CEA CENTER MARKETING & RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Interested in marketing science communication and supporting research outreach in the rapidly growing field of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Join the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) for a summer internship focused on expanding visibility for the CEA Innovation Center. This internship offers hands-on experience helping promote CEA research organizing outreach materials and developing marketing content for targeted audiences.
WHAT YOULL DO
Support the development and growth of the CEA Centers website and online presence
Organize materials related to research projects outreach efforts and educational resources
Assist in creating marketing materials for key audiences such as growers industry partners students and community stakeholders
Contribute to messaging and content that highlights CEA research technology and innovation
Support general communication and organizational tasks within the CEA Center
WHAT YOULL LEARN
Experience communicating scientific research to broad audiences
Skills in marketing content development and digital organization
Insight into the field of Controlled Environment Agriculture and related technologies
Professional experience collaborating with researchers educators and outreach teams
PROGRAM DETAILS
Duration: 8 weeks
Schedule: Approximately 28 hours per week up to a maximum of 224 hours
Compensation: $15 per hour / $3360 total stipend
Location: In-person at IALR (Danville VA)
OTHER DETAILS
IALR reserves the right to modify and/or cancel the internship program. Modifications may include a shortened timeframe with a prorated adjustment to compensation alternate assignments or adjustments to work-site location. Internships are primarily in-person. The IALR Internship Program does not provide local housing or a housing allowance.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for the 2026 IALR Internship Program applicants must meet ONE of the following criteria:
Be a high school graduate (may be graduating Spring 2026) with plans to attend college in Fall 2026
Be a current undergraduate or graduate student
Be a recent college graduate (within the past 12 months)
INTERNSHIP TIMELINE
Application Deadline: March 20 2026 at 4:00 PM (EST)
Candidate Interviews (Microsoft Teams): April
Intern Selection Notifications: April 30 2026
Please note: IALR internships are highly competitive and not all applicants will be invited to interview.
MANDATORY PROGRAM DATES
Intern Orientation (required for all interns): June 1 2026 OR June 8 2026
Mandatory Internship Luncheon and Final Presentations: July 24 2026
TIME COMMITMENT REQUIREMENTS
Interns must complete a total of 224 hours by August 10 2026
The internship is designed as an 8-week program served in consecutive weeks
Interns are permitted ONE unpaid week off during the program
Except for this one week interns are expected to work continuously
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
All applicants must submit ONE letter of recommendation as part of the application process. The letter will be reviewed in addition to application letter must be received by March 20 2026.
SUBMISSION OPTIONS
Letters of recommendation can be provided by email or address. The details are below:
Email:
Mail:
ATTN: HR Internship
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
150 Slayton Avenue
Danville VA 24540
LETTER REQUIREMENTS
The letter must include:
The references relationship to the applicant
Length of time the reference has known the applicant
Comments on the applicants knowledge skills and abilities relevant to the internship
Any concerns that may prevent successful completion of the internship
Required Experience:
Intern