Empower School offers continued education experiences that focus on leadership development, one-on-one mentorship, and increased responsibility in the day-to-day operations of organic farm management. Internships are especially suited to those looking to build a career in regenerative farming or agricultural missions.
Duration
3 months - 1 year
How to Apply
Contact us directly to request an interview and discuss specific internship options customized to fit your gifting and goals.
Internships with Empower School at Valley Dream are flexible and provide the opportunity to customize an experience that supports your personal, spiritual, and professional goals. We work directly with applicants to design a program that fits their needs.
Expand your education with an opportunity to learn in a variety of environments.
At Valley Dream Farm
At partner organizations in the U.S. and abroad
International and local missions
Regardless of how your internship is customized, interns can expect to benefit from these core experiences.
Partnership in day-to-day operations of running an agroecological farm
Formal classes in agroecology farming
Participation in outreach and service
Commitment to participate in Christian discipleship
One-to-one leadership mentoring
If you’re interested in learning more or applying to the Internship Program, please contact us.
Yes. We require interns to have completed the Student Program at Empower School or a similar sustainable agriculture training program.
This program will prepare you for work or careers in the areas of conservation, environmentalism, sustainability, agriculture, community development programs, and international missions.
Some participants utilize the program to understand organic foods before entering a medical profession.
Interns enjoy complimentary accommodation in our newly constructed dorm on Valley Dream Farm.
Yes. Occasionally, there will be outreach projects in the Knoxville area if you are completing your internship at Valley Dream Farm.
We are interdenominational and believe we must work together to complete the Great Commission. Our faith is aligned with the Lausanne Covenant.