Operations & Finance Intern
Remote (30-32hrs/wk)
[Date posted 03/18/2026- Deadline 4/01/2026, 12p PST]
THE OPPORTUNITY
As National Black Food and Justice Alliance (NBFJA or the Alliance) continues to grow, we are now seeking applications for interns (open to undergraduate, graduates and transient students) for our 2026 Summer Internship Program. The Operations & Finance Intern will report to the NBFJA Director of Operations and Finance and will support the Operations team in developing standard business and operational plans.
The NBFJA Summer Internship Program is an immersive 8-week internship (June 8-July 31, 2026; orientation May 28-29th) that aims to cultivate Black leadership, political education, and career opportunities among students in the areas of food sovereignty, self-determining food economies, and land, climate and environmental justice.
Working alongside NBFJA Directors, staff, and members, interns will be exposed to a variety of opportunities for experiential learning as well as participate in rich cultural, professional, and educational activities to foster a deeper understanding of Black food sovereignty, self-determination, and holistic agricultural practices. The internship will offer interns the opportunity to engage in broad-based coalition organizing for food and land justice, increasing visibility of Black led narratives and work, advancing Black led visions for just and sustainable communities, and building capacity for self-determination within our local, national, and international food systems. The program will explore historical questions about the role and importance of Black agriculture and the preservation of indigenous agricultural knowledge through qualitative and quantitative research methods. At the conclusion of the internship, interns will share their experience, learnings, and projects with the larger NBFJA community.
ABOUT NBFJA
The National Black Food and Justice Alliance is a coalition of Black-led organizations working towards cultivating and advancing leadership, building self-determination, creating institutions, and organizing for collective Black liberation through food sovereignty and land justice.
The Alliance seeks to achieve this by:
Engaging in broad based coalition organizing for black food and land
Increasing visibility of Black led narratives and work
Advancing Black led visions for just and sustainable communities, and
Building capacity for self-determination within our local, national, and international food systems and land rights work.
Our areas of focus include Black food sovereignty, self-determining food economies, and land. We approach food sovereignty, land and self-determining food economies via the lens of healing, organizing and resistance against anti-Blackness.
INTERNSHIP TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The intern will support the Operations Team by assisting in the development of the final SOP document for executive review. More specifically, they will assist with the following tasks:
Continue to develop sections for the organization-wide SOP document.
Identify key processes and responsible personnel to support the development of the SOP document.
Create and finalize an interview schedule with the remaining relevant staff.
Present initial findings and methodology for SOP development.
Compile and present draft SOPs for core administrative functions, including:
Communications–Internal and external messaging, brand guidelines, and crisis communication.
Membership–Engagement strategies, onboarding processes, renewal & retention efforts.
Field Operations–Programatic and organizing initiatives.
Gather feedback and refine drafts based on department input.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NBFJA INTERN
Current or transient undergraduate or graduate college student
Prior experience and background committed to community service and development
Strong analytical skills with experience in organization and community development
Demonstrate leadership potential and a strong interest in the sustainability of Black Cooperatives or community-led organizing and initiatives.
Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, and work with a diverse population both, in-person and virtually
Willingness to collaborate with lateral, senior and junior peers, share in decision-making processes, support authentic spaces for collectivism and navigate and resolve conflict as a natural aspect of collective work
Ongoing, general study of general business practices, management systems, and infrastructure that support social movement organizations.
Commitment to addressing/confronting anti-blackness; strong racial, gender, class, disability, environmental/social justice lens and equity and practice of consistently applying anti-oppression principles and practices
The ability and desire to deemphasize perfectionism and lean into process in a nontraditional remote working environment
Keen attention to detail and highly developed organizational and project development skills
A collaborative working style that includes flexibility, curiosity, responsiveness, adaptability, high Emotional Intelligence, sense of humor, healthy boundaries and willingness to seek support from colleagues
Additionally, this person should bring a commitment to the values of the Alliance as outlined in our community agreements. Please review them ahead of submitting an application.
COMPENSATION AND POSITION DETAILS
The compensation for this internship position is a $6,000 stipend which will be paid in 3 lump sum payments of $2,000 at the beginning, middle, and end of the internship.
General Details
Remote position with flexible work schedule (expected 30-32 hours per week Monday Friday with flex time).
Internship dates: June 8, 2026 to July 31, 2026; orientation May 28-29th.
Responsible for participation and note taking during weekly team meetings
In-kind work hours required at local farm or market, Co-Op, or equivalent
Attendance and participation in at least two (2) network activities with NBFJA members
Maintain and submit required weekly reporting on Internship Learning Plan
Complete a final internship report and presentation with guidance from the Internship Coordinator.
HOW TO APPLY
NBFJA is accepting applications for this role until filled. Please visit www.tinyurl.com/NBFJAIntern2026 to complete an application that includes attaching your resume and a personal statement (at least a half page but not longer than 1 page) that describes your interest in Black food sovereignty and land justice and how this internship with the National Black Food and Justice Alliance fits into your personal and professional journey. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until April 1, 2026, 11:59 am PST. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to internships@blackfoodjustice.org with any questions or nominations.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The National Black Food & Justice Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV, AIDS, and AIDS-related conditions, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.