Join our team and help us strengthen the High Country local food system.
Now accepting Fall 2026 Applicants
Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis for our Fall 2026 Internship opportunities, with preference given to those who apply by July 17th.
Please only apply for the internship opportunity that interests you the most. Each application has an option for you to express interest in other programs, and your information will be shared with those program leads.
*Note: There are two spots available for the King Street Market internship. Applicants are encouraged to select a focus area where they will spend the majority of their time. The focus areas will be the following: "Special Events and Community Outreach" and "Social Media and Marketing". More information regarding each focus areas' responsibilities are included in the Google Form application.
Internship Responsibilities:
Work closely with the BRWIA staff to support the King Street Farmers' Market
Provide assistance at the Market Managers' booth, including processing SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks transactions
"Special Events Coordination and Community Outreach" internship focus: Support the planning, publicizing, and facilitating of weekly special events including musical performances and cooking demos, and collecting market data.
Interact directly with local food producers/farmers as well as market patrons.
"Social Media and Marketing" internship focus: Create content for the weekly newsletter, social media posts, and printed promotional material.
Complete routine tasks such as set-up/break-down of the Market space.
Assist in operating the Kids Booth during market time, design kid friendly activities and help provide oversight of participating children
Other duties pertaining to market program as needed by BRWIA Staff.
Time commitment:
8-15 hours a week
MUST be available Tuesday afternoons (1:30pm - 8pm) April - October during summer and fall internships; OR Saturday mornings December - March for spring internships.
Must provide time for two in-person meetings per week during internship duration.
Schedule mayvary depending on interest and duration of the internship.
You must volunteer in the Food Hub before applying for a Food Hub Internship. Click the volunteer link here to get started. Please tell staff while you are volunteering that you will be applying for an internship.
Internship Responsibilities:
Assisting with organizing system for operations
Product receiving and distribution, and LocalFAM packing
Assisting with customer service and pick up operations
General upkeep and setting up the hub for smooth operation
Interact directly with local food producers/farmers as well as market patrons
Time Commitment:
5-20 hours a week, depending on interest, program, and duration of the internship.
Must be available from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesdays and/or for at least 4 hours between 8:00 am and 6:30 pm on Wednesday
The LocalFAM Internship is a Food Hub-based internship that supports the operation of the Local Food As Medicine program. LocalFAM is BRWIA's food access program that includes multiple grant-funded projects with the goal of connecting our community with free, healthy food.
This internship is geared toward students who have an interest in programs that address food insecurity and other social determinants of health. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently is required.
Internship Responsibilities:
Assist with receiving, sorting, and packing products at the Food Hub
(Summer & Fall Sessions) Lead weekly LocalFAM bag packing tasks, including setup and guiding volunteers
Nutrition students: help develop the Nutrition Education Library by creating recipes and nutrition information materials
Special projects based on Intern's interests or school requirements
Time commitment:
10-20 hours a week.
Tuesdays: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm (4+ hours required)
Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (2:00pm - 4:00pm required, Summer & Fall sessions)
Some work from home hours may be allowed for specific tasks or projects.
This internship with Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) supports outreach and community engagement efforts for the organization and its programs.
It's designed for individuals interested in helping local farm businesses and food organizations succeed through creative, strategic marketing and effective communications. Interns will gain hands-on experience connecting community members with the vibrant local food system of the High Country.
Internship Responsibilities:
Creating content for Food Hub and BRWIA social media channels including: feed posts, reels, and stories
Develop Social Media Campaigns/Series that increase the demand for local food and educate consumers on our local food system and BRWIA programs
Use the BRWIA camera to capture operations and high quality photo
Assist the Events and Outreach Coordinator in developing a social media calendar, including Instagram and Facebook.
Time Commitment:
5–10 hours per week. Schedule is flexible, but interns must be available for at least 2 hours on Wednesdays.
Availability on Tuesdays for at least 2 hours is also preferred.
Thank you for your interest in our internships!
Please note: Fall internships will last from August to December, with flexibility in start and end state. If you have previous commitments throughout this internship session, please express that during your interview process.
Previous Internships
Previous positions posted to give you an idea of the types of Internships available at different times of the year.
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 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesdays and/or for at least 4 hours between8:00 am and 6:30 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
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.
Farmers' Market Internship
Internship Responsibilities:
Work closely with the BRWIA staff to support the King Street 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 Saturday mornings December - March, Tuesday evenings May - October). Schedule mayvary depending on interest and duration of the internship.
Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) Internship
Internship Responsibilities:
Work closely with the BRWIA staff to support the High Country Food Hub (must be available from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesdays and/or for at least 4 hours between8:00 am and 6:30 pm on Wednesdays)
Help with creating content for the newsletter and social media posts and general day-to-day upkeep at the Food Hub
Interact directly with local food producers/farmers
Develop CRAFT workshops and roundtable discussions for producers/farmers
Other duties pertaining to the CRAFT program as needed by BRWIA staff
For more information on the CRAFT program, click here.
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.
Thanks to all of our amazing interns over the years! Here's a peak at our recent interns:
