Women's Alliance for Knowledge Exchange (WAKE) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to amplifying the work of women leading change globally, connecting high-impact women's organizations with the technology tools, expertise, and resources they need to accelerate their impact and scale their work. By engaging technologists and experts from innovative companies, WAKE serves as a vital bridge between the private sector and the world's most influential women's organizations, maximizing results for those on the front lines of global change. Through close collaboration with private sector partners, WAKE provides tools, products, advisors, and resources to organizations tackling the most critical issues affecting women and girls — from gender-based violence and trafficking to child marriage, access to healthcare and education, political participation, and economic empowerment. With a steadfast belief in the power of women-led solutions, WAKE is committed to ensuring that the organizations driving this vital work have every advantage needed to create lasting, meaningful change on a global scale.
We're hiring a Farm Intern to support regenerative farming practices and livestock management on a 130-acre grass-fed beef and lamb farm. This role involves hands-on work in rotational grazing, soil improvement, and farm infrastructure maintenance. The position is located in Botetourt County, Virginia, and follows a hybrid work arrangement with onsite presence. Key Responsibilities: - Assist in daily livestock care, including feeding, health monitoring, and rotational grazing management to enhance land healing. - Participate in soil improvement projects and farm infrastructure maintenance to support regenerative agriculture goals. - Engage with team members, customers, and visitors professionally while contributing to a collaborative farm environment. - Operate and maintain ATVs, UTVs, and tractors to support farm operations and learn machinery skills. - Complete assigned tasks efficiently, maintaining focus and productivity without distractions. - Support weekend and holiday operations as needed, adapting to a flexible schedule in a farm setting.
- Receive a $1,500 monthly stipend along with on-site housing, utilities, and a completion bonus after the season. - Live in provided on-site housing with a mini-kitchen, full bath, washer/dryer access, heating, and Wi-Fi included. - Gain hands-on experience in regenerative agriculture, livestock management, and farm infrastructure.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, 18+ years old, and willing to commit to a 4-month internship with physical fitness for manual labor (e.g., lifting 50 lb feed sacks). - Ability to work collaboratively or independently, follow directions, and maintain focus without distractions (e.g., cell phone use). - Comfortable driving ATVs/UTVs (or learning to do so) and operating farm equipment, with a willingness to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.