Program Information The purpose of this field placement is to maintain and continue to evolve the Basic Needs program for students at CSUMB.
The intern will:
Conduct significant research on the CalFresh Food program, a federally funded nutrition program.
Develop outreach materials, specific to the CSUMB student body, which will serve to educate and inform.
Create social media posts for Basic Needs accounts and platforms.
Offer outreach to students seeking guidance on the CalFresh application process and/or other basic needs resources.
Hands-on assistance with CalFresh applications using our unique campus log-in.
Develop and deliver presentations on the CalFresh Outreach Program and other Basic Needs Initiative programs.
CalFresh Outreach and assistance for CSUMB students. Developing a presentation, publicity materials, being a standing member of the Basic Needs Committee, attending all Food Pantry days to promote CalFresh to students...and more!
The CSUMB Basic Needs Initiative endeavors to support students to be successful by ensuring their basic needs are met through resources, access and advocacy. Basic Needs refers to the food, housing and overall wellness security of our community. Having one’s basic needs met has a direct impact on the academic performance, mental health, physical health, professional development and holistic wellbeing of our students. The target population served is CSUMB students.
Services provided:
The purpose of this field placement is to maintain and continue to evolve the CalFresh Outreach program for students at CSUMB.
The intern will:
- Conduct significant research on the CalFresh program, a federally funded nutrition program.
- Develop outreach materials, specific to the CSUMB student body, which will serve to educate and inform.
- Table at various campus events, including AS Food Pantry Days to promote CalFresh and all of the Basic Needs resources.
- Offer outreach to students seeking guidance on the CalFresh application process.
- Hands-on assistance with CalFresh applications using our unique campus log-in.
- Develop and deliver presentations on the CalFresh Outreach Program.
- Collect, maintain and interpret data on interactions with students about CalFresh and those who are successful in acquiring CalFresh benefits.
- Consistently check and respond to emails in the CalFresh account.
- Assist generally with the Basic Needs Initiative.
- Participate as a standing member of Basic Needs Committee
- Other duties assigned.