2
30-50
$1200/month
3/2/2021
10/29/2021
Growing Gardens’ mission is to enrich the lives of our community through sustainable urban agriculture. We envision people experiencing a direct and deep connection with plants, the land and each other. Growing Gardens unites the Boulder County community through urban agriculture projects, such as: The Cultiva Youth Project (Ages 12 – 18), The Children’s Peace Garden (CPG, Ages 3 – 11), Horticultural Therapy, Community Classes, The Goat Dairy, Growing Gardens Food Project, and the Community Gardens (General Public), and our Community Orchard.
The Farm Management Intern will report to the Boulder Farm Manager and Goat Dairy Herd Manager and work extensively with the Cultiva farm crew members and must have both the ability and desire to mentor and engage with young people. The Farm Management Internship is fast paced and requires a great deal of hard work, focus, and care. It is also deeply rewarding.
Farm Intern Duties
● Assist the Farm Manager and growing staff in all aspects of farm operation:
● Weekly chore shifts at the goat dairy, including all aspects of milk production, animal care, grazing and rotation management and educational events for the public
● Planning, installation, and operation of irrigation systems
● Bed preparation
● Seeding, transplanting, thinning, and fertilizing both seedlings in the greenhouse and field crops
● Early season greenhouse growing for the plant sale and field crops
● Cultivation and weeding
● Pest and disease management
● Harvesting, washing, and packing of crops for CSA, farm stand, wholesale accounts, and donations
● Help to manage and run CSA pickups and the farm stand
● Cover cropping, soil sampling, and understanding of soil health on the farm
● Operation of tractors, mowers, and other farm equipment
● Maintenance of grounds and site infrastructure
● Record-keeping
● Prepare and weigh produce for donation program
● Assist, teach, and work with diverse populations in greenhouse, wash station, and field-related tasks
● Mentor and teach teens in the Cultiva Youth Project
● Lead tours of the Growing Gardens site to volunteers
● Assist with other operations of the non-profit, plus help prep for and work other farm-based events
● Assist the Farm Manager and growing staff in all aspects of farm operation:
● Weekly chore shifts at the goat dairy, including all aspects of milk production, animal care, grazing and rotation management and educational events for the public
● Planning, installation, and operation of irrigation systems
● Bed preparation
● Seeding, transplanting, thinning, and fertilizing both seedlings in the greenhouse and field crops
● Early season greenhouse growing for the plant sale and field crops
● Cultivation and weeding
● Pest and disease management
● Harvesting, washing, and packing of crops for CSA, farm stand, wholesale accounts, and donations
● Help to manage and run CSA pickups and the farm stand
● Cover cropping, soil sampling, and understanding of soil health on the farm
● Operation of tractors, mowers, and other farm equipment
● Maintenance of grounds and site infrastructure
● Record-keeping
● Prepare and weigh produce for donation program
● Assist, teach, and work with diverse populations in greenhouse, wash station, and field-related tasks
● Mentor and teach teens in the Cultiva Youth Project
● Lead tours of the Growing Gardens site to volunteers
● Assist with other operations of the non-profit, plus help prep for and work other farm-based events
Structure of Internship
● Internship duration is March 2 – October 29, 2021
● Intern position is 30-50 hours per week. Hours will vary depending on the week and the season. A portion of those hours will take place on evenings and weekends. We generally work more hours per week in the height of the growing season and less in the early spring and late fall. Please see below for a sample of a week’s schedule during different seasons.
● Mentor oversees daily activities and supports each Intern’s growth during weekly meetings throughout the duration of the contract
● Internship duration is March 2 – October 29, 2021
● Intern position is 30-50 hours per week. Hours will vary depending on the week and the season. A portion of those hours will take place on evenings and weekends. We generally work more hours per week in the height of the growing season and less in the early spring and late fall. Please see below for a sample of a week’s schedule during different seasons.
● Mentor oversees daily activities and supports each Intern’s growth during weekly meetings throughout the duration of the contract
Please visit https://growinggardens.org/internships/growing/ for full internship descriptions.
● Responsible, dedicated, and organized individual
● Strong work ethic and a passion for learning how to grow food and develop community
● Ability to work early morning, evening, and weekend hours
● Ability to hustle and thrive under pressure
● Physically capable of manual tasks, including lifting 40 pounds
● Some growing experience is desired, but it is not required for this position
● Applicants must be CPR and First Aid certified by March 2, 2021.
● Strong work ethic and a passion for learning how to grow food and develop community
● Ability to work early morning, evening, and weekend hours
● Ability to hustle and thrive under pressure
● Physically capable of manual tasks, including lifting 40 pounds
● Some growing experience is desired, but it is not required for this position
● Applicants must be CPR and First Aid certified by March 2, 2021.
Visit https://growinggardens.org/internships/growing/ for full descriptions and application instructions.