Paid Intern Opportunity - International Agribusiness and Sustainable Agriculture

 JOB SUMMARY:

The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) is seeking an intern to support its International Business and Economic Development team in advancing agriculture-based livelihoods initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about global economic development, agriculture, and empowering communities through sustainable business models.

• Conduct desk research on best practices and innovations in agricultural small business development (particularly in LMICs) and synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Support the integration of business development and livelihoods approaches into agriculture-focused projects to help field teams and technical advisors strengthen the economic impact of farming initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical advisors and field teams to design and document replicable, sustainable farm models suitable for smallholder and community-based settings.
• Assist with coffee business development efforts, including research on cultivation practices, post-harvest processing, and market opportunities.
• Help develop practical tools, guides, and training materials that local teams can use to improve productivity, quality, and profitability of agricultural initiatives.
• Contribute to market research and competitor analysis for agricultural products and enterprises.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current undergraduate or graduate student (or recent graduate) in agriculture, agronomy, agricultural economics, environmental science, or a closely related field.

Strong understanding of agricultural systems, smallholder farming, or agribusiness models; familiarity with LMIC contexts is a plus.

Experience or coursework in areas such as sustainable farming practices, crop production, agricultural value chains, or rural livelihoods.

Learn more at https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-internship/aca533a7a0a44d68828409231f39a0d5-international-agriculture-economic-development-intern-the-salvation-army-national-headquarters-alexandria