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Emerson Collective · 2 months ago

Summer Intern, Policy and Government Affairs: Sustainable Agriculture Policy

Washington, D.C.

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Emerson Collective is a company of investors and changemakers focused on making a positive impact in the world. They are seeking a Sustainable Agriculture Policy intern to support the Policy and Government Affairs team in communications, partnerships, and event initiatives that advance agriculture policy, while gaining practical experience in policy communications and stakeholder engagement.

Customer ServiceNon ProfitSocial

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Support event ideation, logistics, scheduling, and coordination for the team’s annual agriculture policy event

Draft social media content, press materials, and event collateral that highlight policy impact, practice adoption, and farmer stories

Conduct background research on conservation policy, key stakeholders, and media opportunities to inform strategy

Assist in maintaining contact lists, tracking media mentions, and preparing internal updates and funder materials

Support outreach and engagement with farmers, policymakers, and partner organizations

Collect, organize, and manage creative assets, such as photos, videos, and testimonials, for use across campaigns and digital channels

Qualification

Agriculture policyEvent planningCommunicationsResearch skillsGoogle WorkspaceCanvaProactivePublic engagementWriting skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-orientedAdaptableStorytelling

Required

Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, preferably studying agriculture, environmental science, public policy, communications, or a related field

Strong writing and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Demonstrated interest or background in agriculture, sustainability, event planning, communications, or public policy

Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Familiarity with Google Workspace, Canva, and social media platforms

Enthusiasm for storytelling and public engagement around food, farming, and climate solutions

Benefits

Lunch allowance

Commuter allowance

Travel and housing allowances as needed

Company

Emerson Collective

Emerson Collective strengthens schools, secures rights for immigrants, and restores relationship between humanity and nature.

Founded in 2004

Palo Alto, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://emersoncollective.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Amy Low

Managing Director, Fellowships and Nonprofit Media

Anne Marie Burgoyne

Managing Director, Philanthropy

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