Integrated Family Community Services believes everyone deserves to be healthy, and that individual access to nutrition affects the overall health of our society. To achieve this vision, IFCS offers a variety of programs including daily hunger alleviation food distributions, financial assistance, and wellness vouchers to local recreation centers. Our Company Culture IFCS is based on the desire of one woman in Englewood to make a difference in her community. We aim to emulate that day in and day out by leveraging donations, grants, and volunteers in the Denver Metro Area to the benefit of our neighbors earning low incomes or living with fixed incomes. Our small team is dynamic and diverse, representing varied racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds. 

Responsibilities for the Intern:

· Provide bilingual support service to participants on new enrollment, update profiles, lost food bank card, and data entry issues needed to enter the no-cost food market.  

· Educate participants about the IFCS financial assistance and enrichment programs, as well as external community resources. 

· Does research on community resources and updates resource handouts as needed.  

· Aids Program Director with additional program-related tasks as needed. 

· Assist the Food Market with additional tasks in the Market.  

Key Skills Required for Success: 

· Good interpersonal skills that actively listen and give compassionate services to participants.  

· Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish proficiently.  

· Accurately completes data entry with good speed and attention to detail. 

· Willing and able to work with people from a variety of socioeconomic, cultural, and personal backgrounds including individuals with diverse identities and/or disabilities. 

Expected Takeaway from the Internship: 

· Advanced understanding of IFCS Hunger Alleviation, Financial Assistance, and Wellness Programs.  

· Working knowledge of Denver Metro Area community resources and systems for people experiencing poverty. 

· Gain experience in problem-solving, customer service, and oral communication skills in a fast-paced environment. 

· Increase computer skills in Microsoft Office, Database Entry, and Email communication. 

· Practice speaking, writing, and reading Spanish. 

Work Schedule: 

Interns will be expected to work in person for 12 – 15 hours a week Monday through Friday. The schedule is flexible but must be during office hours 8 am – 4:30 pm.