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Fall Farmer Policy Intern

Position Overview

We are looking for a self-motivated individual interested in grassroots policy development and organic farming policy and issues. The internship will be a hybrid format, primarily remote but with occasional in-person meetings, as our Policy Director works in Washington, D.C. out of a home office.   The expectation is 12-15 hrs/week.  The intern will gain experience communicating with a variety of stakeholders, exposure to industry and government partners, learn more about the farm bill and organic policy development, gain experience in preparing for effective meetings with legislators, and gain knowledge in organic standards development and the role of the USDA.  

Core Responsibilities

We seek an intern for the Fall Semester who can learn all aspects of operations and practice at our advocacy organization. The intern will report primarily to Lily Hawkins, Policy Director.  Primary responsibilities may include:

• Power-mapping newly elected members of congress. 
• Compiling data on organic production in key legislative districts.
• Researching organic issues and topics and providing reports that inform policy work
• Writing 1-2 articles for Organic Voice, OFA’s quarterly digital magazine.   One summarizing the lobby day, one focusing on a topic of interest to farmers interested in organic, farmers transitioning to organic, or farmers newly certified organic.
• Researching and preparing written comments for the National Organic Standards Board
• Virtually attending part of the National Organic Standards Board meeting in October.
• Virtually attending policy committee meetings with organic farmer leaders.

Qualifications

• Full time undergraduate or graduate student interested in exploring a career in sustainable policy development or the field of organic agriculture.  
• Attention to detail and ability to learn, develop and maintain our organization’s systems and procedures
• Willingness to receive and give honest feedback
• Outstanding written communication skills
• Excellent skills in managing multiple projects at various stages
• BIPOC students are strongly encouraged to apply

Other Details

This is a temporary part-time paid internship position compliant with DOL’s definition of an internship. This internship will operate remotely with occasional in-person D.C. meetings if able. for Spring Semester and is expected to be 12-15 hours/week.  The internship will cover 150 working hours at a rate of $15/hour for undergraduate students and $18/hour for graduate students. BIPOC students are strongly encouraged.  Please specify your work hours of availability in your application.   

To Apply Please fill out this application by August 31.

Fall Farmer Services Intern

Position Overview

Organic farmers go the extra mile, working with nature to produce healthy, nutritious food for their communities and serve as good stewards of water and land.  Do you want to know these farmers?  Do you want to understand why they do what they do and what they need to do their job more effectively?  Do you want to help get barriers out of their way?

If you have:

• 15-20 hours/week
• The ability to work remotely and communicate effectively
• A positive attitude and a hunger for change
• A strong interest in:
  •  Organic, sustainable, and regenerative agriculture,
  •  grassroots organizing,
  •  and organic farmer issues. 

Please consider applying for this opportunity!

Gain experience communicating with a variety of stakeholders, working with industry and government partners,and learn more about direct farmer service. Experience remote organizing with organic farmers,  and gain knowledge in organic standards and the role of the USDA.  

Core Responsibilities

We seek an intern who can learn aspects of operations and practice at our advocacy organization. The intern will report primarily to Julia Barton, Farmer Services Director.  Primary responsibilities may include:

• • Attending and supporting farmer circles (informal farmer online meeting spaces)
  • Attending and supporting farmer working groups (technical farmer online working spaces)
  • Research projects and resource development
  • Organizing farmers for participation in the Spring National Organic Standards Board meeting

• Virtually attending part of the National Organic Standards Board meeting in April.

Qualifications

• Outstanding written communication skills
• Flexibility, creativity, and drive
• Undergraduate student interested in exploring a career in sustainable and organic agriculture, policy, and/or farmer services 
• Attention to detail and ability to learn, develop and maintain our organization’s systems and procedures
• Willingness to receive and give honest feedback
• BIPOC students are strongly encouraged to apply

Other Details

This is a temporary part-time paid internship position compliant with DOL’s definition of an internship. This internship will be remote for Spring Semester and is expected to be 15-20 hours/week. 

The internship will cover 150 working hours at a rate of $15/hour for undergraduate students and $18/hour for graduate students.  

To Apply

Please fill out this application. 

ABOUT ORGANIC FARMERS ASSOCIATION

The mission of the Organic Farmers Association is to provide a strong and unified national voice for domestic certified organic producers. With the purpose to build and support a farmer-led national organic farmer movement and national policy platform by: developing and advocating policies that benefit organic farmers; strengthening and supporting the capacity of organic farmers and farm organizations; and supporting collaboration and leadership among state, regional, and national organic farmer organizations.