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Frontieress Farm Internship

Organization: Frontieress Farm
Location: 1348 Cripple Creek Road, Fairbanks, AK (In-Person)
Interns Needed: 1
Hours per Week: Part-time (22.5 hrs/week, 3 days) or Full-time (37.5 hrs/week, 5 days)
Internship Term: Summer 2025
Travel Required: No

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Frontieress Farm is a small, seasonal farm specializing in cut flowers and diversified vegetables. Committed to sustainable and chemical-free practices, we enhance soil fertility through composting, crop rotation, biodiversity, and natural amendments. Our mission is to support, exemplify, and advocate for small-scale organic farming in Alaska.

Job Duties

• Field preparation, transplanting, weeding, and cultivation
• Harvesting, washing, and packing produce
• Bouqueting flowers for market
• Assisting at the Farmer’s Market
  
  

Requirements & Training

• Ability to work 8+ hours on your feet in all weather conditions
• Physically fit and able to perform repetitive farm tasks (bending, squatting, kneeling, lifting)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Hands-on training in market garden production and management provided

Benefits

• Gain experience in small-scale organic farming
• Learn about market garden operations and sustainable practices
• Hands-on training in flower and vegetable production
  
  

Contact: Jay Clapeck at jjclapeck@alaska.edu

RurAL CAP - Community Gardening and Food Security Internship

• Job Title: Community Gardening and Food Security Internship
• Organization: RurAL CAP
• Location: Anchorage, Alaska.
• �IJ�ͼ�� RurAL CAP: RurAL CAP works to improve the quality of life for low-income Alaskans.
• Job Summary: This internship involves assisting with Farm to School programming, gardening with various community members, and orchard and food forest projects.
• Responsibilities:
• Assisting with Farm to School programming.
• Gardening with adults, children, and families at Supportive Housing sites.
• Working on orchard and food forest projects.
• Qualifications:
• Any UAF student is welcome to apply.
• Hours: 10-20 hours per week.
• Days: Variable.
• Time: May-September (flexible).
• Travel: Travel around Anchorage, with potential rural travel.
• Background Check: Yes.
• Benefits:
• Training in organizing and maintaining community gardens.
• Experience implementing educational programming.
• Work Location: In-person.
• Address: 731 E 8th Ave.
• Contact: Jay Clapeck at jjclapeck@alaska.edu

Alaska FFA Foundation - Agricultural Leadership and Development Internship

• Job Title: Agricultural Leadership and Development Internship
• Organization: Alaska FFA Foundation
• Location: Palmer, Alaska
• Interns Needed: 1-2
• �IJ�ͼ�� Alaska FFA Foundation: The Alaska FFA Foundation supports the FFA, a national youth-led organization focused on leadership and career development in agriculture and natural resources. Our motto is “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.”
• Job Summary: This internship offers a dynamic experience in agricultural leadership and development, supporting the Alaska FFA Foundation's mission through various administrative, communication, and event-related tasks.
• Responsibilities:
• Creating sponsor packets and engaging with potential sponsors.
• Developing and distributing newsletters and managing social media content.
• Assisting in the creation of materials for competitive events.
• Organizing and maintaining inventory.
• Facilitating workshops (optional).
• Judging events.
• Communicating with agricultural education teachers.
• Coordinating personal projects related to agriculture.
• Qualifications:
• Familiarity with FFA (preferred, but not required).
• Open to any college year.
• Preference for students pursuing degrees in agriculture, natural resources, education, or communication.
• Willingness to learn, self-motivation, and ability to ask questions.
• Hours: 20-35 hours per week.
• Days: Monday-Thursday, with potential weekend work for events.
• Time: Summer 2025 (potential for other seasons in the future).
• Travel: Potential for in-state travel with staff and FFA officers.
• Background Check: May be required for roles involving student interaction. Resume required.
• Benefits:
• Facilitation training.
• Networking within the Division of Agriculture/Department of Natural Resources.
• Potential networking with sponsors.
• Training in Excel/Google Sheets and Google Suite for Nonprofits.
• Work Location: In-person, with some hybrid flexibility.
• Address: 1801 S Margaret Suite 7, Palmer AK 99645
• Contact: Jay Clapeck at jjclapeck@alaska.edu

Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (AFES) Internship – Agricultural Research & Program Coordination

Location: 2180 West Tanana Drive, Fairbanks, AK (In-Person)
Hours per Week: 10–30
Travel Required: No

�IJ�ͼ�� the Organization:
 IANRE and the Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (AFES) are dedicated to advancing food systems, agricultural research, and community-based education in Alaska. Their work spans sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and outreach to rural and urban communities across the state.

Job Duties:

• Assist with field-based agricultural research activities
• Support development of educational programs and ag curricula
• Participate in program coordination and community engagement
• Contribute to communication and outreach efforts around food systems and sustainability
  
  

Requirements & Training:

• Background check required per �IJ�ͼ�� policy
• Seeking students in Natural Resources Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Science, or Communications (other majors welcome!)
• Willingness to work both independently and collaboratively
• Training provided based on the position
  
  

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience in agricultural research and education
• Skill-building in program coordination and science communication
• Networking with Alaska food system professionals and researchers
• Exposure to interdisciplinary work across ag, climate, and outreach

Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension/Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station/OneTree Alaska - Boreal Forest Education and Research Internship

• Job Title: Boreal Forest Education and Research Internship
• Organization: Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension/Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station/OneTree Alaska
• Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
• Interns Needed: 1-3
• �IJ�ͼ�� OneTree Alaska: OneTree Alaska is an integrated education-research community collaborative project focused on boreal forest education, citizen science, and forest product development.
• Job Summary: This internship involves working in the OneTree Alaska STEAM Studio and the Generation OneTree Long-term Ecological Monitoring plot to develop phenology and nature journaling protocols, and organize archival data on birch tree growth.
• Responsibilities:
• Developing phenology and Grinnell System of Nature Journaling protocols.
• Organizing archival data on birch tree growth and development.
• Supporting the Tree Steward program.
• Interdisciplinary research.
• Qualifications:
• Interest in interdisciplinary studies/research.
• GPA  3.0+ 
• Strong candidates: UAF students in Biology, Natural Resources Management and Sustainability, and Art.
• Creative and process oriented.
• Hours: 24-40 hours per week.
• Days: 4-5 days per week, with potential flexibility.
• Travel: No travel required.
• Background Check: FERPA training recommended for UAF students.
• Benefits:
• Extensive networking opportunities.
• Potential follow-on employment opportunities.
• Experience with leadership programs.
• Work Location: In-person (STEAM Studio and T-field research plot), with potential hybrid flexibility.
• Address: OneTree STEAM Studio, Lola Tilly Commons Building Suite 230, 1850 Tanana Loop.
• Contact: Jay Clapeck at jjclapeck@alaska.edu

Institute of Agriculture Natural Resources and Extension/Invasive Plants - Integrated Pest Management Internship

• Job Title: Integrated Pest Management Internship
• Organization: Institute of Agriculture Natural Resources and Extension/Invasive Plants
• Location: Anchorage, Palmer, and Fairbanks, Alaska.
• Interns Needed: 1-4
• �IJ�ͼ�� IANRE Invasive Plants: Our team develops integrated pest management solutions through laboratory and field work, addressing invasive species, biocontrol, and pesticide impacts.
• Job Summary: This internship involves assisting with laboratory experiments on pesticide fate and field studies on pest management strategies.
• Responsibilities:
• Setting up and running laboratory experiments.
• Sample preparation and analysis.
• Field work, including planting, insect sampling, and plot maintenance.
• Data collection.
• Qualifications:
• Experience in chemistry lab work and/or field work is ideal.
• Hours: 20-40 hours per week.
• Days: 5 days per week.
• Time: Summer (lab position may extend to Fall and Spring).
• Travel: Potential for in-state travel.
• Background Check: None listed.
• Benefits:
• Experience with scientific studies and controlled experiments.
• Exposure to emerging technologies like biochar.
• Experience with classical pest management techniques.
• Work Location: In-person.
• Address: 219 E International Airport Road Suite 100A.
• Contact: Jay Clapeck at jjclapeck@alaska.edu

Alaska Plant Materials Center Internship

Organization: Alaska Plant Materials Center
Location: 5310 South Bodenburg Spur, Palmer, AK (In-Person)
Interns Needed: 2
Hours per Week: 30–40
Days per Week: 4–5 days/week
Travel Required: None

�IJ�ͼ�� the Organization:
The Alaska Plant Materials Center promotes agriculture and supports Alaska's farmers by providing native seed stock, disease-free seed potatoes, laboratory services, research-based solutions, revegetation support, and seed cleaning.

Job Duties:

• Propagate plants and assist with greenhouse production
• Maintain and irrigate field crops
• Support field maintenance and seed cleaning
• Assist with laboratory work
• Participate in various aspects of agricultural research

Requirements & Training:

• Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license
• Preferred background in agriculture or related studies
• Experience in greenhouse/field production is helpful
• All training provided on-site

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience in agricultural research and production
• Exposure to native and seed crop management
• Network with ag professionals across the state
• Gain lab and field experience valuable for future careers