Children’s Peace Garden programs teach children environmental stewardship, nutrition education, respect for diversity, and creative self-expression to nurture a healthy, happy, and well-balanced child. 6,000 children from ages 5-11 participate in Children’s Peace Garden programming each year. Environmental Education Interns teach a wide variety of engaging hands-on activities about organic gardening practices, the garden as a source of food, the importance of pollinators and visiting our honeybee hives, building healthy soil by exploring our vermicomposting system, and more. Interns are given the responsibility to teach independently as well as with a team, gaining valuable experience for future teaching in Environmental Education.

Summary

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Full Season - Environmental Education Internship
March – November, 40 hrs/wk, Hourly Pay + Paid Vacation
Deadline to apply: February 1, 2024
Spring - Environmental Education Internship
March – May, 15 hrs/wk, Stipend Provided
Deadline to apply: February 1, 2024
Summer - Environmental Education Internship
May – August, 24 hrs/wk, Stipend
Deadline to apply: March 1, 2024
Fall - Environmental Education Internship
August – November, 15 hrs/wk, Stipend Provided
Deadline to apply: July1, 2024

Environmental Education Interns gain incredible hands-on experience teaching and learning in our programs as they develop essential skills for environmental education. Environmental Educators improve their teaching techniques through trainings, practice, reflection, and feedback. Fall Environmental Educators spend most of their time directly teaching in the Children’s Peace Garden programs such as field trips and classroom visits.

Find the full internship descriptions on our website.

To apply:

Follow this link for our online application. If the link does not work, copy the url code below into your web browser.

https://growinggardens.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. We recommend getting your application in as soon as possible for full consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

For any questions, contact Megan Reynoso at mreynoso@growinggardens.org

Compensation Information

Compensation: Qualifies for credit at the university level, includes $350 upon completion and a weekly share of veggies from the farm

Benefits of Interning with Growing Gardens:

Your own weekly share ($20-$35 value) of fresh seasonal vegetables. each week from the garden June-October as the season permits.
Experience working on a diversified vegetable farm.
Hands-on experience making a positive impact in the lives of children, teens, and adults.
Community connections and networking within the burgeoning local food movement.
Friendly environment with a committed, passionate community.
Develop marketable leadership and management skills.
Access to in-person and online courses taught by Growing Gardens staff.
50% off all produce at the farmstand (June - October)
All Growing Gardens internships qualify for University credit if desired.
Office is centrally located and easily accessed via public transportation.

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Environmental Education Internships (Four Positions, Spring-Fall)