Howard County Food Council Internship

The Howard County Food Council (HCFC), led by the Howard County Health Department and the University of Maryland Extension – Howard County, is seeking an enthusiastic intern to support community initiatives aimed at reducing food and nutrition insecurity across the county. Established in 2025, HCFC focuses on addressing the upstream root causes of food insecurity, advancing policy-based solutions, and strengthening coordination among local partners to improve efficiency and access to resources.

The HCFC’s mission is to promote food security in Howard County by bringing together multi-sector partners to advance equitable and sustainable systems-level solutions. The intern will play a key role in supporting HCFC’s ongoing work by engaging with community partners, contributing to program planning, and assisting with data-driven decision-making. This internship offers hands-on experience in food systems coordination, community engagement, and public health programming. 

Applications are due November 8th! Click for more information and apply here!