Job and Internship Opportunities
Looking to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact? Internships, jobs, and grants are the perfect way to explore your passions, build your skills, and connect with industry experts. Following are opportunities and upcoming deadlines.
Exclusive Opportunities
- Food Policy Pathways mentorship program:
- Food Policy Pathways (FPP) is a national nonprofit committed to equipping emerging food policy leaders with the skills and networks needed to drive systemic change for a healthier, more resilient food system. They provide access to career preparation and mentorship opportunities with experienced leaders in the field. Interested students should complete an application or reach out to info
foodpolicypathways [dot] org with questions.
- Food Policy Pathways (FPP) is a national nonprofit committed to equipping emerging food policy leaders with the skills and networks needed to drive systemic change for a healthier, more resilient food system. They provide access to career preparation and mentorship opportunities with experienced leaders in the field. Interested students should complete an application or reach out to info
- Gen Z Food and Hunger Summit - This July in DC! Ambassador Applications due April 30th.
- GFI is proud to partner with the Congressional Hunger Center and Food Systems Collaborative to host the 4th Gen Z Food & Hunger Summit on July 14-15, 2026. We invite students to apply to participate in this Summit for an in-depth, insider’s look at the current food insecurity landscape and to connect with your lawmakers to share your experiences and perspectives. Learn more about this impactful summit and how you can take part as an ambassador. The application deadline is Thursday, April 30
- Plant Futures Initiative at GW:
- Are you interested in sustainable food systems, plant-centric eating, or food justice? Just a foodie looking for a community of other passionate eaters? With the support of the Global Food Institute, GW students invite you to join the effort to start towards building a GW chapter of the nationwide Plant Futures Initiative here at GW. Open to all majors, degree types, and levels of commitment. Fill out this form to express interest.
- GFI x Aspen Institute:
- The Global Food Institute is excited to launch our partnership with the Aspen Institute Food and Society Food Leaders Fellowship Program, which will open up opportunities for GW students and faculty to collaborate on projects with Aspen Institute fellows. If you would like to get involved, please fill out this form and we will keep you in the loop as opportunities arise.
- T.A. Thornton Scholars Summer Research Experience at Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy:
- Accepting applications for four (4) summer research positions. These internships will be for eight to ten weeks, beginning late May or early June 2025. Students will work on projects for up to 35 hours a week with remote, hybrid, and in-person roles available (please see position descriptions below for details). Application deadline: Friday April 4.
Jobs
- Anacostia Riverkeeper: Event & Membership Coordinator. Apply here!
- DC Central Kitchen: Communications Coordinator. Apply here!
- Environment America: Various Positions. Apply here!
- Love & Carrots: Urban Gardener. Washington, D.C. Apply here!
Student Internships
- Arnold Ventures Summer Internship Program 2026. Paid internships in Houston, Texas and Washington, D.C. Apply here!
- Food Tank: Summer 2026 Research, Advocacy, and Writing Internship. Apply by March 15. Apply here!
- Hudson Institute Political Studies Summer Fellowship 2026 in Washington, D.C. Apply here!
- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Paid Internship. Learn more here!
- The Rockefeller Foundation: Food Initiative Intern. New York City. Apply here!
Funding
- US Department of Agriculture (USDA): Scholarship Programs. Learn more here!