Summer Season Environmental Education Internship

Growing Gardens’ Summer Environmental Education Internship (May 11–August 7, 2026) provides hands-on experience teaching garden-based lessons, leading field trips, and supporting Goats and Gardens Summer Camp in the Children’s Peace Garden. Interns work 24 hours per week (Tuesday–Friday), receive training and mentorship in environmental education, and support programs on pollination, composting, plants, honeybees, and healthy eating. 

Schedule:
• 24 hours per week, typically across four days, Tuesday–Friday
• Approx. 5–6 hours per day, variable based on programs
• Mandatory orientation on Monday, May 11 (8:30 AM–1:00 PM)
• Includes mentorship, evaluations, and ongoing training

Qualifications:

Growing Gardens is seeking individuals who are excited to gain skills and experience teaching and learning in a community of motivated garden-based educators!

 A successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Prior experience teaching youth.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to serve as a mature, healthy role model for youth.
• Self-motivated team player with ability to meet deadlines, remain flexible and adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and independently.
• Responsibility, reliability and organizational skills.
• Interest in developing skills and knowledge in garden-based education. No prior gardening or farming experience required.
• The intern position is contingent upon satisfactory results of a background check.

Please click here for full internship description:

https://growinggardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Summer-EE-Internship-2026.docx.pdf

How to Apply:
Submit the online application here:
https://growinggardens.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App

Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis until March 20, 2026. Early submission is encouraged.
Questions can be directed to Megan Reynoso at mreynoso@growinggardens.org.