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Farmlink’s Summer Internship Program offers students an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector, specifically in food systems, sustainability, and development.
Opportunity Details
The Farmlink Project is a student-founded nonprofit organization with a mission to address food waste and food insecurity by providing efficient logistics to connect farmers with hunger-fighting charities across the United States. Their goal is to make the abundance of nutritious food grown in the U.S. accessible to all. Through our innovative work, we are helping to combat hunger while also reducing food waste, creating a more sustainable and equitable food system.
Summer Internship Opportunities
Farmlink’s Summer Internship Program offers students an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector, specifically in food systems, sustainability, and development. They are offering internships in three areas: Food Program, Development, and Sustainability. Interns will work closely with dedicated teams and contribute to impactful projects that address key challenges in food access, sustainability, and community outreach.
Food Program Interns
The Food Program team will host 4-5 interns who will help build out Farmlink’s charitable network and engage with hunger-fighting organizations. Interns will become familiar with the charitable food system through informational sessions on topics such as food policy, food justice, and regenerative agriculture.
Key Responsibilities:
This is a unique opportunity for interns to gain a deep understanding of how the charitable food system works and how nonprofits collaborate to address hunger across the U.S.
Development Intern
The Development team will host one intern who will support the team’s efforts to raise funds and build partnerships with organizations that align with Farmlink’s mission. This role is ideal for someone interested in nonprofit development and fundraising strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
This role provides valuable experience in nonprofit development, including corporate partnership building and donor engagement.
Sustainability Interns
The Sustainability team will host two interns, each focusing on different projects related to sustainability and food systems.
These roles require a strong technical knowledge of GIS and data analysis, and they offer an exciting opportunity to work on projects that directly impact sustainability and food systems.
Program Schedule
This is a 20 hr per week paid position. Interns are compensated $16/hr across development, food program, and sustainability positions. The program is 10 weeks in length, beginning June 2nd and ending August 8th.
Their program is designed for students pursuing an undergraduate degree, however, recent graduates and graduate students are welcome to apply. Upperclassman high school students may also apply, however, acceptance is rare.
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