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Research Intern
CompanyCalifornia Association of Food Banks
LocationOakland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 26, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will conduct a landscape analysis of the agricultural community in Sacramento County, documenting worker demographics, stakeholders, and existing research. Responsibilities also include interviewing stakeholders in English and Spanish and engaging with agricultural workers on pilot initiatives.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
35
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
The California Association of Food Banks is working to create a hunger-free California. Harnessing the voice of our 40+ member food banks of California, we influence public policy, collaborate with local farmers to get fresh food into our food banks, and provide nourishment to millions of food insecure families and individuals.
About the Role
- Conducting a landscape analysis of the agricultural community in Sacramento County and surrounding regions; i.e., documenting the size of the worker community, locations, languages spoken, cultural food needs, major employers, other key stakeholders and organizations, and relevant data or prior research findings;
- Interviewing stakeholders in English and Spanish to understand barriers to food access faced by agricultural workers in this region;
- Engaging with agricultural workers in the design, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of pilot initiatives impacting their communities;
- Assisting with research activities, including in-person data collection (surveys, focus groups) in English and/or Spanish, with the possibility of collecting biomarker samples or de-identified health information;
- Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data;
- Writing reports and contributing to other materials to document activities and the impact of the project;
- Performing other related tasks as needed.
- The position will be remote/hybrid, with 1-2 days per month in our Oakland office.
- 20 hours per week for 16 weeks
Compensation: The hourly rate is determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. The budgeted hourly rate that CAFB expects to pay for this position is $35.00 per hour
Key Skills
Data CollectionQualitative Data AnalysisQuantitative Data AnalysisInterviewingReport WritingLandscape AnalysisCommunity EngagementSurvey AdministrationFocus GroupsBiomarker Sampling
Categories
AgricultureScience & ResearchSocial ServicesData & Analytics
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