NC Women of the Land offers Volunteer Intern Program opportunities

If you want to get a taste of what it's like to work on a small sustainable farm through agricultural education, then this is the program for you. Our internships are for those who want to participate in the day-to-day rewards and challenges of working for the nonprofit or on the farm with one of our current projects.

Interns work directly with and under the supervision of the farm owner.

On-Farm Training
Agricultural and Environmental Education
Marketing and Special Events
Development and Public Relations
Social Media and Farm Reporter

1. On-Farm Training
Responsibilities:
Design and implement crop rotation; manage the operation and care of the gardens; respect and care for animals and learn practical skills; participate in regular discussion of short term and long term tasks and objectives; gain knowledge of and apply different production methods and techniques; execute creative ideas and special projects; problem solve and produce results.
Skills required:
Experience in some type of agriculture
Strong and healthy minds and bodies
Ability to work quickly and efficiently
Endure all kinds of weather with a grin
Problem solve and with others
Ask questions and seek answers
Interns make a commitment to work a minimum of two shifts per week, Monday-Friday afternoons, 8 hrs per week Maximum: 4 people

2. Agricultural - Environmental Education
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities: Assist with Agricultural Education programs for
on-farm interns and volunteers

Assist farm educators in creating materials, activities, and curriculum for farm training programs, which include: classes and workshops; service learning projects, field trips, independent projects
Strengthen ties to local schools
Assist with creation and scheduling of workshops, programs, activities

Commitment: 9-12 hours/week. 1 person

Skills required:
Experience in Environmental education
Experience with gardening or agriculture (preferred)
Interest in Wildlife and Natural Ecosystems
Self-directed and reliable
Organized and Punctual
Work with minimal supervision
Outgoing and willing to work with diverse populations
Passionate about organic agriculture and nature-based learning


3. Marketing and Special Event
Responsibilities:
Assist Executive Director with event planning,
business and marketing, such as:

Develop campaigns and materials to raise awareness for nonprofit programming, fundraising
Assist with developing annual marketing plan
Assist in updating website, social media
Organize special events (attend as needed)
Create and organize newsletter
Commitment: 9-12 hours/week. 1-2 people

Skills required:
Writing skills
Organized
Good sense of humor
Able to use creative marketing strategies
Able to juggle several projects with minimal supervision
Experience with Mac computer (preferred) and Google Drive

4. Development and Public Relations
Responsibilities:
Work with Executive Director and Board members
creating and implementing strategic development plan.

Research funding opportunities and assist with grant writing
Preparation for board meetings, develop advisory boards
Strengthen community partnerships by creating materials, giving presentations; handle additional administrative tasks
Commitment: 9-12 hours/week. 1-2 people

Skills required:
Writing skills
Very organized
Self-directed, meets deadlines
Mac, Excel experience
Experience writing grant proposals
Experience researching funding opportunities
Flexible, good sense of humor
Able to juggle several projects with minimal supervision

5. Social Media and Farm Reporter

Responsibilities: Assist Executive Director with maintaining and updating website and social media
Write articles, take photos of farm events, service learning, and other farm news for newsletter
Create and maintain media list
Increase farm photo library, including stock photos and event photos
Commitment: 8-10 hours/week. 1 person

Skills required:
Photography and Writing skills
Organized and Creative (an artist's eye)
Good sense of humor
Great communication skills