About the role#
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is looking for ten students to serve as Micro-Internship Assistants. You will work with Dr. Xu Yang to provide technical food safety assistance to local urban farmers and small food businesses. This is a 40-hour paid program.
What you'll do#
- Provide food safety support to urban farmers and food industry businesses.
- Act as a liaison between these local stakeholders and Dr. Xu Yang.
- Write a final report on your food safety project at the end of the program.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at Cal Poly Pomona.
- Practical experience with food safety.
- Strong social skills to communicate with stakeholders.
- Preferred background includes experience in the food industry, outreach, or extension work.
- Knowledge of GMP, food safety auditing, and manufacturing settings is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Pomona, California.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a part-time, paid position with rolling enrollment.
About Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is a nonprofit organization established in 1966. It operates in the higher education sector and provides services to Cal Poly Pomona. The organization manages dining, college retail, student housing, hospitality, and real estate. Surplus funds from these operations support the university by providing financial and facility resources for students, faculty, and staff.
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