Food & Land Access Intern
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring an unpaid, in-office Food & Land Access Intern in Salt Lake Valley to support refugee community gardening and food access programs.
- Role
- Food & Land Access Intern
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Salt Lake Valley, UT
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- Unpaid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Food & Land Access Intern to support the New Roots program in the Salt Lake Valley. This role involves assisting with community garden and farm infrastructure, facilitating educational workshops, and engaging with refugee populations to promote food access. The intern will gain hands-on experience in agricultural practices and community programming while supporting clients' nutritional needs. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to humanitarian efforts while learning about community food systems.
What you'll do
- Facilitate garden orientations and assist with seed distribution logistics.
- Perform garden outreach and collect applications from interested clients.
- Assist with the management and physical maintenance of farm and garden infrastructure.
- Conduct research on community resources and food pantries to support client needs.
- Collect and evaluate data regarding program effectiveness and food consumption habits.
What it takes
- Background in nutrition, public health, or environmental studies.
- Gardening or farming experience preferred.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
- Valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Professional development, hands-on experience in humanitarian food systems, and potential for academic credit.
Frequently asked questions
Is this internship paid?
No, this is an unpaid internship position.
Where is this role located?
The position is based in the Salt Lake Valley, Utah, working across various community garden and farm sites.
What is the expected time commitment?
The intern is expected to work 5-15 hours per week over a period of 3-4 months, with a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and Saturdays.
What are the key qualifications for this role?
Candidates should have a background in nutrition, public health, or environmental studies and demonstrate strong organizational and cross-cultural communication skills.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s official posting before applying.