{"id":35862,"date":"2020-12-06T14:47:42","date_gmt":"2020-12-06T22:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=35862"},"modified":"2020-12-06T14:47:43","modified_gmt":"2020-12-06T22:47:43","slug":"internship-food-project-farm-growing-gardens-longmont-co","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/internship-food-project-farm-growing-gardens-longmont-co\/","title":{"rendered":"Internship: Food Project Farm, Growing Gardens (Longmont, CO)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div><label>No of Openings: <\/label>1<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><label>Wage\/\u200bSalary: <\/label>$1200\/month<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><label>Hours per Week: <\/label>30-50<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"GroupedField\">\n<div class=\"objectform-parent NoLines objectform-item-display\">\n<div><label>Employment Start Date: <\/label>3\/2\/2021<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"GroupedField\">\n<div class=\"objectform-parent NoLines objectform-item-display\">\n<div><label>Employment End Date: <\/label>10\/29\/2021<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><strong><label>Job Description:<\/label><\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"item-value\">Growing Gardens\u2019 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 \u2013 19), The Children\u2019s Peace Garden (Ages 3 \u2013 11), Community Classes, the Community Gardens, the Growing Gardens Food Project, and the Longmont Food Project Farm (a joint project with the YMCA Boulder Valley).<\/p>\n<p>The focus of this internship will be to support production and programming for the Food Project Farm, a one-acre garden and educational site located in Longmont. Situated in the middle of a USDA food desert, produce from the farm is principally donated to local food banks and distributed to low income families in the community. It is also the goal of the Food Project Farm to educate local youth about garden ecology and sustainable food growing practices through farm-based environmental educational programming.<\/p>\n<p>The Food Project Farm Internship requires a great deal of hard work, focus, and care. It is also deeply rewarding. The Food Project Farm Intern will report to the Food Project Farm Manager and will work extensively with the Cultiva Youth farm crew members, young children, and volunteers. The Food Project Farm Intern must have both the ability and desire to mentor and engage with young people, and to work with and engage community members from diverse backgrounds.<\/p><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong>Intern Duties<\/strong><br \/>\nAssist the farmer in all aspects of farm operation:<br \/>\n\u25cf Seeding, transplanting, thinning, and fertilizing seedlings<br \/>\n\u25cf Cultivation and weeding techniques<br \/>\n\u25cf Organic pest and disease management<br \/>\n\u25cf Cover cropping and fertility management<br \/>\n\u25cf Maintenance of vermicomposting bins<br \/>\n\u25cf Infrastructure development and site maintenance<br \/>\n\u25cf Operation and maintenance of tools and equipment<br \/>\n\u25cf Greenhouse management<br \/>\n\u25cf Installation and operation of irrigation systems<br \/>\n\u25cf Assist with plant and seed donations to community partners<br \/>\n\u25cf Harvesting, washing, and packing of crops for donation<br \/>\n\u25cf Assist with tracking and logging produce weights for donation program<br \/>\n\u25cf Mentor and work alongside teens in the Cultiva Youth Project<br \/>\n\u25cf Assist in and lead environmental education programming to teen service-learning groups and after-school programing.<br \/>\n\u25cf Assist, teach, and oversee volunteers and groups of volunteers with greenhouse, wash station, and field-related tasks<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Assist the education team to:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u25cf Teach environmental education programming to children and teens, ages Pre-K through High School<br \/>\n\u25cf Lead community groups on experiential tours of the farm site<br \/>\n\u25cf Represent Growing Gardens and positively interact with the public at community outreach events.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><strong><label>Qualifications:<\/label><\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"item-value\">\u25cf Responsible, dedicated, and organized individual<br \/>\n\u25cf Strong work ethic and a passion for learning how to grow food and develop community<br \/>\n\u25cf Ability to work early morning, evening, and weekend hours<br \/>\n\u25cf Ability to hustle and thrive under pressure<br \/>\n\u25cf Physically capable of manual tasks, including lifting 40 pounds<br \/>\n\u25cf Some growing experience is desired, but it is not required for this position<br \/>\n\u25cf Applicants must be CPR and First Aid certified by March 2, 2021.<br \/>\nBonus Points<br \/>\n\u25cf Fluency in other languages, especially Spanish<br \/>\n\u25cf Experience working in adverse conditions<br \/>\n\u25cf Experience in community building, education, and volunteer leadership<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"Position_Information\">\n<div class=\"GroupedField clear\">\n<div class=\"objectform-parent NoLines objectform-item-display\">\n<div><strong><label>Application Instructions:<\/label><\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"item-value\">Please visit <a 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