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​​Intern​

Join our team and help us strengthen the High Country local food system.



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​Now accepting applications for Summer & Fall 2020

​ 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) and websites (Weebly, Squarespace)
• 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​

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Why Intern?

Please note, you may not receive a confirmation email. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to info@brwia.org. Many thanks for your interest!

Internships offered:

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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
• Video and other visual storytelling
• Support data tracking, filing, finances, and press releases

 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 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Tuesdays and/or for at least 4 hours between 8:00 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

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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.

Farmers' Market Internship

Internship Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the BRWIA staff to support the King Street Farmers' Market program and the Winter 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.