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The intern will engage with diverse stakeholders, industry leaders, and government partners while learning about the Farm Bill, organic policy, and USDA standards. They’ll also gain hands-on organizing experience supporting a farmer fly-in lobby day.

The Organic Trade Association is seeking a Fall 2025 Project Management Intern to support grant-funded projects that advance organic agriculture. Ideal for graduate students or recent grads, this role offers hands-on experience in project and grant management within a mission-driven organization.

The Intern will gain hands-on experience in the organic certification and agriculture industry, work closely with experienced professionals and mentors, and have an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives.

The Organic Center is seeking a motivated intern to support our national efforts to increase awareness and education around organic food production. A key focus will be supporting the development of culturally relevant curriculum resources for educators.

The CCOF Foundation seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Intern to conduct a comprehensive program evaluation and produce an impact report for our three core granting programs. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of organic agriculture while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit evaluation, data analysis, and impact storytelling.

This internship focuses on current and future resources needed to support diverse farmers interested in transitioning their farming operations to certified organic. In addition to organic certification guidance, resources may also include information on access to conservation practices relevant for organic production and those transitioning to organic production systems. 

IFJA is seeking a motivated and curious graduate-level intern to assist with a statewide project to map organic farms and food businesses and deepen our coalition’s understanding of the Illinois organic sector. This project will include in-person site visits and interviews with organic producers and business owners across the state. The intern will contribute to a living database and report that will help guide future procurement partnerships.

FOG is seeking a dynamic and motivated SE TOPP Impact Communications and Data Intern to join our team remotely for an average of 10-15 hours per week for ten weeks during Fall of 2025. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit work and agriculture education so they can contribute to meaningful projects.

The OFA is seeking a dynamic and motivated Communications Intern to join our team remotely for an average of 10-15 hours per week for 10 weeks during Fall 2025. This opportunity is designed to support students interested in exploring career pathways in the organic industry through paid internships. OFA is seeking undergraduate or graduate students with majors in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Media Studies, or related fields. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit or agriculture communications and contributing to meaningful projects.

Organic farmers go the extra mile, working with nature to produce healthy, nutritious food for their communities and serve as good stewards of water and land. Do you want to know these farmers? Do you want to understand why they do what they do and what they need to do their job more effectively? Do you want to help get barriers out of their way?

The intern will work directly with the Pacific Northwest Program Associate to create engagement opportunities and educational content for the organic community. This opportunity is intended for individuals interested in exploring careers in organic agriculture or looking to take the next step in your career journey.

The intern will work directly with the Assistant Director of Regional Programs to create regionally appropriate educational content and engagement opportunities with the organic community. This opportunity is intended for individuals interested in exploring careers in organic agriculture or looking to take the next step in your career journey. The intern can also get involved in one or more of OSA’s national organic agriculture research projects, depending on their career interests.