Dietetic Sports Nutrition Intern

Portland Trail Blazers
Portland, Oregon

Shoot your shot and become a part of the team behind the team.

 

As our Dietetic Sports Nutrition Intern, you'll spend the 2024-2025 NBA Season reporting to the Director of Performance Nutrition and Dietetics, supporting the Trail Blazer Nutrition team. In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in multiple aspects of the Blazers organization, including nutrition, dietetics, and the culinary aspects of daily operations.

 

To succeed in this position, you must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and quickly identify and act on job duties. You should also be a team player who can thrive in a dynamic workplace and challenge yourself to grow at a high level, while maintaining attention to detail.

 

About the Internship:

  • Internship Duration: September 2024 – April 2025 with potential for extension based on NBA post-season.
  • Part-time commitment: Expect to work an average of 28-30 hours per week.
  • Location: Tualatin, Oregon; this is an on-site role, not remote.
  • Industry: Dive into the dynamic world of Sports & Entertainment, gaining exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into what it truly means to be part of the team behind the team.
 

As our Dietetic Sports Nutrition Intern, you will:

 

Support and Collaboration:

  • Assist the Director of Performance Nutrition and Dietetics and Nutrition Staff as needed, including coordinating road logistics (locker room snacks, plane meals, post-game meals).
  • Collaborate with the culinary team to support athlete needs, including menu development, managing allergies/intolerances, and kitchen preparation.
     

Inventory and Procurement:

  • Manage weekly inventory, ordering, and stocking of waters, beverages, smoothie stations, snacks for travel, and more.
  • Maintain clean and stocked fueling and smoothie stations throughout the day across various locations (dining, weight room, court, front office kitchen).
  • Perform in-person grocery shopping twice weekly to meet all nutrition and kitchen operation needs.
  • Maintain positive relationships with vendors to ensure smooth procurement processes.
     

Food Preparation and Sanitation:

  • Prepare post-practice shakes and assist with supplement stocking.
  • Support kitchen staff daily with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas, including smoothie stations.
  • Ensure the quality and safety of food by adhering to sanitary measures, including cleaning surfaces, sweeping floors, and properly storing food items.
     

Travel and Game Day Responsibilities:

  • Handle the responsibility of dropping off plane meals 50% of the time, managing travel snacks inventory, ordering, and packing travel cases.
  • Participate in rotations for morning PF and game night coverage on home game days.
     

Administrative and Educational Duties:

  • Assist with all departmental monthly expense reports.
  • Prepare all printed materials needed for the nutrition department, such as plane meal labels, signs, and menus.
  • Contribute to developing nutrition education materials under the direction of the Director of Performance Nutrition & Dietetics.
  • Always provide professional customer service and communication.
     

Safety and Compliance:

  • Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
  • Adhere to all regulations related to bloodborne pathogens, infection control, hazardous materials, and fire safety.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Director of Nutrition and Director of Performance Nutrition & Dietetics.
 

Apply to be our next star if you:

  • Are at least 18 years of age.
  • Have recently obtained a degree in Nutrition or a related degree with transferrable skills.
  • Hold or can obtain a ServSafe Food Handlers permit within 30 days of hire.
  • Are highly organized with extreme attention to detail.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at teamwork.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and nonverbally.
  • Have strong situational awareness and demonstrate the utmost professionalism.
  • Manage your time efficiently and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Are coachable and committed to daily excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Adapt well to diverse environments and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
  • Have strong problem-solving skills and can identify and resolve issues effectively.
  • Are available to work a flexible schedule, which could include evenings and weekends, pending business needs
     

Internship Program Incentives:

  • Pay: $20/hour
  • Career development opportunities through Leadership Lunch & Learns, participation in company-wide initiatives and trainings, and a dedicated team of People & Culture professionals to support you through your entire internship.
  • Group internship activities where all interns in differing departments participate in fun activities on and off campus.
  • Participation in the end-of-season Internship Expo, an opportunity to further build your network and have the business to see your internship experience and projects highlighted.
  • Access to our Alumni Program for all Rip City interns, where you can connect with previous interns for mentorship, networking, and insights on how they leveraged their internship experiences.
  • Plus, perks like discounted tickets to Blazer games, Rose Quarter events, and Regal Cinema, 50% off monthly TriMet passes, free employee parking, and more!
 

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual phone inquiries or follow-up emails. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly.