Join our team and help us strengthen the High Country local food system.
Spring 2026 Internships - CLOSED
All Spring 2026 internships are now filled. We are accepting Summer 2026 internships through April 4th, 2026. Applications submitted after April 4th, 2026 may not be considered. Only apply to one internship, please.
Please follow the links below for the internship of your choosing when open. Each program has its own internship application.
If you have questions, email [email protected] or the program lead on your internship application.
Qualifications for all internships:
Interest in High Country food systems or sustainable agriculture
Ability to work independently with self-guided initiative
Knowledge of and experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram)
Strong attention to detail and well organized
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to complete tasks and respond to email communications in a timely manner
Comfortable interacting with diverse populations and speaking in front of groups of people
All Spring 2026 internships are now filled. We are accepting Summer 2026 internships through April 4th, 2026. Applications submitted after April 4th, 2026 may not be considered. Only apply to one internship, please.
Work closely with the BRWIA staff to support the King Street Farmers' Market
Provide assistance at the Market Managers' booth, including processing SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks transactions
Support the planning, publicizing, and facilitating of weekly special events including musical performances and cooking demos, and collecting market data.
Interact directly with local food producers/farmers as well as market patrons.
Create content for newsletter, social media posts, and printed promotional material.
Complete routine tasks such as set-up/break-down of the Market space.
Other duties pertaining to market program as needed by BRWIA Staff.
Time commitment:
8-15 hours a week
MUST be available Tuesday afternoons (1:30pm - 8pm) April - October during summer and fall internships; OR Saturday mornings December - March for spring internships
Schedule mayvary depending on interest and duration of the internship.
You must volunteer in the Food Hub before applying for a Food Hub Internship. See the volunteer link above to get started. Please tell staff while you are volunteering that you will be applying for an internship.
Internship Responsibilities:
Work closely with the BRWIA staff to support the High Country Food Hub
Interact directly with local food producers/farmers as well as Market patrons.
Help with organizing orders at the Food Hub for pickup day
Help with creating content for the newsletter and social media posts and general day-to-day upkeep at the Food Hub
Other duties pertaining to market programs as needed by BRWIA Staff
Time Commitment:
5-20 hours a week, depending on interest, program, and duration of the internship.
Must be available from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesdays and/or for at least 4 hours between 8:00 am and 6:30 pm on Wednesday
The LocalFAM Internship directly supports the operation of the Local Food As Medicine program. LocalFAM is BRWIA's food access program that includes multiple grant-funded projects with the goal of connecting the High Country with free, healthy food.
This internship is geared toward individuals who have an interest in health education and programs that address food insecurity and other social determinants of health. Strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively coordinate tasks is required.
Internship Responsibilities:
Assist with receiving, sorting, and packing products at the Food Hub
Lead weekly LocalFAM bag packing tasks, including setup and guiding volunteers
Assist with Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) program tasks
Help develop the Nutrition Education Library by creating recipes and nutrition information materials
Special projects based on Intern's interests or school requirements
Other duties pertaining to LocalFAM programs as needed by BRWIA Staff
Time commitment:
10-20 hours a week. Some work from home hours may be allowed for specific tasks or projects.
This internship with Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) supports outreach and community engagement efforts for the organization and its programs.
It’s designed for individuals interested in helping local farm businesses and food organizations succeed through creative, strategic marketing and effective communications. Interns will gain hands-on experience connecting community members with the vibrant local food system of the High Country.
Internship Responsibilities:
Creating content for Food Hub and BRWIA social media channels including: feed posts, reels, and stories
Develop Social Media Campaigns/Series that increase the demand for local food and educate consumers on our local food system and BRWIA programs
Use the BRWIA camera to capture operations and high quality photo
Assist the Events and Outreach Coordinator in developing a social media calendar, including Instagram and Facebook.
Time Commitment:
5–10 hours per week. Schedule is flexible, but interns must be available for at least 2 hours on Wednesdays. Availability on Tuesdays for at least 2 hours is also preferred.
Thank you for your interest in our internships. Please note that we will reach out for an interview approximately two months before the start of the internship season. If you will need an internship confirmed or forms signed earlier than that for class credit, please reach out to the internship's director as indicated in the form.
Previous Internships
Previous positions posted to give you an idea of the types of Internships available at different times of the year.
Food Hub Internship
Internship Responsibilities:
Work closely with the BRWIA staff to support the High Country Food Hub
Interact directly with local food producers/farmers as well as Market patrons.
Help with organizing orders at the Food Hub for pickup day (must be available from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesdays and/or for at least 4 hours between8:00 am and 6:30 pm on Wednesdays)
Help with creating content for the newsletter and social media posts and general day-to-day upkeep at the Food Hub
Other duties pertaining to market programs as needed by BRWIA Staff
Time Commitment: 5-20 hours a week (must be available during at least one of the time slots listed above), depending on interest, program, and duration of the internship.
Farmers' Market Internship
Internship Responsibilities:
Work closely with the BRWIA staff to support the King Street Farmers' Market program
Provide assistance at the Market Managers' booth, including processing SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks transactions, helping to plan, publicize, and facilitate weekly special events including musical performances and cooking demos, and collecting/analyzing market data.
Interact directly with local food producers/farmers as well as market patrons.
Help with creating content for newsletter, social media posts, and printed promotional material.
Complete routine tasks such as set-up/break-down of the Market space.
Other duties pertaining to market program as needed by BRWIA Staff.
Time commitment: 8-15 hours a week (must be available on Saturday mornings December - March, Tuesday evenings May - October). Schedule mayvary depending on interest and duration of the internship.
Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) Internship
Internship Responsibilities:
Work closely with the BRWIA staff to support the High Country Food Hub (must be available from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesdays and/or for at least 4 hours between8:00 am and 6:30 pm on Wednesdays)
Help with creating content for the newsletter and social media posts and general day-to-day upkeep at the Food Hub
Interact directly with local food producers/farmers
Develop CRAFT workshops and roundtable discussions for producers/farmers
Other duties pertaining to the CRAFT program as needed by BRWIA staff
For more information on the CRAFT program, click here.
Time Commitment: 5-20 hours a week (must be available during at least one of the time slots listed above), depending on interest, program, and duration of the internship.
Thanks to all of our amazing interns over the years! Here's a peak at our recent interns:
