BRWIA is currently seeking applications for a paid summer internship through the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation to begin on May 31st.

Position: Local Food Systems Intern
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Internship description: The Local Food Systems intern will strengthen the local food system by creating ties between producers and consumers, by developing our Female Farmer Profile Project, working with our farmers' market & beginning farmer training programs. The Local Food Systems intern will work across multiple programs focused on supporting producers and increasing consumer access to local foods. These programs include: the Female Farmer Profile Project, CRAFT program (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training), King Street Market, and the High Country Food Hub. The intern’s primary focus will be our Female Farmer Profile Project.
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Learn more about the internship and apply today! The deadline to apply is February 11th at 12:00 pm.

Summer 2019 BRWIA Internships

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​ Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) and websites (Weebly, Squarespace)
• Interest in High Country food systems or sustainable agriculture
• Ability to work independently with self-guided initiative
• 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
• Working knowledge of Google Drive, Mailchimp, and Canva​

Internships Offered

Communications Internship

​Internship Responsibilities:
​Work closely with BRWIA's Executive Director and Outreach Team to support:

• Communication planning and execution
• Refine and develop online presence (website, social media)
• Help with event promotion and fundraising events
• Support monthly newsletters for each program
• Support data tracking, filing, finances, and press releases​​

 Local Foods Education Internship

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​Internship Responsibilities:

• Publicize educational events to the general community through social media posts and flier creation
• Help with developing educational resources
• Schedule daily social media posts highlighting featured producers and other Food Hub related info  
• Assist with the Food Hub's weekly newsletter
• Create graphics in canva for social media and newsletter usage 
• Data collection and analysis related to social media
• Assistance with general tasks in the BRWIA office as needed and other duties pertaining to educational programs as needed by BRWIA staff

Time Commitment:
10 - 15 hrs/week
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King Street 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 Tuesday afternoons). Schedule may vary depending on interest and duration of the internship. 

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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 2:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesdays and/or for at least 4 hours between 8:00 am and 5:30 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

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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.