Garden Education

The Farm Education Intern will work closely with our Education and Programming Coordinator to assist in providing garden enrichment activities to a wide array of program participants, ranging from preschoolers to adults. Programs will vary with some taking place on the Howard Street Farm, and others on location with our partner organizations (all locations are accessible by public transit). The Farm Education Intern will also help out with volunteer days at Howard Street Farm as needed. As part of this internship, you will help lead, organize, and plan educational activities, as well as get a chance to refine your gardening skills by helping maintain our educational gardens both on the farm and elsewhere. 

An ideal candidate will have a passion for local foods, the outdoors, and working with youth. Talking Farm is a small team, so flexibility and willingness to adapt are important assets in this position. We work with youth and adults of all backgrounds and mobility needs, thus a deep commitment to DEIJA work and ethos is incredibly important in our programming. Overall, this position is best suited to someone passionate about local foods, getting outdoors, and spreading a love for farming!

The Education Intern is expected to work between 8-16 hours per week. An ideal applicant will be able to work from the commencement of the internship in spring through to the end of the season in late fall (the week of Thanksgiving). Applicants who can only work for one of the three seasonal rounds of our 8-12 week program (Spring, Summer, or Fall) will also be considered. If seeking college credit, this must be coordinated by the student at the institution’s discretion.

What We Look For

• Believers in the power of education and food
• A commitment to Social Justice
• An ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals of varying ages
• A high degree of self-reliance, confidence, and initiative
• A positive attitude and the ability to hear, reflect upon, and implement feedback
• A demonstrated interest in understanding organic and sustainable growing practices
• Individuals who are capable of bending over, lifting 15+lbs, and participating in gardening tasks  in varying weather
• Ability to pass a background check to work in school buildings

To apply for this position please complete the linked questionnaire (https://secure.everyaction.com/iVzmKOycJUiAkkJi-eXDfQ2)  and email a resume with the subject line  “Farm Education Internship” to lissa@thetalkingfarm.org. Deadline for this application is February 10th for Spring, April 15th for Summer, and August 1st for Fall.