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Interns for Local Environmental Agriculture Project (LEAP) will support our nonprofit's mission by assisting in the daily work of our mobile and fixed site farmers markets, community gardens, shared commercial kitchen, food hub operations, and/or marketing efforts.
LEAP internships will be designed to fit each intern’s schedule and interests, while taking into account the specific needs of our organization (which change depending on seasons and other factors).
Interns will report to LEAP’s Food Access Manager, Community Gardens Manager, Kitchen Manager, Food Hub Manager, and Director of Marketing and Communications, depending on the schedule that is co-created by LEAP and the intern. This is an unpaid internship. Interns are encouraged to learn as much as they can about LEAP’s work in Roanoke and beyond during their internship, which includes taking home local fruits and vegetables as available. If this internship is eligible for college credit, LEAP staff will complete any necessary paperwork.
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About LEAP
Local Environmental Agriculture Project (LEAP) is a Roanoke-based 501c3 nonprofit. Founded in 2009, LEAP strives to nurture an equitable food and farming system that prioritizes health and abundance. LEAP programs include two farmers markets, a mobile market, an online marketplace, a farm share, a food hub, a commercial kitchen, three community gardens, and robust nutrition incentive programs. LEAP also works with community partners from across the region on initiatives that promote farm to community and food system development. LEAP is the lead organization for Virginia Fresh Match, a statewide network of markets and retail outlets that make fruits and vegetables more affordable for SNAP participants.
To Apply:
Email a cover letter and resume to Laura Weatherford Burns at laura@leapforlocalfood.org or drop them off at The LEAP Hub at 1027 Patterson Ave. SW, Roanoke.
If assistance is needed with the application process, reach out to Laura Weatherford Burns (laura@leapforlocalfood.org or 540-929-1804).