring 2024.
- You are dedicated to completing internship tasks in-person (ex. attend weekly meetings, assist with MMC Events, and/or create videos that will be shared on our website and social media platforms).
To Apply:
- Complete online application
- Deadline to complete application and submit resume: Monday, September 11, 2023 (11:59 pm PST)
If you have any questions regarding the MMC Internship Program, please contact magaram.center@csun.edu
Culinary
Support culinary experiences hosted by the MMC with the goal to educate and build appreciation for cooking and connection with food. May include creating recipes, protocols, educational materials, and/or hosting food demos and workshops that may be live or recorded. Pre-Req: Culinary Arts Associate Degree, Culinary Certificate, or C-Cap graduate preferred.
Fit to Win/Health Assess
Conduct nutrient analysis of food records using ESHA Food Processor. Conduct recipe analysis using ESHA Genesis software. Training and access to software will be provided electronically. Tasks may include developing marketing materials for these services. Pre-Req: completed or currently enrolled in FCS 307 and FCS 321.
Community Educators
Provide virtual education on various nutrition topics in collaboration with campus and community partners. May include creating educational handouts, flyers, powerpoint presentations, and/or hosting food demos and workshops that may be live or recorded. Pre-Req: completed or currently enrolled in FCS 207.
Sports Nutrition
Provide theoretical and practical application of sports nutrition in a collegiate environment. Interns will create educational materials, recipe handouts, support department's social media, and additional nutrition-related projects. Sports Nutrition/CSUN Fueling Station Interns from the MMC will be required to meet with Tania Menachegani, Sports RD for a 15-minute interview. This position requires interns to have a strong work ethic, be respectful with everyone's time and their own punctuality, be prepared to work in the sports nutrition field interacting with athletes and coaches with flexibility of the tasks required.
Pre-Req: none.
Food Science
Provide virtual education on food science topics. May include creating educational handouts, flyers, powerpoint presentations, and/or hosting food demos and workshops that may be live or recorded. Pre-Req: completed or currently enrolled FCS 201.
Let’s Grow Healthy
Provide virtual education on gardening skills, composting, and sustainability practices. May include creating educational handouts, flyers, powerpoint presentations, and/or hosting garden demos and workshops that may be live or recorded.Pre-Req: Completed or currently enrolled in FCS 207 and SED 525.
Child Nutrition (Currently Closed)
Provide virtual education on pediatric nutrition topics. Pre-Req: May include creating educational handouts, flyers, powerpoint presentations, and/or hosting food demos and workshops that may be live or recorded. Completed or currently enrolled in FCS 307 and 321.
CalFresh Healthy Living
Provide in-person education on various nutrition and healthy living topics to support CalFresh Healthy Living initiatives. May include creating educational handouts, flyers, powerpoint presentations, and/or hosting food demos and workshops that may be live or recorded. Pre-Req: completed or currently enrolled in FCS 207 and SED 525.
Video Editing
Develop content and film videos for MMC programs, events, and services to be shared via multiple social media platforms. Ensure all digital content is accessible with language, alt tags, and captions. Pre-Req: none
Social Media
Develop content and materials for MMC programs, events, and services to be shared via multiple social media platforms. Provide analysis and feedback related to performance of social media platforms. Ensure all digital content is accessible with language, alt tags, and captions. Pre-Req: none
Nutrition Justice
Create resources to improve food access and nutrition education. Support Food Recovery Network, CSUN Food Pantry, and campus partners with virtual outreach to increase food security. Pre-Req: completed or currently enrolled FCS 207 or HSCI 337.