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Nutrition Communication and Research Administration Intern ARS NEA BHNRC (Beltsville, MD) Spring 2025

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
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Job Description

1. Research and creation of fact sheets related to culturally meaningful foods and their nutrient profiles.
2. Assist in general office administrative tasks.
3. Assist with database management and responses to data calls.

 

Duties include:

1. Research, Communication and Content Creation:
○ Conduct research on heritage and culturally meaningful foods, focusing on nutritional profiles, health benefits, and cultural relevance.
○ Collaborate with a team to develop informative factsheets and educational materials, ensuring cultural sensitivity, scientific accuracy and public accessibility.
○ Collect, organize, and analyze nutrition data on heritage foods using credible scientific sources and databases.
○ Refine and ensure the clarity, accuracy, and cultural sensitivity of factsheet content.
○ Present research findings to team members and stakeholders, incorporating feedback to enhance materials.
○ Keep current with literature in nutrition science and cultural food practices.

 

2. Administrative Support:
○ Assist with general office administration, collaborating with the Administrative Officer and Program Analyst.
○ Update and maintain the BHNRC website.
○ Support general office tasks, including handling phones, managing supplies, assisting with seminars, and participating in data calls.
○ Track administrative supply needs and help update the Director's Office property and vehicle maintenance records.
○ Helping with inventory and records management.


3. Data Management:
○ Contribute to the maintenance of a variety of databases and manage data files in Excel.
○ Conduct scientific literature reviews and assist in preparing scientific abstracts or poster presentations.
 

 

Location: Beltsville, MD Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center : USDA ARS

Please NOTE: This internship is located in Beltsville, MD and requires interns to do work in-person. This position is limited to local commuting area candidate only (within 50 miles radius).

 

Hours per week: Flexible (Minimum 20 hours Maximum 40 hours per week) 

Preferred majors:

  • biology, chemistry, nutrition, dietetics, public health, community health, or other related fields (e.g. marketing or communication}

 

Education Level:

  • Undergraduate students
  • Graduate Students

Desired Skills:

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, computer hardware/software, and general computer skills.
● Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
● Background in nutrition, dietetics, food science, anthropology, or a related field.
● Knowledge or interest in nutrition, heritage foods, and cultural food practices.
● Detail-oriented, reliable, and flexible with tasks.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
● Experience with factsheet design or familiarity with design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe InDesign) is a plus.
● Scientific knowledge (preferably in biology, chemistry, or nutrition).
 

Supervision:

  • Interns will report to the NEA BHNRC.
  • Interns will receive guidance and feedback from supervisor daily, weekly, or as needed.
  • Interns formal evaluation are completed at the following segments of the internship session, Mid-term and Final Performance Evaluation.

 

Conditions of Employment

  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident.
  • Must be in good academic standing as defined by their academic institution.
  • Unofficial Transcript can be used when applying for the position
  • Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • The position is renewable, based upon effective performance, availability of funds, and program needs, with the possibility of a multiple-year appointment.

 

Documents to have when applying:

  • Resume
  • Transcript

 

Pay information:

  • Undergraduate students (Associates and Bachelor's degree seeking students): $17.45
  • Graduate students (Masters and Doctorate degree seeking students: $19.20

How to apply:

 

Complete HACU Application via:

 

The internship with the USDA that you were selected for is offered through a third-party provider – the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). You need to complete their application before the official offer letter can be drafted and sent for your review.

 

Note: You do not need to wait on documents such as official transcripts, references, and so on to submit your application. You can upload a placeholder in its place and submit via email when you receive them.

 

 

Responding to Flyer or E-mail:

  • E-mail resume and introduction to HACU@usda.gov
  • Copy/Type E-mail subject line as shown in flyer/email

 

General Information

About USDA and HACU

For the past 27 years, USDA has partnered with HACU to provide internship opportunities for hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students. These internships provide valuable professional experience for students while also exposing students to the important work that is done at USDA. The students also make significant contributions to the sub-agencies.

This partnership with HACU represents a larger USDA strategy aimed at ensuring a diverse, prepared, and competitive workforce that is vital to establishing a sustainable agricultural future. As a result of their positive internship experiences and supportive and inclusive culture at USDA, many former HACU students are now members of the USDA permanent workforce.

 To learn more visit: USDA Agricultural Research Services (ARS) [https://www.ars.usda.gov/about-ars/] & Hispanic Association of University and Colleges National Internship Program [https://www.hacu.net/hacu/HNIP.asp]