Farmland Protection Research Intern

American Farmland Trust

. Assist the Farmland Information Center with tracking farmland protection efforts nationwide .

Posted 11/11/2026internshipRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesEntry Level💰 $15 - $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and data analysis capabilities, particularly in agricultural land conservation and policy. Proficient in Excel and familiar with Office365 tools, with a commitment to ethical practices and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Policy ResearchData EntryExcel ProficiencyStrong Communication SkillsAgricultural Land Conservation

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Hard Skills

Data EntryPolicy ResearchSurvey Data Compilation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Collaborate Effectively

Tools & Technologies

ExcelOffice365SurveyMonkeyOutlookSharePointTeams

Industry Keywords

Agricultural ConservationLand Use PlanningEnvironmental StudiesFarmland ProtectionPublic Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Farmland Information Center with tracking farmland protection efforts nationwide
Conduct relevant policy research
Survey state-level programs that purchase agricultural conservation easements
Collect information on land trusts’ farmland protection efforts
Monitor survey response rates from public programs and land trusts
Conduct outreach via email and phone to land trusts
Compile survey response data in Excel
Complete policy research tasks as assigned
Attend regular supervisor check-in meetings by video call to report progress and ask questions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate-level degree program focused on agriculture, environmental studies, public policy, land use planning, and/or conservation
Familiarity with Excel
Strong communication skills
High level of ethics, integrity, transparency, and trustworthiness
Ability to keep commitments and maintain confidentiality
Legally authorized to work in the US
At least 18 years of age
Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university
Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Resume and cover letter required
Interest in agricultural land conservation and familiarity with land use issues helpful
Data entry and policy research experience preferred
Familiarity with Office365, including Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams, preferred
Familiarity with SurveyMonkey preferred
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with individuals and teams preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Optional opportunities for occasional work from the Northampton office
Opportunity to extend the internship through Summer 2027
Opportunity to learn about farmland protection policies and programs
Opportunity to gain understanding of issues facing farmland protection professionals nationwide
Opportunity to interact with farmland protection and conservation professionals