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Spring 2019 BRWIA Internships

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​ Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) and websites (Weebly, Squarespace)
• Interest in High Country food systems or sustainable agriculture
• Ability to work independently with self-guided initiative
• 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​

Internships Offered

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
• Support data tracking, filing, finances, and press releases​​

Winter Market Internship

Internship Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the BRWIA staff to support the Boone 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 1st and 3rd Saturdays 7:30 am to 1:30 pm Dec.-April) Schedule may vary depending on interest and duration of the internship. Ideal candidate would be available mid-November through the end of April.

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Producer Promotions Internship

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​Internship Responsibilities:

• Schedule daily social media posts highlighting featured producers and other Food Hub related info
• Assist with the Food Hub's weekly newsletter
• Create graphics in canva for social media and newsletter usage
• Data collection and analysis related to social media
• Other communications tasks as assigned by BRWIA staff

This internship requires about 5-10 hours of commitment a week. Most of the work can be scheduled a head of time and done from home.

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 2:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesdays and/or for at least 4 hours between 8:00 am and 5:30 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.

Educational Programs Internship

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​Internship Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the BRWIA staff to support oen or more of the following programs: Community of Gardens, CRAFT, Seed Library, Lettuce Learn
• Publicize educational events to the general community through social media posts and flier creation
• Help with developing educational resources
• Assistance with general tasks in the BRWIA office as needed​ and other duties pertaining to educational programs as needed by BRWIA staff​​

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Fundraising Internship

Goal: To raise funding for the sustainment and growth of the Double Up Food Bucks program administered by the Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture.

​​Internship Responsibilities:

• Develop creative fundraising plans and execute them
• Write compelling press releases, social media posts, and emails for fundraising events

Volunteer Opportunities

There are many great ways to get involved from school gardens to farmers' markets. Complete the volunteer form below to tell us more about your interests.

Complete Volunteer Form

Or volunteer with another community organization:

F.A.R.M. Cafe

Beatitude Gardens

F.A.R.M. Full Circle

Board Committee Opportunities

We are always looking for volunteers who are interested in helping us achieve our mission.
Currently, we are looking for individuals to work on our Board Committees.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in us and our work!