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Internships

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Agroecology Scholars Program in Research and Extension (ASPIRE)

Learn about sustainable agriculture and community food systems from a broad systems perspective, while receiving close mentorship and access to hands-on, cutting edge research and professional development training. Join us for a 9-week individualized summer research and extension experience, including a tour of diverse agroecosystems across North Carolina. Participants receive a stipend, apartment-style housing on the NC State campus, and the opportunity for post-summer travel to a scientific meeting. No previous research or extension experiences necessary.

Click here to learn more about ASPIRE for Community College Students.

Food-Inspired Resilience & Equity (FIRE) Internship

Hosted by CEFS, Community Food Strategies, and the North Carolina Local Food  Council, this program hosts student or recently graduated-student interns during the academic year to support local food councils’ community and equity work. These interns support local food councils across the state with projects like research, meeting facilitation, logistical support, and communications.

Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree program at any North Carolina university, college, or community college across the state, or students that have recently graduated from one (within the last 6 months).

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Farm to Early Care and Education – Food Systems Internships

Learn about community-based food systems and help build local food connections between local farmers, food hubs, and child care programs. Learn about child care environments and their food services as well as rural and urban farming systems and local food procurement systems. Join us for a 10-week paid summer food systems internship experience at one of five Child Care Technical Assistance Provider offices in North Carolina:  

  1. Appalachian State University in Boone;
  2. Buncombe Partnership for Children in Asheville;
  3. UNC – Greensboro Education, Quality Improvement, & Professional Development (EQuIPD);
  4. Wake County Smart Start in Raleigh;
  5. Wayne County Partnership for Children in Goldsboro

Professional development opportunities and a tour of diverse agroecosystems across the state is included. Participants will be paid $15/hour, 40 hours per week for 10 weeks (May 20 – July 26, 2024). Travel to host sites and housing is not included. 

For more information, please contact: Caroline Hundley at cmstover@ncsu.edu

Learn more about the program here.

As part of our commitment to inclusivity and diversity at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) we strive to design educational experiences and events that are accessible to all applicants and participants. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CEFS will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. If you experience or anticipate experiencing any barriers to learning or participating in any of our programs please contact Dr. Angel Cruz at aecruz@ncsu.edu to confidentially discuss accommodations.