Agroforestry Project Intern

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated Agroforestry Projects Intern with a background in horticulture or agriculture to support the implementation and monitoring of on-ground agroforestry and regenerative agriculture interventions. This is a hands-on, field-based role ideal for candidates eager to learn about climate-smart farming, carbon projects, and working with rural communities. Key Responsibilities Assist in the design and planning of agroforestry models tailored to local agro-climatic conditions Support field teams in farmer mobilization, training, and planting activities Conduct site visits to monitor planting progress, tree health, and survival rates Collect field data on tree growth, spacing, species performance, and soil health indicators Help maintain records and logs for plantation audits and carbon reporting Coordinate with local stakeholders including farmer producer groups and NGOs Provide feedback to project managers on field challenges and help co-develop solution Qualifications Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or a related discipline. Field Orientation: Strong interest in on-ground implementation of agroforestry and regenerative agriculture. Language: Working knowledge of Hindi or Telugu Tech Comfort: Elementary understanding of MS Excel / Google Sheets; familiarity with mobile data collection tools is a plus Mobility: Willingness to work in remote project areas and be based at field sites Additional Information What You'll Gain Firsthand experience in implementing climate-smart agroforestry at scale Exposure to the carbon credit ecosystem and impact-driven project design Opportunity to work with leading experts in climate tech, forestry, and agriculture A strong foundation for future roles in climate action, sustainability, and rural development Show more Show less