Internship Goals:
➔ Learn about the operations and management of a garden-based summer camp program
➔ Gain experience teaching students in outdoor settings
➔ Develop leadership and mentorship skills through hands-on experience mentoring camp staff, managing
camper behavior, and planning lessons
➔ Gain experience developing and leading hands-on activities such as gardening, cooking, and nature
exploration
➔ Observe how schools and nonprofits can collaborate to support garden-based education

Summary

Project GROWS is hiring for 2 positions to be part of our Summer Camp Program through planning lessons, facilitating activities, supervising campers, and collaborating with teachers and staff. Interns will function as a core members of the Project GROWS team, exemplifying an ethic of community, teamwork, personal responsibility, and creative problem-solving in pursuit of the organization’s mission.

Essential Functions

Program Support & Delivery: Assist in planning and executing summer camp programs. Instruct farm-based learning experiences that inspire curiosity and excitement about food, farming, and the natural world.
Camper Supervision & Safety: Supervise campers, support behavior management, and foster a positive camp culture.
Camp Operations & Administration: Assist in all camp logistics

To see full position descriptions and apply, go to www.projectgrows.org/jobs-internships-1

Compensation Information

The Lead Education Internship is a full-time (40 hours per week), seasonal summer position with an anticipated commitment from approximately May 13 through August 14. Compensation is $17.50 per hour.

The Summer Camp Internship is a part time (35 hours per week), seasonal summer position requiring a 10-week commitment from approximately May 20th to July 24th. Compensation is $16.50 per hour.

In addition, all staff are welcome and encouraged to take home complimentary fresh produce from the PG farm each week.

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