BIPOC-Led Food Sovereignty & Regenerative Agriculture Project Needs YOU

Internship Opportunity: Building the Future of Food Sovereignty & Regenerative Agriculture with a BIPOC-Led Organization

**Position:** Multiple Internship Roles – Research, Urban Farming, Fundraising, Web Development, & More  
**Location:** Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, & Harrisburg, PA (Remote & Fieldwork Options Available)  
**Duration:** 3 Months (Flexible Start Date)  
**Compensation:** Paid / Academic Credit Eligible  

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### **About the Opportunity**  
This is more than an internship—this is an opportunity to be part of a movement that is reshaping food systems through sustainability, urban agriculture, and regenerative economy solutions.  

This initiative is **Black- and Latino-led**, breaking barriers in food science, technology, and community-based solutions. The leadership team includes:  

- **William Padilla-Brown (Harrisburg & Pittsburgh)** – Mycologist, researcher, and educator, featured in *MUD/WTR* for his pioneering work in fungi-based regenerative agriculture.  
- **Patrice (Pittsburgh)** – Urban farmer, food justice advocate, and co-founder of *Mystic Mamas*, an African American Women led regenerative food collective.  
- **Josh (Philadelphia & Pittsburgh)** – Entrepreneur, strategist, and innovator in food systems and community-based sustainability.  

The focus of this initiative is to **upcycle brewery waste into high-value mushroom production and urban food security solutions**—creating a closed-loop system that benefits both the environment and local economies.  

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### **Internship Roles**  

#### **Research & Mycology Interns (Pittsburgh, Philadelphia & Harrisburg)**
- Assist in mushroom cultivation and lab-based research.  
- Participate in studies on spent grain as a substrate for mycelial growth.  
- Contribute to microbial and nutrient analysis of different substrate combinations.  
- Support data collection and experimental design.  

#### **Urban Farming & Community Agriculture Interns (Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia)**  
- Work with community growers to develop sustainable urban farming projects.  
- Assist with hands-on mushroom and plant cultivation in community-based spaces.  
- Support educational initiatives focused on food sovereignty.  

#### **Fundraising & Grant Writing Interns (Remote or PA-Based)**  
- Research and apply for grants related to food justice, agriculture, and sustainability.  
- Assist with corporate and community fundraising initiatives.  
- Support budgeting and financial tracking for funding opportunities.  

#### **Event Planning & Community Outreach Interns (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, & Harrisburg)**  
- Assist with planning and execution of public events, including mushroom-based pop-up food experiences.  
- Coordinate with local community organizations, businesses, and growers.  
- Manage outreach efforts to engage stakeholders and increase participation.  

#### **Web Development & Digital Strategy Interns (Remote or PA-Based)**  
- Assist in the development and management of the initiative’s website and digital tools.  
- Work on a web-based platform for food tracking, grower coordination, and impact reporting.  
- Support data visualization and digital infrastructure development.  

#### **Social Media & Content Creation Interns (Remote or PA-Based)**  
- Develop engaging content for social media, blogs, and digital platforms.  
- Create educational materials on fungi, sustainability, and food justice.  
- Document and showcase the work being done in the community through multimedia storytelling.  

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### **Qualifications**  
- Interest in sustainability, food systems, and regenerative agriculture.  
- Strong organizational and communication skills.  
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.  
- For research and farming roles, willingness to engage in hands-on work outdoors or in lab settings.  
- For digital and content creation roles, experience with relevant tools (e.g., social media platforms, website development, data visualization, video editing) is preferred.  

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### **Why Join This Initiative?**  
- Work directly with **Black and Brown leaders in sustainability, urban farming, and regenerative agriculture.**  
- Gain **practical experience** in research, food production, technology, and community engagement.  
- Contribute to a **meaningful, real-world impact** in food justice and circular economy solutions.  
- Develop a **professional network** with industry leaders, researchers, and local businesses.  

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This is an opportunity to be part of a pioneering movement in sustainable food systems. We look forward to working with those ready to take action and make an impact.