Spend the academic year interning at Student Action with Farmworkers learning about the farmworker justice movement and gaining nonprofit leadership skills. Through mentorship and training, 5-10 Solidaridad interns gain an understanding of farmworker issues and experience in social justice and nonprofit work, while increasing SAF’s capacity to fulfill our mission. Students intern approximately 10 hours a week conducting presentations, mentoring farmworker youth, planning events, creating communication tools, participating in actions, rallies, and coalition meetings, and writing blog posts. Students will also be introduced to seasoned advocates so that they have the opportunity to build their professional network.
Duration: September-April
Apply from July 16 to September 1, 2021
Eligibility
- Be a current college student or recent graduate in the NC Triangle Area
- No Spanish language required
- DREAMERS and DACAmented students encouraged to apply
- SAF alumni are encouraged to apply. Students can participate in the program more than once
- Be able to provide your own transportation
- Demonstrate an interest and/or experience in leadership development in the farmworker justice movement
- Preference given to students from farmworker families
Benefits
- $3,000 stipend
- Work approximately 10 hours/week for 20 weeks
- Cohort of 5-10 participants
- Mentorship by SAF staff
- Potential academic credit
Expectations
- Work at least 10 hours a week. Some interns may work more hours or more weeks depending on school program requirements or special projects
- Attend the orientation, mid retreat, and final retreat with SAF's Levante Leadership Institute (LLI)
- Attend SAF meetings & events as needed
- Write 3 reflections for SAF’s blog
- Conduct at least one outreach activity or presentation about SAF and farmworkers
- Fundraise $450 to contribute to SAF's work by the mid retreat
Important dates
- July 16 - September 1Applications accepted and rolling interviews
- August 28 - September 2Final interviews, selection, and positions filled
- September 11Orientation
- November 24 - January 14Break
- January 15 - 16Mid-retreat
- April 9 - 10Final retreat
Contact
Victoria Nwankudu
(919) 566-1898
victoria@saf-unite.org
Testimonial
As the Solidaridad policy intern for SAF, I’ve collaborated with other organizers to advocate for in-state tuition for undocumented students, a national heat stress standard, a pathway to citizenship, and more! I’ve learned about the unfair working and living conditions that farmworkers experience on a daily basis, and I’m committed to continuing to fight for change.
