Former interns and fellows are invited to apply for one of two summer positions assisting SAF staff with planning and logistics for the Into the Fields internship program, including mentoring the 18 college students working with farmworker agencies in the Carolinas. SAF will provide rent-free furnished housing and a stipend just like interns, but will be placed in SAF's Durham, North Carolina office, conducting site visits, assisting with the theater and documentary projects, creating a memory book for the participants, attending coalition meetings, and more.
Duration: 11-weeks (May 25 - Aug 10)
Applications open October 9, 2026.
Eligibility
To qualify for a Program Assistant position, applicants must:
- Have participated in SAF’s Into the Fields Internship or Fellowship Program (any year)
- Speak conversational Spanish (intermediate level or above)
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Have mentoring/leadership experience
- Be able to multi-task and respond to crises in a timely manner
- Be able to participate in the entire program (May 25 - August 10, 2027 preferred)
- Fundraise $800 to contribute to SAF's work
Benefits
- $4750 stipend (based on May 25 - August 10, 2027, stipend may be pro-rated if PA dates change)
- Rent-free housing
- Room and board at three trainings
- Mentorship
- Out-of-state students from farmworker families will receive a $400 traveling stipend to assist travel to North Carolina
Expectations
- Attend Sponsor trainings before the program begins (optional)
- Help coordinate and implement three-long orientation and two other retreats
- Educate participants about farmworker issues or present other workshops during retreats
- Conduct 7-8 site visits, mentor, and communicate with participants on an ongoing basis
- Support documentary or theater groups by coordinating workshops with farmworkers
- Keep track of interns’ work including workplans, weekly surveys, and guided blogs
- Complete basic office duties such as data entry, copying, and filing
- Conduct a community presentation about farmworkers
- Create a memory book for participants
- Help plan the End of Summer Celebration (optional)
- Attend staff and board meetings
- Assist in general fundraising efforts as needed
- Maintain a professional relationship with program participants
Important dates
- October 9Application opens
- December 11Priority application deadline
- December 12Applicant interviews (rolling after priority deadline)
- January 11Final application deadline
- By March 8Students notified of selection
- March 20 First cohort meeting (virtual)
- May 25First day of work/PA Orientation
- June 2 - 5 Orientation Retreat
- July 8 - 9 Mid Retreat
- August 5-7Final Retreat
- August 10Last day of work (preferred)
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