Resources

Volunteer  

• Northridge Hospital Dietary Office 
• Volunteer needs to commit for a minimum of 100 hours. A minimum of 1X per week (for 4 hours). 
  Duties may include; Special Projects including menu signage, creating menus, speaking with patients and educating them on their diet/foods they can select from, learning how dietary kitchen/cafeteria process works, and doing market research on pricing. If interested please contact Karen Sabatino | 818-885-8500 X2961 | karen.sabatino@commonspirit.org

• Nutrition As Therapy
• Nutrition As Therapy private practice group is looking for a nutrition student to help at their office for 2-3 months. At the end of the volunteering commitment, the student will be able to shadow the RDs. For more about this program, please click here.

• Ojai Valley Community Hospital
• Seeking students looking to gain volunteer experience interacting with patients. For more about this program, please click here.

• Let's Grow Healthy!
• Enrich LA’s School Gardens by teaching children and our community about the health benefits of sustainable gardening. For more about this program, please click here.

• Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center

• Are you looking for some experience in a hospital setting? Do you like to meet new people? We have a perfect opportunity for you to join our volunteers. Currently seeking help in our Acute Rehab Kitchen located in Westlake Village.

  Must apply through our volunteer program. Visit our hospital website at losrobleshospital.com under community resources, become a volunteer. The program requires 4 hours/week. For more specifics you can contact Heidi Fernandez directly by emailing Heidi.fernandez@hcahealthcare.com. Looking to fill Monday through Saturday mornings. The hours are a little flexible. Start anytime between 9:00am to 10:00am. Get a free lunch while you are here. You will be working directly with our Diet Aides and kitchen staff. Look forward to having you join our team!

Volunteer Opportunities will be announced here as they become available. Please check back often to find new opportunities.

Internships 

The goal of the MMC Professional Experience Program is to provide real-world experiences for future nutrition professionals so that they may gain knowledge and practice skills.
To find out more about these internships, follow the links below:

• MMC Internship Program 
• CSUN Dietetic Internship Program
• The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP)

Internships will appear here as they become available during the semester. Please check back often to find new opportunities.

Jobs 

• Portos Cake Decorator 

• Our decorating team takes pride in creating, decorating, and completing all of our signature cakes. Join our team and work along with top chefs in the industry in a fun and upbeat environment. For more information click here.  

• Portos Cashier and Customer Service 

• Our Customer Service Associates play an important role in providing a memorable guest experience. Team members will be continuously interacting with guests, co-workers, and all levels of management in a safe, positive, and upbeat environment.. For more information click here.

• Portos Line Cook

• Kitchen Line Cooks are responsible for food preparation, presentation, recipe adherence and quality control. Join our team and work along with top chefs in the industry in a fun and upbeat environment. For more information click here.

• Portos Baker and Baker Assistant

• Our Oven Department is responsible for all bread and pastry production while meeting company quality standards. Join our team and work along with top chefs in the industry in a fun and upbeat environment. For more information click here.

• Marilyn Magaram Center Student Assistant

  • The Student Assistant will be working on various MMC projects and programs. The Student Assistant may work with CSUN students, professionals, and the general public. The Student Assistant is expected to promote an atmosphere of professionalism and to be courteous and helpful to all with whom they have contact. For more information please email magaram.center@csun.edu with your Fall 2023 availability along with your resume. Click here for more information. Link to apply

• Center for Discovery
  • The Diet Technician consults with the Registered Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services. Responsibilities include dietary support, grocery budget allocation, client menu planning, maintaining a clean and well stocked kitchen, cooking and baking as needed, and appropriately discerning between appropriate and inappropriate client eating behaviors. This experience will prepare you to be a Registered Dietitian with hands on experience, learning from dedicated professionals, and work. Click here for more information.

Student Work Opportunities

• Senior Congregate Menu Consultant 

• Review new menus and classify categories such as calories per serving, per item, per meal, per day. Contact (mledesma@ nhfca.org) for more information.

• Power Brands 

• We are looking for enthusiastic interns who are eager to learn and grow within the company! Interns will provide product development support for our Research and Development Department. Upon hiring, all duties will be assigned by the Internship Coordinators. For more information, click here.

• CNS/RQA/CA, Inc.

• Are you looking for a Community Nutrition experience to work towards your Dietetic Internship goals? Teach Nutrition Classes to the senior community!

  1. Flexible: Work around your classes.
  2. Get paid: pay TBD based on experience.
  3. Spanish speaking is a plus.

  For more information, email CNS@@foodsafe.com.

Job postings will be announced here as they become available. Please check back often for new, open, and already filled positions.

Academic Resources 

• Peer Mentoring
• The Peer Mentoring Program, was created to provide proactive advisement support and peer and faculty mentoring to our students. For additional details on this program, click here.

• DPD Orientation
• This is an orientation program for Didactic Program in Dietetics. For additional details on the course, click here.

• University Library
• University Library provides relevant collections, transformative information literacy education, innovative physical and virtual spaces, user-focused services, and diverse educational and cultural programming in support of student success, faculty scholarship, staff resource needs, and the greater CSUN community. Click here to go to the library's website.

• Build Poder
• BUILD PODER (Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity; Promoting Opportunities for Diversity in Education and Research, $22M, 2014-2019) is a large undergraduate biomedical research training program, sustained by the formation of a new Health Equity Research and Education (HERE) Center that supports 4 cluster-hired faculty members and postdoctoral scholars in engaging undergraduates in biomedical research. For additional details on the program, click here.

• Student Success
• Your success is CSUN’s top priority. Whether this is your first year on campus or you are preparing to graduate, there are people, programs, and initiatives to engage and support you throughout your academic journey and beyond. Explore the wealth of resources available to support students and help them maximize their academic potential and reach their personal and professional goals, click here.

Academic resources will appear here as they become available. Please check back often to find new and upcoming resources.

Additional Resources

• Free Food at CSUN
• CSUN offers free food to students at various centers around campus. For additional details, click here.

• CalFresh Outreach
• Calfresh Outreach provides application assistance and support for students who wish to apply for Calfresh benefits. For additional details, click here.

Additional resources will appear here as they become available. Please check back often to find new and upcoming resources.

Jobs Available      

• Portos Restaurant Manager Northridge, CA
  Full-time
  The Restaurant Manager along with the Management Team is responsible for managing all functions of the bakery. Key responsibilities include hiring, managing, supervising, and training team members and ensuring excellent guest service. 
  
  • To apply click here.

• Registered Dietitian Consultant
  Part-Time 
  Responsible for patient care in nutrition assessment/counseling of clients, coordinates Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) workshops, Implements wellness clinic programs and workshops, writes and presents reports related to program or administrative specialty as needed, and performs basic research and statistical analysis. 
• To apply go to the Campus HR employment page at http://www.csun.edu/careers/
• Select Join the Matadors External Applicants
• Send resume to magaram.center@csun.edu

• Registered Dietician Consultant Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Norwalk, CA
  Full-time
  At least one-year clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian. Current certification by the Commission of Dietetic Registration. Competency in food service management, child health, and the ability to work with children and adults. Experience with ChildPlus system (desired). Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Flexibility and availability in order to meet program needs. Must have driver's license and transportation to travel to program sites as needed.
• To apply click here. 

• Job postings will be announced here as they become available. Please check back often for new, open, and already filled positions.

Grants & Scholarships Available:

• FCS Scholarships 
• For more information, please click here. 

• Diversify Dietetics HUM Nutrition Internship Grant
• For more information, please click here.

• CPSDA Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Dietetic Internship Scholarship
• For more information, please click here. 

• HSI Research Fellowship from CalPoly Ponoma
  
• For more information, please click here.

• The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarships and Financial Aid 
  The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, through its many association groups, offers a variety of scholarships and educational stipends to individuals pursuing undergraduate and advanced degrees in dietetics or food and nutrition related areas. General scholarship and educational stipend information from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, the dietetic practice groups and affiliate (state) and district dietetic associations can be accessed from the respective group's information listed on this site.
• For more information and how to apply, please click here.

Scholarships will appear here as they become available during the semester. Please check back often to find new opportunities.

To see a list of community resources, visit our Nutrition Experts Community Resources page here: https://www.csun.edu/marilyn-magaram-center/nutrition-experts/community-resources

Tips for College Students

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SDFSA 

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Family and Consumer Sciences

• Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) encompasses the study of relationships among people and their personal environments, focusing on the impact of physical, biological, and social environments on human behavior and development.
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College of Health and Human Development 

• Health and Human Development students, faculty, staff, and community work together to improve the quality of life across the lifespan through research, education, and action. Our alumni are in professions that enrich health and well-being, fitness and activity, and living environments for individuals, families, and communities.
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Institute for Sustainability

• Sustainability is a key priority at California State University, Northridge, integrated into all aspects of the university from operations and infrastructure to outreach, education and research.  CSUN’s 10-year Sustainability Plan lays out our goals and activities in ten different functional areas.  Everyone at the university – administrators, staff, faculty and students – is an integral part of these efforts. We are a proud signatory to Second Nature’s Presidents’ Climate Commitment and are following a Climate Action Plan that will guide us towards climate neutrality by 2040.
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Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing

• The Institute is a collaborative of campus and community members committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, organizations and communities within Cal State Northridge’s service region. The primary mission of the Institute is to foster healthful living through community and campus partnerships.
• For more information visit their website

Southern California Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (SCIFT'S)

• "To fulfill human needs for a quality food supply through science, technology, and education."
• For more information visit their website

The New Heart of Campus 

• The New Heart of Campus was created by CSUN students for CSUN students. Focused on providing a sense of belonging for all Matadors through community spaces promoting relaxation, entertainment, socialization, unity in race, intersectionality, social and environmental justice, this beautiful combination of new construction and renovated facilities at the University Student Union is intended to be the new center of student life on campus.
• For more information visit their website