Internships

The School Nutrition Association’s Internship Program is designed to provide interns with the training and opportunities necessary to pursue a district-level supervisory position in school nutrition. Whether you are a college student seeking hands-on experience or a seasoned school nutrition professional, SNA’s Internship Program connects you with opportunities to learn how school nutrition operations work.

Program Goals and Objectives:

• Prepare interns to assume district level/supervisory positions in school nutrition.
• Develop interns who can understand and assess the nutritional needs of diverse populations, especially of school-aged children at risk and of limited income.
• Provide an environment in which interns can appreciate and perform the variety of tasks required for operating successful school foodservice programs.
• Help interns communicate effectively in interactions with other professionals and stakeholders.
• Provide interns the comprehensive experience to sit for the SNS Credentialing Exam.