The Lopez Community Land Trust offers structured internships for college students or others interested in sustainable agriculture and community food systems.

We are currently accepting applications for internships that can begin in February. Download an intern application here.

Available Internships

(Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development) This internship offers a unique opportunity to combine on-farm learning with participation in the ongoing work of the LCLT’s Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (SARD) program. LCLT’s staff will work with each intern to develop a flexible workplan/learning contract that will take into account each intern’s interests or needs, while meeting LCLT’s program and field/farm work needs.

Hours may vary but internships can involve up to 35 hours/week, between work on local farms, on LCLT projects and in exchange for housing. Housing will be arranged (could range from a room in a family home, to a small cabin, to a tent/tipi campsite) for the length of the internship. Interns will need to provide their own transportation.

Local farming and horticultural opportunities range widely. Examples include: landscaping design and nursery business, salad greens operation, biodynamic farming, winery, market garden, and livestock production.

General responsibilities of interns:

• Begin internship on an agreed upon date and stay with the program for the entire contracted time Commit to a negotiated workplan/learning contract
• Submit a program evaluation at the end of your time with LCLT
• Participate with an attitude of cooperation and willingness to learn
• Adhere to all policies of the LCLT and local laws
• Project a positive community image