Employment and Internship Opportunities
Are you passionate about children’s health and committed to leading a healthy lifestyle? If so, check out our open positions and apply to join the Fit4Kids’ team!
full-time Bike and Pedestrian Education RHOPES Member
About the Position Fit4Kids is partnering with the City of Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building to host a service member! This is a 12 month commitment from September 2024 to August 2025. This is a Full Time position which is roughly 34 hours per week with a $28,574 stipend paid biweekly. In partnership with Richmond Public Schools, Fit4Kids Safe ...
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full-time Grants and Communications Coordinator
About the Position: Fit4Kids is seeking a highly motivated, energetic professional for our full-time Grants and Communications Coordinator position. This position will primarily focus on researching, writing, and managing foundation, corporate, and government grants. Additionally, they will manage certain communication and marketing responsibilities, for example our e-newsletter and social media. Our ideal candidate will also support our Young Professionals Board ...
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full-time Garden Program Coordinator
Are you looking to get your hands dirty and help students in Richmond eat more veggies? Do you enjoy nutrition education, gardening, and working with children? We’re looking for a Garden Coordinator to join the team at Greater Richmond Fit4Kids! As a Garden Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for hiring and managing garden educators, coordinating in school and after school garden ...
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part-time Seasonal Garden Educators
About the Position: Fit4Kids is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Learning Gardens program as seasonal part-time Garden Educators! We have two exciting positions available: Position 1: After School Garden Educator Position 2: During School Garden Educator Employment Period: August 19, 2024- December 6, 2024, with an exciting opportunity to renew in February 2025! What You’ll Do: ...
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APPLY TO JOIN THE FIT4KIDS TEAM
Fit4Kids is committed to equal access and opportunity for everyone. Fit4Kids does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religious affiliation, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, or veteran status in employment, partnership or program delivery.
Internships
Fit4Kids’ newly structured high school and college internship program mentors the next generation of professionals entering the field of health and wellness. Interns are immersed in a professional setting that directly aligns with their career goals. This invaluable experience provides students with skills that will promote their professional success for years to come!
Expectations
Ideal candidates are self-motivated, enthusiastic, able to work independently and collaboratively, adaptable, patient, able to work well with children, and able to provide their own transportation to programming sites (as much of our programming is done off-site!). Prior experience with health and nutrition is not necessary; however, a passion for both is highly encouraged.
Internship Details
On-site training will be provided. Applicants are required to submit a background check prior to service with Fit4Kids.
The internship will be 10-20 hours a week. Candidates must be available on a M/W or T/R schedule, with availability 1-5:30 pm, to fulfill after-school programmatic needs. A financial stipend will be provided at the end of the semester.
Public Health, Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work, and Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science (HPEX) majors are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as student-athletes, intramural athletes, and individuals with group fitness and coaching experience. Individuals with Spanish-speaking proficiencies are also encouraged to apply.
Apply for an Intership
If you have any questions, email Sam Clavel at sam@grfit4kids.org.
