We are offering paid internships where selected applicants gain real-work experience in an industry that makes a difference!
IFPA is offering twelve paid, 10-week project-based virtual internships that will explore subjects relevant to students’ academic studies through hands-on experience with IFPA and the produce industry. There are three available internships in each of these four areas:
· Food Safety – View full details.
· Sustainability and SciTech – View full details.
· Research and Analytics – View full details.
· Government, Environmental and Nutrition Policy – View full details.
Applicants should be a current Sophomore or Junior (rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student at the time of the summer of 2023 internship) in a STEM based or Agriculture degree program at an accredited college or university in good standing. Funding for this position is grant-based, with the goal of promoting participation in the agriculture and food systems workforce by groups who are noticeably underrepresented in the field, including but not limited to women and people of color.
Applications will be accepted now through Friday, January 27, 2023. Interested applicants who possess minimum qualifications for this position must first create an account to continue to the IFPA 2023 Summer Internship Application. *Specific application details can be found in each of the Job Description links above.
"Being an intern with the IFPA this summer was my first true introduction to produce, and it was definitely the experience I needed! Working with the Global Insights group helped me to understand the true definition of research and provided me the guidance I needed to plan forward. I would encourage everyone to participate."
Naila McCraney
Florida A&M University
Former MANRRS Member
"This internship is a steppingstone to learn about and get into the produce industry. It was more than an internship focused on career exploration as it concentrated on how I can stand out in my own brand."
Lucero Macias-Torres
UC Davis
Current MANRRS Chapter President
For more information, visit freshproduce.com/internships or contact Program & Education Manager, Barbara Hochman at BHochman@freshproduce.com.