We're Hiring: Summer Community Intern

Published on May 1, 2025
Job Title: Part-Time Summer Community Intern
Reports To: Programs Manager, Daisy Gabriel and Program Coordinator, Tori Londrigan
Job Status: Part-time, intern. $16.20 per hour and up to 25 hours for 8 to 10 weeks.
 
Beyond Hunger is harnessing the power of communities to end hunger. An award-winning direct service agency, we serve residents of 13 zip codes on the West Side of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Last year we provided critical food assistance and programming to over 65,000 individuals. Our energetic and fulfilling work environment is resourced by an operating budget of over $5 million, 18 full-time staff members, 5 part-time staff, 1 full-time VISTA member, over 1300 active volunteers—and possibly you.
 
We are seeking someone as passionate as we are about ending hunger. Someone who understands that groceries delivered to older adults' homes provide comfort and nutrition to a vulnerable population. Someone who understands that providing nutritious foods to all children will help support their learning ability in school. By helping us reduce the food access barrier to quality and healthy food, this is your opportunity to play a vital role in creating a hunger-free future. If you are a mission-driven, results-oriented team player with attention to detail and a willingness to learn, this position is for you.
 
Job Summary: The Summer Community Intern will help coordinate the successful delivery of the Home Delivery program by assisting and delivering packaged groceries to homebound seniors and disabled adults in the West Suburbs and Chicago's Austin community. S/He will also oversee the distribution of nutritious meals to kids enrolled in summer enrichment programs.
 
Major Responsibilities:
Summer Food Programs (SFP)—for children who receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year.
  • Work with Programs Manager and Coordinator to implement all aspects of the SFP.
  • Liaise with different community stakeholders, such as school districts, summer camps, and other community organizations, to work partnerships for the SFP program.
  • Gather impact data and feedback from participants, families, and teachers.
  • Track and submit meal site data daily.
  • Manage distribution of meals at each site based on its unique requirements.
  • Maintain flexibility with tasks and be prepared to assist other department and programs when needed.

Home Delivery—for older adults and people with disabilities to receive groceries at their doorsteps.

  • Assist Programs Manager and Coordinator with day-to-day operations of the Home Delivery (HD) program, as needed.
  • Assist in the delivery of food to homebound older adults and people with disabilities in the community.

Qualifications:

  • Ability and desire to work with children from age 3-18.
  • Comfortable working with clients, parents, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Have a valid driver license and access to a car for food pick ups and drop offs.

Internship status and hours:

  • This part-time internship has a tentative start date of June 2nd and going through July 25th, 2025, with a possibility of extension through August 1st. This position is not eligible for sick, vacation, and holiday leave during employment.
  • Work hours are typically 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday-Friday with some flexibility depending on program needs. Roughly 1/2 the day will be spent at the meal sties and half at the HD program location. There is some room for work from home depending on program schedule.

Environment

  • Periodic travel between summer meal sites via own vehicle is required. All Summer Meals (SM_ program sites are in Oak Park, IL and our work office is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago in the 60651 zip code.
  • Mileage reimbursement will be provided for driving between SM sites and Chicago office.
  • The applicant must be physically capable of transporting, lifting, and carrying supplies and HD boxes.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, sometimes consistently with the HD program.
  • The workplace is a smoke- and drug-free environment. Equal opportunity employer.

 

How to apply: Send resume to Program Coordinator, Tori Londrigan, Tori@GoBeyondHunger.org by Friday, May 9th.