NSAC Grassroots Internship- Summer 2019

Interested in learning what it takes to fix federal food and farms policy? Want to help build national grassroots campaigns around issues like farm to school, local food, beginning farmers, and more?

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is currently seeking a Grassroots Intern for the summer term beginning in late May 2019 and lasting until mid-August 2019. This position is paid, full time, and located at NSAC’s DC office on Capitol Hill.

NSAC is the leading advocacy organization for federal policy that supports sustainable agriculture and food systems. We work with our 100+ member organizations to empower grassroots voices – including farmers and eaters – for positive change. We work towards the vision of a safe, nutritious, and affordable food supply produced by diverse family farmers who make a decent living pursuing their trade, while sustaining the environment and contributing to the strength of their communities.

More on the the position description and qualifications can be found here.

Application

Please send your resume, cover letter (including your interests in sustainable agriculture and grassroots organizing), and the names and contact information for two references in one combined document to applications@sustainableagriculture.net with “Summer Grassroots Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Application deadline: Monday, March 4, 2019. 

For any questions please contact applications@sustainableagriculture.net

NSAC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from groups that have been historically under- represented, including but not limited to women and people of color. Please also see NSAC’s Statement on Racial Equity. NSAC makes hiring decisions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.