Director Laura Thompson is accepting applications for her internship program. Laura Thompson is the Vice-Chair of the JRSWCD and the Director and Chair of the Legislative Outreach Committee.  Students interested in the environment, conservation, or government should apply.

Details:

• Volunteer virtual internship opportunity for ages 14+
• Work at least 5 hours a week for at least 3 months (60 hours total).
• Must have access to a computer and phone.
• No experience necessary.

Responsibilities may include:

• Help create content and run our Facebook clubs – The James River Garden Club, Farm Club, and Green Team.
• Help on projects that involve agriculture, the environment, politics, conservation, and natural resources.
• Promote the Agriculture Cost Share Program.
• Promote the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program.
• Speak at virtual community events.
• Draft Newsletter content.
• Create a directory of Virginia organizations providing resources to land stewards.
• Lobby agriculture and conservation legislation.
• Watch videos and write posts for social media.
• Attend weekly meetings with the internship team.
• Reviewing policy.
• Create your own projects.

Interested? Email Ms. Thompson at laurathompsonforsoilandwater@gmail.com