Internships

Our programs are dynamic, youth centered and growing!

We ask that interns maintain a desire to learn, work hard and have a positive attitude.
Growing Gardens’ expectations of interns:

Personal responsibility Timeliness 24 hour cancellation notice Follow through on accepted tasks Clear, open, honest and kind communication Willingness to do repetitive/contemplative tasks Willingness to do physical work Season long-term commitment Mature, healthy role-modeling in the relationship development with Cultiva! participants Joyful participation in garden activities

We have 5 internship opportunities each year:

Greenhouse and Market Garden Grower

We  have two internship sessions: March 1 – May 31 or March 1 - November 15.

Click on the links to read complete internship descriptions:

Greenhouse and Market Garden Grower March - May

Greenhouse and Market Garden Grower March - November

Environmental Education Instructor

We will have two internship sessions: March 1 – November 15 or May 15 – August 15.

Click on the links to read complete internship descriptions:

Environmental Education Instructor March - November

The March - November internship will work amongst all of our programs; Children's Peace Garden, Horticulture Therapy, Cultiva Youth Project and Community Gardens. Please click on the link above to read the complete internship description.

Environmental Education Instructor May - August

Development & Operations Apprenticeship

We are offering this internship with flexible timeframes: Jan 15 – August 15 or Jan 15 – November15.

This internship will assist with Fundraising and Grantwriting, Marketing and Outreach, Special Events and Program Operations. Please click on the links below to read the complete internship description and decide which time frame is best for you.

Development & Operations Apprenticeship Jan-August

Development & Operations Apprenticeship Jan-November

Apply

To apply for an internship download the appropriate application. You can fill these out on your computer and save them. Then email them along with a cover letter and updated resume to Operations Coordinator Megan Reehl, megan@growinggardens.org.

Click here to download an application for Greenhouse and Market Garden Grower

Click here to download an application for Environmental Education Instructor

Click here to download an application for Development & Operations Apprenticeship

For questions regarding our internship program contact Lauren Richardson at lauren@growinggardens.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!