Position: Internship
Duration: Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 Semester. 15 hours/week for 15 weeks. Flexible hours within the working week of Monday-Friday, occasional evenings and weekends.
Location: Primarily remote with in-person meetings and events as needed, mainly within the Upper Fox River watershed (Winnebago, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, and Waushara Counties)
Salary: $15/hr
Salaries are paid on a bi-weekly basis. All payments are subject to mandatory employment deductions (state and federal taxes, social security, and Medicare).
Benefits:
- Real-world learning experience
- Professional development opportunities
- Grow your professional network
Supervisor: Reports to Executive Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
Foxhead Regenerative Agriculture Project (FoxRAP) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit based in Green Lake, WI, restoring our roots in small farms and local food to build communities where people and land work together.
Our four program pillars are:
- Community - educate and Community around regenerative agriculture, healthy food, and land stewardship
- Grow Local Food - establish, support, and diversify local farms and markets
- Preserve Farms - forge paths for farmland access, conservation, and transitions
- Protect our Ecosystem - work with partners to protect and restore natural spaces
FoxRAP, founded in 2021, is a grassroots regenerative agriculture organization. As we grow, we're looking for motivated individuals to help guide us into the future. Although the position comes with certain required tasks, it's also flexible and can be shaped by the successful candidate.
INTERNSHIP TRACKS
Please note that we have ONE open position, but we have two options for where you could support us.
- Community Outreach and Events
- Coordinate organizational communications & marketing plan, including e-newsletter, website, & social media content.
- Produce educational & storytelling videos
- Assist with events and field days
- Engage & collaborate with community partners on various projects related to our program pillar.s
- Operations and Development
- Managing donor databases, coordinating fundraising campaigns, and tracking contributions.
- Writing grant proposals and preparing grant reporting documents
- Identify and track sponsorship opportunities for our Upper Fox Local Food and Farm Guide
- Assist with budgeting, tracking grant expenditures, general data entry, and organizational administration
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
You are:
- Passionate about FoxRap's mission
- Motivated, responsible, able to work independently
- Open-minded, adaptable, and able to work with a variety of community stakeholders with differing values and beliefs
- Comfortable with public speaking, presenting information, and meeting new people
- Organized and self-starting, able to see projects through and prioritize multiple ongoing projects
You have/are interested in acquiring:
- Experience in the intersection of agriculture, food, and the environment
- Experience building networks and teams to achieve common goals
- Experience in organizational decision-making, culture-building, and development
- Experience with online marketing and content creation (social media, blogs, video)
- Experience with nonprofits and grant budget planning, management, and reporting
- Familiarity with community organizing, U.S. and WI food systems, equity in agriculture, food sovereignty, environmental justice, and land justice
- A sense of humor and adventure
Physical Demands: This is a computer- and office-based role; however, occasional physical demands may include walking around farms, lifting and carrying equipment, and setting up displays, tables, and chairs for events. This requires the ability to carry 20-60 pounds.
Travel: This position may require travel for events, farm technical assistance, and work meetings. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, active registration and insurance, and be willing to travel with potential overnight stays. Mileage reimbursement is paid at the federal standard rate.
Equipment: This position requires access to a computer, high-speed internet, and a reliable phone.
TO APPLY
Applications for these positions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.
For those applying through the UWSP PCI Program, please note:
Requirements include: currently enrolled at UWSP, Junior or senior status, 2.0 GPA or higher, plus one of the following: 1st generation college student, Pell eligible, or non-traditional student.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, including which track you are applying for, and a resume to grow@foxheadag.org.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage anyone interested to apply and enthusiastically encourage applications from people from a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Also, check here for volunteer opportunities.