[Ctyfc] Communications internship

[Judith]

Hi all, I wanted to share this opportunity for a summer internship with
FARFA and CHFS, please share!

The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance <https://farmandranchfreedom.org/>
(FARFA) and the Council for Healthy Food Systems
<https://healthyfoodsystems.org/> (CHFS) jointly seek a part-time summer
intern to support our communications work.  This position is ideal for an
intern who would like to learn more about protecting our small farms and
rebuilding resilient local food systems, while getting to know like-minded
individuals and organizations.

FARFA is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit that promotes common-sense policies for
local, diversified agricultural systems and advocates on behalf of the
thousands of small-scale farmers and ranchers who produce food using
sustainable and regenerative methods. FARFA’s primary activities are:

   - Lobbying to reduce regulatory burdens on small farmers and improve
   access to local foods for consumers.
   - Encouraging grassroots activism nationwide for common-sense food and
   agricultural policies that support local food systems.
   - Taking action to reverse the consolidation of our food system by large
   corporations.

CHFS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides educational programs relating
to diversified local and regional foods systems that are healthy, safe,
economically sound, and environmentally sustainable. CHFS’ primary
activities are:

   - Hosting educational events for small-scale farmers to help them
   succeed with regenerative agricultural businesses. Current programs focus
   on soil health and on successful direct marketing of animal products.
   - Providing education for consumers about sustainable agriculture, local
   foods, and the importance of systemic change.
   - Co-hosting (along with FARFA and Texas State University) an annual
   conference, the Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems (SFFFS) Conference.

*POSITION SUMMARY:*

This internship will support FARFA in grassroots advocacy on the federal
Farm Bill.  Duties include:

·         Develop and post social media and email communications about what
the Farm Bill is, how people can be involved, and specific reforms
advocated by FARFA.



·         Conduct outreach to potential allied organizations.

The intern will also support FARFA and CHFS in hosting the 2023 SFFFS
Conference.

·         In June and July, develop and post social media and email
communications to reach established and new audiences to promote attendee
registration.  In addition, support staff in collecting sponsor and speaker
info/logos/ads for programs.



·         Attend Conference on August 6-8 in San Marcos and offer
behind-the-scenes support. This may include tasks such as speaker support,
volunteer orientation, technical assistance upon check in, answering
questions, and packing up after the event.  (Attendance is highly
preferred, but not required; we will consider candidates who cannot attend
the event.)



The Intern reports to the Executive Director and will play a pivotal role
in helping both organizations grow our impact.

This position is part-time, estimated 20-25 hours/week, working remotely.
Weekly schedule is flexible; some weekend hours will be needed.

The position offers a stipend of $300/week.

Please submit the following to Judith at farmandranchfreedom.org:

·         A cover letter indicating that you wish to apply for the
FARFA/CHFS Internship. Include why you want to work with us and what
experience/skills you hope to gain, your available dates, and number of
hours per week you wish to work. Please include where you learned of the
position.

·         A current resume highlighting the experience and/or coursework
relevant to the position

o   Experience/knowledge in communications is a requirement

o   Experience/knowledge of policy work and/or sustainable agriculture is a
plus, but not required

·         Contact information for two references (name, phone, email,
relationship)



*We have a small, tightly-knit team that works cooperatively on all
projects. Our intern will provide support in all aspects of the work of
FARFA/CHFS in advocacy and education.*
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