Farmland Protection Research Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Support the Farmland Information Center in monitoring farmland protection initiatives across the country.

• Perform essential policy research.

• Evaluate state-level programs that acquire agricultural conservation easements.

• Gather information regarding the farmland protection activities of land trusts.

• Track survey response rates from public programs and land trusts.

• Engage in outreach through email and phone communications with land trusts.

• Organize survey response data using Excel.

• Execute assigned policy research tasks.

• Participate in regular video call meetings with supervisors to provide updates and seek guidance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate-level degree in agriculture, environmental studies, public policy, land use planning, or conservation.

• Proficient in Excel.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• High standards of ethics, integrity, transparency, and trustworthiness.

• Capacity to fulfill commitments and uphold confidentiality.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• At least 18 years of age.

• Enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

• Submission of a resume and cover letter is required.

• Interest in agricultural land conservation and awareness of land use challenges is advantageous.

• Experience in data entry and policy research is preferred.

• Familiarity with Office365 applications, including Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams is preferred.

• Experience with SurveyMonkey is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with individuals and teams is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Optional chances for occasional work at the Northampton office.

• Potential to extend the internship until Summer 2027.

• Opportunity to learn about policies and programs related to farmland protection.

• Chance to gain insights into the challenges faced by farmland protection professionals nationwide.

• Opportunity to engage with experts in farmland protection and conservation.