Overview<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nI<\/span>nterns are invited to support the Cowlitz Community Garden in advancing Cowlitz Tribal food sovereignty and addressing food insecurity among Cowlitz Tribal members and AI\/AN communities by growing produce for the Produce Distribution service<\/span>. The Cowlitz Community Garden is a \u00be acre production garden maintained by three staff members. A mix of annual and perennial fruits, vegetables, herbs, and traditional foods are grown in-ground, in raised beds, and under a high tunnel.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTypical Activities<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTypical tasks may include, but are not limited to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nGarden Areas (Gardens 1, 2, & 3)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Weeding, watering, and general garden maintenance\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Seeding, potting, planting, and transplanting\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Applying compost and organic fertilizers\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Harvesting and post-harvest handling (washing, bundling, storing)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Installing and removing row cover\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Nature Trail<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Weeding and spreading mulch\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Planting native perennial shrubs\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Managing invasive species\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Shop\/Pole Barn<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Organizing tools, supplies, and materials\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Assisting with produce handling and storage\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Supporting event setup and breakdown\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Physical Demands & Work Environment<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWork may include physical activities such as shoveling, raking, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing wheelbarrows, and working in various positions (standing, sitting, squatting).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWork is performed primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to weather conditions, dust, allergens, and uneven terrain. Volunteers may be working near tools, equipment, or machinery.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nClosed-toed shoes and appropriate attire are required.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSafety & Equipment<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Interns are expected to follow all safety guidance provided by Garden staff.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- The Community Garden provides personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, eye protection, ear protection, masks, kneeling pads, and access to first aid supplies.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Interns are responsible for bringing appropriate personal items such as weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection, and sturdy footwear.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- The Garden follows the CIT Adverse Weather and Air Quality Policy. A copy is available on-site.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Interns<\/span> must notify Garden staff immediately <\/span>if<\/span> experiencing illness or distress related to hot or cold weather conditions, or any other health or safety concern.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAccommodations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Garden welcomes people of varying abilities. Interested parties are encouraged to communicate any limitations or accommodation needs with Garden staff so appropriate tasks can be assigned.<\/span><\/p>\nExpectations & Code of Conduct<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTo ensure a safe and respectful environment for all staff, volunteers, and community members, interns agree to the following:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remain within designated Community Garden areas only (Garden 1, 2, and 3, Shop\/Pole Barn, Greenhouse, and Nature Trail).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Access to St. Mary\u2019s building is limited to restroom use only. Interns must notify Garden staff prior to entering.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Remain on-site only during scheduled shifts unless prior arrangements have been made with the Garden Supervisor or designee.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Wear provided identification for the duration of each shift.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Do not enter any residential or restricted areas, including living quarters, under any circumstances.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Do not solicit meals, services, or items from staff, residents, or other interns\/volunteers. (Meals through the Elders Program may be purchased when available.)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Provide advance notice to Garden staff or Elders Program staff when coordinating larger intern\/volunteer groups if you would like to purchase lunch.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Treat all individuals with respect, professionalism, and courtesy.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Promptly report any safety concerns, incidents, or emergencies to the Garden Supervisor or designee.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Prohibited behaviors include: substance use on-site, harassment, discrimination, disruptive behavior, and photographing people or facilities without permission.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Maintain confidentiality regarding any sensitive information encountered while interning, including resident identities, Tribal information, and internal operations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Follow all instructions provided by Garden staff and comply with posted policies and procedures.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To apply, please contact the Garden Supervisor at <\/span><\/span>garden@cowlitz.org<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11259,"featured_media":34096,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[18,4003,208],"tags":[540,4,423,332,215,901,32,1082,7,13,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58855"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11259"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58855"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58855\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58856,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58855\/revisions\/58856"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}