Come Change the World With Us.

Every year, we recruit a selective group of qualified individuals to join our ROOT Fellowship (Running Our Operations Together!). The Farmlink Project connects farms with surplus to food banks to feed people in need, reduce carbon emissions & empower the next generation of changemakers.

Application Closed

Dates

October 10th - May 3rd

Work Setting

Remote

Deadline

September 13th, 2023
Application Closed

The ROOT Fellowship

The ROOT Fellowship occurs each academic year and summer. ROOT Fellows are key to the Farmlink Project community and this fellowship is central to our organization’s culture, identity, and work. During their time at Farmlink’s ROOT fellowship, fellows will serve as legitimate contributors within their respective teams while simultaneously becoming empowered to plan for the future of The Farmlink Project and the food/waste space at large. Throughout the fellowship, we will collectively work towards an inclusive, diverse, and solution-oriented internal culture and a hunger-free future. ROOT fellows are the force that runs Farmlink!

Fellowship Closed for the Season.

Current Team Openings

Whether it's helping place food where it is most needed on the deals team or bringing attention to our mission on the media team, all our teams are helping in the fight against food insecurity and food waste.

Food Program

Identify and source surplus by contacting farms directly and researching which regions and types of produce are experiencing food waste.

Media

Expand Farmlink’s network and general education surrounding food insecurity and waste through creative storytelling on social media platforms, website, and news stories. Reach new audiences through creative partnerships and outreach.

Fundraising

Bring in funds supporting farmlink’s operations through corporate partnerships (outreach, research), grant applications (research, writing), and much more.

Farms

Identify and source surplus by contacting farms directly and researching which regions and types of produce are experiencing food waste.

Product Team

Help us ensure that the we have the technical tools that we need to succeed! Implement improvements to our food rescue operations product and assist in development of new features.

Analytics

Process and analyze our data in order to drive brand awareness and make data-driven decisions.

We're looking for

doers 🔧
designers 🖌️
copywriters ✏️
developers 💻
data analysts 🔢
self starters⚡️
doers 🔧
designers 🖌️
copywriters ✏️
developers 💻
data analysts 🔢
self starters⚡️
doers 🔧
designers 🖌️
copywriters ✏️
developers 💻
data analysts ✏️
creator ⚡️
doers 🔧
creative 🥳
coffee-lover ☕️
developer 💻
data analysts ✏️
creator ⚡️

We craft authentic creative solutions, with a core mission in building strong and provocative relationships between brands and customers

"To fight these two massive issues, you need to have a stubborn sense of optimism and hope. At its core, The Farmlink Project is about giving people a platform to create real-world impact. We would not exist without the 600 volunteers who have built this organization and paved the way forward for thousands to come after them."

-Aidan Riley, Founding Member & Head of Partnerships

"The Farmlink Project has been completely transformational for both my personal and professional endeavors, providing a workspace that allows me to contribute to ending food insecurity, while also being surrounded by a community of supportive peers! The amount of responsibility and trust given to fellows at our age is unmatched!"

Tyler Senzon
Deals Team Member

"Joining The Farmlink Project was one of the best things to happen to me! Not only have I grown as a creative person as a part of this team, but I found a group of people to work with on making an impact in different communities nationwide."

Melanie Ortega
Media Team Member

"The Farmlink Project has completely redefined what being in a team means for me. In addition to providing a great support network, The Farmlink Project gives purpose to an important, pressing issue of food access that has a tangible but ambitious solution. Through my time here, I've learned that our goals are possible when it involves a group of young, inspiring people willing to work together and trust in one another!"

Bianca Lee
Policy & Media Team

"FLP allowed me to explore important societal and environmental issues, develop my leadership style, and and spend time in a warm community of inspiring individuals."

Hailey Wesling
Fundraising/Corporate Partnership Team

“Working with Farmlink has been transformative toward my pursuit of sustainability and understanding the societal implications of the food insecurity landscape. On the Deals Team, I’ve accumulated ample knowledge and experiences that have made a profound impact on my career-oriented ambitions. The tight-knit community, endless enthusiasm, and visionary outlook remind me to explore beyond my comfort zone. ”

Adam Senzon
Deals Team Member

"I have never felt a sense of belonging like I do at The Farmlink Project. This fellowship has given me opportunities to explore my interests, while making a lasting difference. I have noticed a new level of personal growth and development since my start in the Fall, and it continues to drive my goals and passion for this work. I am truly grateful to be apart of such an inspiring group of individuals!"

Sophia Harvey
Deal Flow Team Lead

Our model

  • 1. Take action today

    Connect the billions of pounds of nutritious produce that would otherwise be wasted to support people and our planet.

  • 2. Invest in tomorrow

    Address system-level problems through projects, policy, technology, innovation, advocacy and citizen engagement at scale.

  • 3. Lead lifelong change

    Empower innovative student leaders to become lifelong changemakers and pursue impactful careers that matter.

FAQs

Is this a financially compensated position?

This is an inherently unpaid position. If you are a student, you may be able to receive school credit or financial compensation through your university. If an uncompensated position inhibits you from participating with the Farmlink Project, please contact people@farmlinkproject.org.

Who is eligible to apply to The Farmlink Project fellowship program?

The ROOT fellowship is open to everyone!

How do I apply?

Please complete the google form application linked here.

I am a high-school student, can I apply for The Farmlink Project?

Yes! All students are welcome to apply.

How many hours am I expected to commit during the fellowship?

The ROOT Fellowship requires fellows to commit 10-12 hours a week during the academic year. During the summer, fellows are expected to commit at minimum 10 hours a week (dependent on job description), but anywhere from 20 to 40 hours per week is acceptable and encouraged! We are flexible and committed to working with your schedule :)

We bet you've got tons of questions still :) Our Operations team, Claire & Thea, are eager to answer any additional questions you may have! people@farmlinkproject.org

Come Change the World With Us.