Fall Farm Educator Intern

We are currently accepting applications for 2017 Fall  Farm Educator Intern. We are seeking an intern who will be able to commit to one day per week between September and November, plus one training day in early September.

General Intern Requirements

• Open to college students/recent graduates interested in teaching youth about food, farming, and ecology
• Must enjoy working with children!
• Ability to work outdoors, in variable climatic conditions, lifting, digging, using hand tools
• Positive, ‘can do’ attitude
• Background in outdoor education and/or organic gardening / farming practices preferred
• Must pass background check

Farm Education Interns receive

• College credit (must arrange with your school)
• Experience teaching outdoor education programs with children
• Knowledge of Pacific Northwest ecosystems
• Knowledge of organic farming practices in the Pacific Northwest

Time Commitment

We are seeking interns who will be able to commit to one weekday per week for 10 weeks of fall field trips (September 11^th– Nobember 17^th), plus one training day (Friday, September 8^th). Daily hours will be 8:30 am – 2:00 pm.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume with 3 references. Cover letter should address why you are interested in outdoor/agricultural education and your availability during aforementioned program times. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but must be received no later than Friday, September 1^st.  Internship positions are open until filled. Please send all application materials to: Sarah Philips, Education Program Manager, or call her at 503-341-8627.