What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chicago Metro Farms Fund Market Intelligence Intern position at The Conservation Fund?
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# Chicago Metro Farms Fund Market Intelligence Intern
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## Description
The Chicago Metro Farms Fund Market Intelligence intern will conduct the
market intelligence and stakeholder positioning needed to shape
funder/partner prioritization and engagement to support TCFs growing
Chicago Metro Farms Fund. The intern will create deliverables across
three workstreams:\
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Document market alignment
Outline unique regional case for support
Refine pitch
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The intern will strengthen TCFs capacity to mobilize capital for
peri-urban agricultural lands and next-generation farm owners in a
high-impact geography. The interns work will deepen TCFs market
intelligence for targeted funder engagement, identify anchor buyer
relationships that make regenerative transitions economically viable for
farmers, and build the narrative and pitch infrastructure needed to
attract capital from diverse sources, directly advancing conservation
that works for America and all Americans. Start and end dates are
negotiable, with a total internship of 375 hours.\
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To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
Enable Qualified Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential
functions:\
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Document Market Alignment\
Building on existing TCF research, evaluate existing regenerative
agriculture standards, adoption rates, and market shares to build a
broad assessment of sustainable food systems; identify which standards
are most relevant to Farms Fund.
Review agriculture and food-system funders and funder consortiums to
better understand funder expectations and opportunities, with a focus on
the Midwest.
Research and develop a list of three to five anchor buyers in the
Chicago Metro area, modeled on the partnership with Emory University
(ex. University of Chicago).
Review existing Farms Fund collateral (one-pagers, pitch decks, and
proposals) and public presence to identify alignment and gaps with
standards and funder expectations.
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Outline Unique Regional Case for Support\
Produce a written Chicago Metro case for support grounded in the market
alignment and capital stack research, serving as the narrative
foundation for the pitch deck.
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Refine Pitch\
Adapt current pitch deck to different audiences including foundation,
corporate, and impact investment prospects.
Update the Funds one-page pitch.
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public policy, sustainable food systems, or related field.
Strong research, synthesis, and professional writing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage parallel workstreams with strong attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and
as part of a team.
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Experie\
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.\
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PI284613899
Information, Please See
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13498598
# Chicago Metro Farms Fund Market Intelligence Intern
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- Base Pay:** \$23.00 / Hour\
- Employment Type:** Temp NBE\
- Manage Others:** No\
## Description
The Chicago Metro Farms Fund Market Intelligence intern will conduct the
market intelligence and stakeholder positioning needed to shape
funder/partner prioritization and engagement to support TCFs growing
Chicago Metro Farms Fund. The intern will create deliverables across
three workstreams:\
\
\
Document market alignment
Outline unique regional case for support
Refine pitch
\
\
\
The intern will strengthen TCFs capacity to mobilize capital for
peri-urban agricultural lands and next-generation farm owners in a
high-impact geography. The interns work will deepen TCFs market
intelligence for targeted funder engagement, identify anchor buyer
relationships that make regenerative transitions economically viable for
farmers, and build the narrative and pitch infrastructure needed to
attract capital from diverse sources, directly advancing conservation
that works for America and all Americans. Start and end dates are
negotiable, with a total internship of 375 hours.\
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- WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING**\
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To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
Enable Qualified Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential
functions:\
\
\
Document Market Alignment\
Building on existing TCF research, evaluate existing regenerative
agriculture standards, adoption rates, and market shares to build a
broad assessment of sustainable food systems; identify which standards
are most relevant to Farms Fund.
Review agriculture and food-system funders and funder consortiums to
better understand funder expectations and opportunities, with a focus on
the Midwest.
Research and develop a list of three to five anchor buyers in the
Chicago Metro area, modeled on the partnership with Emory University
(ex. University of Chicago).
Review existing Farms Fund collateral (one-pagers, pitch decks, and
proposals) and public presence to identify alignment and gaps with
standards and funder expectations.
\
\
\
Outline Unique Regional Case for Support\
Produce a written Chicago Metro case for support grounded in the market
alignment and capital stack research, serving as the narrative
foundation for the pitch deck.
\
\
Refine Pitch\
Adapt current pitch deck to different audiences including foundation,
corporate, and impact investment prospects.
Update the Funds one-page pitch.
\
\
\
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- WHAT WE NEED YOU TO HAVE**\
public policy, sustainable food systems, or related field.
Strong research, synthesis, and professional writing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage parallel workstreams with strong attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and
as part of a team.
\
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- WHAT WED LIKE YOU TO HAVE**\
Experie\
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.\
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PI284613899
Salary : $23