Summer Garden Educator Intern

Job Description

Description Position: Garden Educator Intern Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm Choose 1 or 2 weekday(s) Tuesdays, Thursdays Timeline: June 8th – August 14th Garden Educator Intern Position Overview Garden Educator Interns will work closely with the Education Department to support the Summer Farm Camp program. Throughout the internship, interns will gain hands-on experience with a variety of farming skills and will co-lead “farmers-in-training” (campers) in working in the garden. Interns will also develop outdoor education skills, including group management skills, facilitating student-led learning, developing hands-on activities, differentiating experiences for diverse ages, and fostering relationships with “farmers-in-training”. Interns will: Support and co-facilitate daily farm chores with “farmers-in-training” (campers) ages 4-11 years old. Learn basic farm skills such as planting, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, insect scouting, fixing and maintaining irrigation, field preparation, trellising, etc. Help maintain the Education Farm and Garden and ensure safety when “farmers-in-training” are interacting with farm spaces. Attend regular Farm team meetings and trainings as appropriate. Interns are eligible for a Coastal Roots Farm certificate upon completion of 36 hours of service. Interns may also complete credits through Coastal Roots Farm pending approval from associated schools and universities. Qualifications and Experiences Enjoys working with youth ages 4 and up and their families. Comfortable with being outside in all weather conditions Interest in regenerative farming practices and/or Jewish values/traditions Customer and service-oriented Eager learner, flexible with assignm