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The Greenhouse at Growing Gardens is a unique and amazing facility; it is located on the last piece of agricultural land in Boulder, Colorado. The Greenhouse program reaches a wide variety of populations through Growing Gardens programs. These programs have a wide variety of plants and needs in the greenhouse. The Spring Session of Greenhouse Growing is dynamic, fast paced and requires a great deal of focus and care. The magic of growing food for community is a powerful experience, come and be a part of spring in the garden.
Community Greenhouse Grower Duties
- Assisting the Grower in all phases of plant growth:
- seeding,
- transplanting,
- fertilizing,
- watering,
- pest control,
- general tending and organizing
- Assist, teach and oversee volunteers and groups of volunteers with greenhouse related tasks
- Participate in the systems that keep the varied programs and projects on schedule and target
- Helping to care for the greenhouse one weekend a month
- Assist Grower with Plant Sale production and be available to work the Plant Sale Weekend the weekend after Mothers Day (mid May)
- Gain an understanding of the Growing Gardens programs and their needs in the Greenhouse.
- Lead tours of the Growing Gardens Site to groups and individuals
- Oversee the Fresh Food Family and Fitness plant production, contacts, and record keeping
Knowledge and Skills the Intern May Acquire
- Gain skills and understanding of organic food starts, heirloom tomatoes, and veggies
- The ability to work in a team environment
- The ability to work in a dynamic environment: this includes being comfortable changing tasks, working/leading diverse groups, feeling confident with a diverse population
- Organic greenhouse practices, production methods and marketing
- Create positive atmosphere for the interaction of diverse populations
- Observation Skills
- Ability to organize work and volunteer groups
- Gain confidence by helping volunteers to participate in the growing skills that the internship is providing you with
- Spanish speaking skills
- Survey information collection and reporting
- Develop an ability to anticipate work, volunteer needs and gain the confidence needed to jump in and lead
Structure of Internship
- Intern position is 20 hours per week
- Intern will be working closely with a Mentor from Growing Gardens’ staff who will oversee all daily activities
- Orientation meeting with all GG interns, mentor, intern supervisor and additional GG staff
- Interns will meet with GG supervisor every other week for the duration of the contract
- Interns will report at Staff Meetings once per month -3 total
- Interns will have the opportunity to shadow all GG staff
- Internship will take place February 15 through May 27, 2011
- Learning Objectives Contract- Developed by second week of internship- will include: position description, educational objectives, learning activities and skill development
- Evaluation- A midpoint evaluation and end of internship evaluation will include intern self evaluation, supervisor and mentor evaluation
Benefits of Interning with Growing Gardens
- Hands-on experience making a positive impact in the lives of a diverse population
- Friendly, relaxed environment
- Good experience; develops marketable skills
- Fresh, organic, delicious veggies plant starts to take home
- Access to a wide variety of organic seeds
- Garden is located with easy access to public transportation
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about learning how to grow food and community. The programs of Growing Gardens depend on the plants and food produced in the greenhouse as earned income for our programs. The Community Greenhouse Grower must be responsible, dedicated and organized. While some growing experience is desired it is not required for this position. This experience is a great opportunity for someone interested in a job in the horticultural, gardening, or community organizing.
To apply:
Send completed application and updated resume to Larry Dietrich at
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