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 23 college students working with farmworker agencies in the Carolinas. SAF will provide rent-free furnished housing and you’ll be paid like an intern, but you’ll work alongside the staff in our Durham, NC 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-August)
Application Due February 6, 2023
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 24 - August 9, 2023 preferred)
- Fundraise $750 to contribute to SAF's work
Benefits
- $4750 stipend (based on May 24 - August 9, 2023, additional stipend will be pro-rated if you can come early or stay longer)
- Rent-free housing
- Room and board at 3 trainings
- Mentorship
- Out-of-state students from farmworker families receive support securing paid travel to North Carolina
- End-of-program scholarship for students from farmworker families
Expectations
- Attend Sponsor trainings before the program begins (optional)
- Help coordinate and implement week-long orientation and 2 weekend 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 interns’ 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
- Attend staff and board meetings
- Assist in general fundraising efforts as needed
- Maintain a professional relationship with program participants
Important dates
- October 7Application opens
- February 6Application deadline
- February 15 - 26Applicant interviews
- March 20Applicants notified of selection
- May 24-26First day of work/PA Orientation
- May 29 - June 2Orientation Retreat
- July 7-8Mid Retreat
- August 4- 5Final Retreat
- August 9Last day of work (preferred)
Contact
Anna Jensen
919-500-5181
anna@saf-unite.org
Testimonial
I am truly grateful for having the opportunity to come back and experience the logistical side of ITF. I definitely was able to see how much potential I had to be a stronger and more effective leader for others. Being able to interact with so many different individuals from a variety of backgrounds and stories helped me understand the importance of making connections in this movement.
