This job listing has expired and may no longer be relevant!
17 Feb 2015

Internship Youth Garden Project Summer/Fall Program Instructor

Youth Garden Project – Posted by Youth Garden Project –  Moab, Utah, United States

Job Description

Internship Dates: May 26-November 20, 2015
Minimum Age Requirement: 21
App Deadline: open until filled

Internship Description:
The Youth Garden Project is a non-profit organization in Moab, UT with the mission of cultivating healthy children, families, and community through educational programs and the profound act of connecting people with food from seed to table.

We are looking for an individual that is interested in working as an educator in a hands-on, outdoor setting within our youth programs for a span of 6 months. These programs include Garden Classroom and After School programs, our 9 Week Summer Camp Program, Middle School Class, and occasional work with various high school classes and the Moab Charter School Kindergarten class.

The primary role of the Program Instructor Intern is to work cohesively with 2 additional Program Interns and the Program Director to facilitate, plan, and develop YGP’s youth programs. Interns will have the opportunity to work with YGP beyond its programs, particularly with our fundraisers and some in the garden in the fall.

(Please review complete detailed job responsibilities at http://www.youthgardenproject.org/internships prior to applying)

Position Requirements:
Intern must be responsible; reliable; capable of self-directed work; have good management, personal, and organizational skills; enthusiasm, and an interest in experiential education. Intern should be a strong team player with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a problem solver who is flexible and able to improvise. Intern must have an open mind and willingness to be involved with the Youth Garden Project beyond its programs and work either in the garden or at special events. Experience in teaching/managing children or a background in education is required. Applicants with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred. Applicants must be 21 years or older.

Educational Opportunities: • Build experience teaching hands-on science • Learn about how a garden can be used as a teaching tool • Build relationships with students, teachers, summer campers, and families • Gain experience writing and implementing creative lessons and activities that connect kids to the garden• Have opportunities to connect children with gardens, food, and community • Community event involvement • And more!

Compensation:
• Each intern will receive a stipend of $250/month. First and last month’s stipend will be pro-rated based on days worked.
• The Youth Garden Project will provide housing. Interns may move in the weekend before the internship begins, and move out by the Monday following the close of the internship. Any extended stay beyond these times must be approved by the Associate Director.
• Interns will be given a designated space to garden to use as a supplemental food supply and learning experience. The Youth Garden Project will provide seeds, starts, tools, irrigation, etc.
• When YGP is in peak harvest season, interns will receive a box of produce for the household each week.

How to Apply

TO APPLY: Please review the complete job description at http://www.youthgardenproject.org/internships prior to applying. E-mail a brief cover letter and an attached resume to Kaitlin Thomas at [email protected] please specify you are applying for the Summer/Fall Position.

Job Categories: Food / Hunger / Agriculture. Job Types: Internship. Job Tags: education, experiential education, Gardening, and non-profit.

Apply for this Job

Visit our new job board for Social Impact Jobs!

Click here
X