Nutrition Intern

Summary

Join MyFitnessPal as a Nutrition Intern and contribute to a team focused on improving user health through better food choices. This 10-week internship offers hands-on experience enhancing food data quality, building nutrition communication skills, supporting healthcare professional engagement, and monitoring industry trends. You will work on projects directly impacting the product and users, gaining valuable experience in nutrition, communications, and technology. The internship is remote and offers paid opportunities with potential for full-time conversion upon graduation. MyFitnessPal values a collaborative and inclusive environment, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• Be a current, full-time college student with at least one academic term remaining following an internship at MyFitnessPal
• Students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition (with the intent to become a registered dietitian) graduating between December 2025 and May 2026 (rising Juniors or Seniors)
• Students completing their Master of Science degree with an emphasis in nutrition between December 2025 and May 2026
• Full Time MBA students between the 1st and 2nd year of their program
• Ability to read, interpret and communicate nutrition science
• Organization and Work Streams. Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Communication is key. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented. Attention to detail is key when navigating nutrition science and multiple work streams. Meeting deadlines and completing tasks in a timely manner will be required
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong initiative and self-starter
• Connectivity and Work Environment. You will need access to reliable internet and a comfortable place to work in a remote environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in enhancing food data quality within the app by supporting our team of Food Data Curators on reviewing reported foods, editing food data and nutrition fact verification of recipes
• Build your nutrition communication skills through authoring a monthly newsletter and opportunities to work cross-functionally with our PR, Editorial and Social Media teams
• Support our healthcare professional engagement strategy, with a key focus on registered dietitians
• Remain informed of nutrition industry trends, current nutrition research and developments, monitoring coverage to identify areas of opportunity
• Provide regular reports on projects and work streams

Benefits

• Paid internship with potential conversion to full time upon graduation
• Remote equal philosophy enabling you to work from any state in which we have operations in the continental U.S. (currently, not including AK)
• A dynamic, motivating and fun work environment
• Mentorship and guidance from senior staff and leadership
• Opportunity to work on a product with a positive impact on people’s lives
• Face-to-Face Connections : We value personal connections. Enjoy opportunities to meet and connect with your team members in person to help forge meaningful relationships that extend beyond the virtual realm. Teams meet as often as needed and all of MyFitnessPal gathers annually
• Flexibility At Its Best: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve. Enjoy a flexible time-off policy and work on your own terms with our Responsible Time Off benefit
• Give Back: Use your volunteer days off to support what matters most to you. Each full time teammate receives 2 days per calendar year to give back to their community through service
• Mentorship Program: Take control of your career through our mentorship program where, if you’d like, you will be matched with a teammate who can help you scale your skills and propel your growth
• Family-Friendly Support : Embrace the journey with confidence and care. Enjoy our paid maternity and paternity leave, to provide time to balance family responsibilities with your career and take the time needed to strengthen family relationships. We understand the complexities of starting or expanding a family, which is why we provide best-in-class comprehensive assistance for fertility-related matters
• Wellness Comes First : Live Good Health is one of our core values. Receive a monthly Wellness Allowance, empowering you to focus on your physical and mental well-being by choosing from a range of wellness initiatives, including dedicated mental health days
• Celebrate Greatness: Your hard work deserves recognition! Our reward and recognition platform empowers peers to acknowledge and reward each other for the exceptional contributions they make
• Elevate Your Health & Fitness: Get access to MyFitnessPal Premium, allowing you to take your fitness, health and wellness journey to new heights
• Unlock Your Potential: Access our virtual learning and development library, and participate in training opportunities to continuously grow and enhance your skills
• Championing Inclusion : Our dedicated DEI Committee actively fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress across the organization
• Healthcare Matters: Your well-being is our priority. Take advantage of our competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits that cater to your holistic healthcare needs. Feel secure and supported on your wellness journey
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from our retirement savings program, giving you peace of mind for your financial goals. Reach them sooner with MyFitnessPal’s competitive employer match