<div dir="ltr">Hi all, I wanted to share this opportunity for a summer internship with FARFA and CHFS, please share!<div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">The </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://farmandranchfreedom.org/" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif">Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black"> (FARFA) and the </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://healthyfoodsystems.org/" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:green">Council for Healthy Food Systems</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black"> (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.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">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:</span></p>

<ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in">
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif">Lobbying
     to reduce regulatory burdens on small farmers and improve access to local
     foods for consumers.</span></li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif">Encouraging
     grassroots activism nationwide for common-sense food and agricultural
     policies that support local food systems.</span></li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif">Taking
     action to reverse the consolidation of our food system by large
     corporations.</span></li>
</ul>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">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:</span></p>

<ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in">
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif">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.</span></li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif">Providing
     education for consumers about sustainable agriculture, local foods, and
     the importance of systemic change.</span></li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif">Co-hosting
     (along with FARFA and Texas State University) an annual conference, the
     Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems (SFFFS) Conference.</span></li>
</ul>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">POSITION
SUMMARY:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">This internship
will support FARFA in grassroots advocacy on the federal Farm Bill.  Duties include:</span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">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.</span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black"> </span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">Conduct outreach to potential allied organizations.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">The
intern will also support FARFA and CHFS in hosting the 2023 SFFFS Conference. </span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">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.</span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black"> </span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">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.)</span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">The Intern
reports to the Executive Director and will play a pivotal role in helping both
organizations grow our impact.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">This
position is part-time, estimated 20-25 hours/week, working remotely. Weekly
schedule is flexible; some weekend hours will be needed.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">The
position offers a stipend of $300/week.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">Please submit
the following to <a href="mailto:Judith@farmandranchfreedom.org">Judith@farmandranchfreedom.org</a>:</span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">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.</span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">A current resume highlighting the experience and/or coursework
relevant to the position</span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt 1in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">  
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">Experience/knowledge in communications is a requirement</span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt 1in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">  
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">Experience/knowledge of policy work and/or sustainable agriculture
is a plus, but not required </span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">Contact information for two references (name, phone, email,
relationship)</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black"> </span></i></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 15pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black">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.</span></i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Rubik,serif;color:black"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p></div></div></div></div></div></div>