Farm Educator Internships

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 be able to 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

Fall Internship Details:

• The 2020 field trip season is 10 weeks (September 14th – November 20th); fall interns commit to working one weekday each week, plus one training day (date TBA).
• Our Program Manager, Aliesje King, will be the contact for fall internships

To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume with 3 references. Cover letters 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. Please send all application materials to: aliesje@sauvieislandcenter.org, or call 503-341-8627.

The Sauvie Island Center is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, and those we serve. People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.