Internship Program

Every year three to four interns work with the Center for Rural Affairs. Interns are accepted throughout the year and as opportunities, funding sources and good matches between applicants and projects arise. Interns can work on policy, organizing, communications or direct service projects. Recent interns have: 

• Worked with our organizing staff to help build our national, grassroots, activist base
• Worked with our direct service staff on wind energy development in Nebraska
• Worked with our communication and development staff to update our media contacts and undertake a fundraising project
• Worked with our website staff on website development and online action alerts

If you are interested in interning at the Center please submit a resume and short cover letter that addresses what sort of work you are interested in pursuing. Center for Rural Affairs interns receive modest compensation. Send resumes or additional questions to Brian Depew at briand@cfra.org.

For specific, current internship opportunities see this page.

Center for Rural Affairs Workplace

Jobs at Related Organizations

Executive Director, Organic Farming Research Foundation

OFRF is seeking "a strategic leader with a significant personal or vocational passion for organic farming systems, and an understanding of its global significance and multifunctional appeal. He/she must be able to both lead and partner with a collaborative staff team. A proven track record in attracting and sustaining public and private funding, informed political insights, strategic vision, and effective collaboration to achieve commonly held goals are essential for this position."

The deadline for applications is September 13, 2010 or until the position is filled. Find out more at http://ofrf.org/aboutus/jobannouncement_ed.pdf. The anticipated start date is the first quarter of 2011.

If your organization would like to list a job with us, please send a short description to info@cfra.org.