*[Seeking student volunteer for in-office Nutrition Assistant position in West Hempstead, Long Island]* *She is seeking someone fairly local and to come in-office to volunteer as a nutrition assistant. *Position : Nutrition Assistant- Intern* *Position Description: Intern is responsible for assisting registered Dietitian Nutritionist in all aspects of running her private practice both offline and online as noted in the responsibilities below.* *Learning Goals:* 1. Understand the inner-workings of running a nutrition business 2. Gain knowledge of the role of medical nutrition therapy as it relates to diabetes management, gastrointestinal conditions and other chronic conditions by following actual cases 3.Gain knowledge in intuitive eating principles and applications 4.Improve research and writing skills 5. Learn how to build an online nutrition presence *Administrative Responsibilities* - Greet patients and clients - Answer phones and take messages - Appointment confirmations - Manage day-to-day tasks in the office - Take patient payments, billing, and other general office duties such as filing, copying, and product inventory *Other Responsibilities* - Nutritional analysis of food records and recipes - Documentation in patient medical records - Development of educational handouts and meal plans - Maintain updated monthly waiting room bulletin board - MD reports management - Nutrition practice marketing offline and online - Research and weekly blog and article writing - Social media involvement: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube *Skills and Qualifications:* - Dietetics major in a 4-year accredited program - Ability to do internet nutrition-related research - Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Nutritionist Pro - Friendly and personable; customer service experience prefered but not necessary *Advanced Skills and Qualifications ( preferred, but not necessary)* - Access to and knowledge of video software for producing custom videos - Should be creative and able to create custom content such as images and ads for use online - Access to Adobe Photoshop or similar program helpful - Ability to stay organized and manage weekly videos as well as other media content *Potential to move into a paid position.* *Contact Information:* Bonnie R. GIller, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES BRG Dietetics & Nutrition, P.C. www.brghealth.com 516-486-4569 bonnie@brghealth.com -- *Marlee Hirsch* | Secretary Qc Dietetics Club *Email:* qcdieteticsclub@gmail.com [image: created with MySignature.io] <https://www.instagram.com/qc_dieteticsclub/>