We are looking for motivated seasonal interns with a passion for urban farming, community building, efficiency, and sustainability and a willingness to do hard work in all kinds of weather. Sustained energy is essential to the farm’s success. It is an opportunity to learn hands-on, but you will learn the most as someone who is committed to your own education as a learner.
The Farm Programs and Outreach Intern will work with the Farm Programs and Outreach Coordinator closely on activities that include, but are not limited to:
- Design, implement, and attend WIC Taste-Testing Demonstrations & Nutrition Clinics
- Maintain and help develop a recipe & nutrition database
- Write a weekly blog, including seasonal recipes and updates of farm activities
- Aid in weekly administration duties
- Fundraising & grant research, writing, and implementation
- Maintain shareholder “work log” book; track hours, update shareholders
- Supervise youth, adult, and community workgroups and volunteers
- Provide educational tours
Will work with the Operations Coordinator on activities that include, but are not limited to:
- Seed or transplant, cultivate, and vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other crops using organic practices
- Harvest, clean, divide and distribute produce to shareholders
- Turn, build, and manage the compost system
Skills Needed:
- Well organized, self-motivated, attention to detail and flexible
- Ability to do outdoor, physically demanding work
- High comfort level in diverse settings and diverse communities
- Nutrition background preferred
- Willingness to collaborate with DUG staff, Farm Staff, other interns, shareholders and community groups
Benefits:
- Training in organic agriculture, program administration, grant research, and community outreach
- Working for an organization that benefits diverse communities
- Possible credit towards course work
- Free organic produce
- Stipend
- NO HOUSING OFFERED
Click here for more information, including how to apply.
