Become an Intern Cat

Step into a Sustainable Adventure! 🌱

Catfarm is a dynamic, intercultural, sustainable and off-grid living community where each member contributes to the tasks of everyday life. Taking on responsibilities regarding the maintenance of peace and safe space for communal living and having low impact for the environmental peace establishment. Although we are a registered NGO, we do work as a community. There is plenty of space here to work and live. Before knowing anything further, know that you are signing up for a unique experience.

We offer the opportunity to live and work alongside the community while doing your studies and get a scholarship with Erasmus+. (Please check with your university’s internships and mobility department if there are funds available to carry out your internship with us.

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What we offer
  • With warm and welcoming community life, live and work alongside passionate individuals.
  • Gain guidance from experienced community mentors’ professional mentoring.
  • A chance to take ownership of your ideas and see them come to life and to develop your skills under the guidance of the community mentors.
  • Receive a certificate to highlight your achievements.
  • Get help from our welcoming team for getting your scholarship.
  • With each member’s help in community life, including you 🙂, you’ll get free accommodation and food.
  • Experience the beauty of living close to nature.
  • Connect with people from all over the world with the international environment in our community.
  • Develop your creativity and explore your artistic side in a supportive environment.
  • Make memories and skills that last a lifetime.
  • You may apply for grants to receive external funding from this internship if conditions apply.
EXPECTATIONS
  • Organization and communication skills that assure everything running smoothly in Catfarm.
  • Work collaboratively with others, respecting diverse perspectives and ideas.
  • Contribute positively to the community atmosphere and support your other members.
  • Demonstrate self-discipline in managing your tasks and commitments.
  • Think critically and develop practical solutions to everyday challenges.
  • Bring creative ideas to improve sustainability practices and projects.
  • Show genuine interest in and dedication to eco-friendly living and sustainability.
  • Fluency in English. French is a plus!
  • Openness and ability regarding holacratic structured community living: please note that basic tasks like picking up waste food, maintaining the farm, receiving guests etc, are equally shared between all community members.

ALL INTERN POSITIONS

Marketing Internship

As a Marketing intern, you’ll create campaigns that resonate with the principles of sustainability and eco-consciousness. Develop innovative strategies to promote our projects and initiatives. Your role will be pivotal in expanding our audience, attracting partners and supporters, and sharing the necessity of sustainable living within the world.

Key Tasks:

Conduct market research to determine target audience and potential partners.

Determine digital marketing strategies to reach the target and keep constant communication.

Analyze the marketing process and conduct reports.

Work in coordination with other teams to create social media posts and updates for the website.

Project Development Internship

Join our eco village as a Project Development Intern and be at the forefront of creating innovative sustainable projects. You will be involved in all stages of project development, from initial research to final implementation. With the creative team we have in Catfarm and with the help of visionary young people see your ideas grow like seeds we plant.

Key Tasks:

Research various topics and draft project proposals.

Assist in project planning and time management.

Coordinate with team members and external partners.

Monitor the progress of projects and prepare reports. 

Conduct risk assessment and feasibility studies for the ongoing projects.

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Graphic Design Internship

Express your artistic side as a Graphic Designer intern in our lovely eco-village. Here in Catfarm, with the harmony of nature, you’ll create visually stunning materials that reflect our commitment to sustainability. Your aim is gonna be designing remarkable pieces for our campaigns, educational materials, and project reports. Your work will reflect the beauty and importance of our off-grid lifestyle, inspiring others to join us in our mission to create a sustainable future.

Key Tasks:

Design graphics for social media campaigns, websites and print materials.

Collaborate with Marketing and Video/Animation departments on visual campaigns.

Develop branding and visual identity elements reflecting the values and commitments of Catfarm.

Video & Animation Internship

Bring our story to life as a Video/Animation intern in our community. Surrounded by the natural beauty of our off-grid lifestyle, you’ll capture sustainable living through your lens and animations. Create inspiring visual content that advocates our projects, educates our audience, and create hopes for a greener future. Your creativity will help spread the message of sustainability far beyond our village, influencing hearts and minds around the globe.

Key Tasks:

Plan, shoot and edit video content (for projects, for showing and spreading the lifestyle in Catfarm)

Manage video content for social media and other platforms.

Develop animations and graphics for various projects.

Collaborate with the Graphic Design team for multimedia presentations.

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Finance & Accounting Internship

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial management within a sustainable, off-grid community. As a Finance & Accounting Intern, you will support the financial operations of our eco-village, ensuring the smooth financial flow and integrity of our projects.

Key Tasks:

Assist in budget preparation and financial planning of the community and ongoing projects.

Maintain and update financial records and reports.

Conduct cost management and financial analysis.

Ensure harmony with financial policies and regulations.

Recuitment Internship

Join us as a Recruitment intern and become the bridge between passionate young individuals and our community. Develop your skills in identifying passion, conducting interviews, and creating a community united by a common goal of sustainability. Your efforts will bring new energy and perspectives to Catfarm.

Key Tasks:

Develop and post job descriptions.

Conduct research for further improvement regarding new positions in Catfarm community.

Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews.

APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP

Send an email with your CV and motivation letter to internship@catfarm.net

"Catfarm is definitely not a normal internship. It is crazy, fun, chaotic, full of people and more than that, it's a life experience which can definitely prepare you for bigger challenges in your life and among that you can have a lot of fun doing the stuff you always wanted to learn"

- VERONICA