Community Alliance Intern

Position: Community Alliance Intern (Part-time) 

Location: Long Beach, CA (Onsite)

Position Overview: The Community Alliance Intern supports the team by building trusted relationships across local communities and advocating for both the Food Allergy Community and the Food Allergy Institute (FAI). This role provides hands-on experience in community outreach, event coordination, and public advocacy. By serving as a visible, empathetic advocate, the intern will help educate families, raise awareness for the Tolerance Induction Program (TIP), and expand our community footprint.

Please note: This position requires approximately 50% local travel throughout Los Angeles and Orange County.

The ideal candidate is mission-driven, enthusiastic, and eager to learn how to connect with families and community organizations. They thrive in a dynamic environment, are highly organized, and are ready to tackle both administrative event preparation and face-to-face community advocacy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Field Outreach & Travel: Represent the Food Allergy Institute and advocate for the food allergy community through regular travel across Los Angeles and Orange County. Help identify, connect with, and present to diverse audiences, including educators, early childhood development centers, K-12 schools, PTAs, colleges, medical offices, and community groups, to expand FAI's regional footprint.

• Event Preparation & Swag Management: Assist with the end-to-end logistical preparation for field events. This includes researching, securing, organizing, and distributing promotional swag, brochures, and educational materials to ensure a polished brand presence.

• Community Training & Education: Assist the team in training the community through our EMSA Approved EAI (Epinephrine Auto-Injector) Program. Support the execution of awareness campaigns, school/college staff trainings, anaphylaxis response days, and parent info nights.

• Event Support: Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of in-person and virtual events designed to raise awareness, educate families, and build strong community ties.

• Digital Community Engagement: Support the daily monitoring and engagement of The Pantry Facebook group, helping to foster a safe, supportive online environment for food allergy families.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work alongside the marketing and clinic teams to ensure consistent messaging and seamless event execution across all community touchpoints.

• Reporting & Administration: Assist in tracking event metrics, community meeting outcomes, and partnership developments.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Non-Profit Management, Public Health, Business, or a related field is strongly preferred.

• Experience: Prior experience in customer service, campus involvement, volunteering, advocacy, or event coordination is a plus.

• Skills:

  • Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel locally up to 50% of the time.

  • Strong attention to detail, specifically regarding inventory management, event packing, and logistical prep.

  • Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills; comfortable engaging empathetically with parents, educators, campus leaders, medical professionals, and business operators.

  • Familiarity with social media platforms and event management tools.

  • Self-starter mentality with the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

• Preferred: A strong interest in community advocacy and a basic understanding of pediatric food allergies.

About Us:

Founded in 2015, the Food Allergy Institute (FAI) is a cutting-edge research and clinical care center revolutionizing food allergy treatment. Our Tolerance Induction Program™ is the first of its kind, bringing patients to the point where they can eat whatever they want, whenever they want, without having to worry about any kind of reaction. The success of FAI is built on years of development involving proprietary biomarkers, data analytics and modeling systems which allow unique patient specific therapy to be deployed in the clinic setting and at home safely.

Why Join FAI?

The Food Allergy Institute (FAI) is home to innovative thinkers, problem solvers, and passionate leaders who are transforming the world of food allergy treatment. Our work is life-changing for patients and their families, and every member of our team plays a vital role in supporting our mission. With over 180 employees, Our diverse team includes Physicians in the specialties of Pediatrics, Pulmonary, Allergy & Immunology, Emergency Medicine, as well as Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, and a PhD level research team. In the food allergy world, the growth of FAI is unique in reflecting the effectiveness of its treatment approach and the supportive environment fostered by its team of professionals. At FAI, you'll be part of a team dedicated to making a real impact. We provide access to cutting-edge technology, offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and endless opportunities for professional development and career growth. Join us in transforming food allergy care and be inspired to make a difference.

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk between multiple office locations that include the use of stairs (elevator is only available in some instances). This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. 

The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.