Intern - Parks & Recreation / Nutrition

JOB The City of Tualatin is offering an opportunity to learn about the daily operations of the Juanita Pohl Center Meal Program funded under the Older Americans Act. This role provides hands-on experience in congregate meal service, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, nutrition standards, and programs and services that promote nutrition education, wellness, and social engagement among older adults. The Nutrition Program Intern will support nutrition education and community engagement activities for older adults through presentations, cooking demonstrations, food tastings, and educational materials. Responsibilities include assisting with participant outreach, data collection, meal program reporting, surveys, and recordkeeping. The intern will also help promote the meal program within the community and support efforts to engage underserved populations. This position provides hands-on experience in nutrition program coordination, participant engagement, data management, and compliance within a publicly funded aging services program.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. Designs and performs in-depth research. Compiles data, synthesizes information, creates charts and graphics. Performs interviews with various stakeholders, including city staff and staff from other governmental organizations. Reviews work processes and identifies opportunities for improvement. Presents findings to city staff, City Council, community groups, and/or the public. Conducts community engagement at meetings and events. Performs general clerical and staff functions, including but not limited to preparing meeting notes, scheduling, maintaining records, and providing information to the public.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possession of a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Other Qualifications:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level is usually moderate.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be filed online at http://www.tualatinoregon.gov. No e-mailed, mailed, personally delivered, or faxed applications or resumes can be accepted in lieu of the online application. Please apply at your earliest convenience. The first review will occur on July 2, 2026, and applications will be reviewed weekly thereafter. If you have a general question regarding the recruitment, contact Human Resources at recruitment@tualatin.gov.

PLEASE NOTE

: You may submit a resume in addition to the online application, but it cannot replace the online application work history section. The online application must be completed in its entirety. Online applications with incomplete sections may be disqualified from continuing in the recruitment process. The City of Tualatin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.