Summer Land Management Intern: Water Rights & Policy

Agri Northwest, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance coverage

Relocation Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Farmland Reserve, Inc. is seeking a Land Management Intern for Summer 2027 based in Salt Lake City. The role focuses on supporting land and government affairs projects, including lease management and environmental documentation, with exposure to legal, environmental, and operations teams.

The internship offers hands-on experience in agriculture, water rights, land use and regulatory compliance, plus data tracking, reporting, and interaction with government agencies.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in agronomy, ag business, environmental science, or related field.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with land records, water rights, or environmental permitting processes.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching and organizing documentation related to water rights, land ownership, and environmental permits.
• Support the management of agriculture land leases, including tracking terms, renewals, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in environmental and land use projects, including data collection, mapping, and reporting.
• Help maintain and update internal databases and records related to land and government affairs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, environmental, and operations to support project goals.
• Attend meetings with local, state, or federal agencies as appropriate and assist in preparing materials or summaries.
• Conduct policy and regulatory research to support land and environmental initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing degree in Agronomy, Ag Business, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Geography, Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Database tools

Job description

Farmland Reserve, Inc. is seeking a Land Management Intern for Summer 2027 based in Salt Lake City. The role focuses on supporting land and government affairs projects, including lease management and environmental documentation, with exposure to legal, environmental, and operations teams.

The internship offers hands-on experience in agriculture, water rights, land use and regulatory compliance, plus data tracking, reporting, and interaction with government agencies.