Internship Program

Join our dynamic and growing Internship Program!
Growing Gardens’ interns are an essential part of our work to cultivate community through sustainable urban agriculture. We offer hands-on, engaging, real-world experiences in a fun and welcoming work environment. Our interns have a strong desire to learn and work hard while maintaining a positive attitude throughout their commitment.

Internship Programs:

• Environmental Education
• Sustainable Farming & Greenhouse Management
• Non-profit Marketing & Outreach
• Non-profit Operations & Management

We’re hiring for the following 2017 internships:

All applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Environmental Education Internships

Full Season Environmental Education Instructor (40 hours per week, March 1st – Oct 31) Gain extensive skills, knowledge, and experience engaging learners of all ages in various teaching settings. To apply, please fill out the application below. - Filled for 2017 (applications accepted on rolling basis)

Spring Environmental Education Intern (15 hours per week, March 1st - May 31st) Spring EE Interns gain experience teaching and engaging youth in the Children's Peace Garden programs including on-farm and in-classroom teaching. To apply, please fill out the application below. - Filled for 2017 (applications accepted on rolling basis)

Summer Environmental Education Intern (32 hours per week, May 15th - August 18th) Summer EE Interns gain experience engaging youth and teens in the Children's Peace Garden and Cultiva Youth Project in addition to teaching adults in Horticultural Therapy programs. To apply, please fill out the application below. - Filled for 2017 (applications accepted on rolling basis)

Fall Environmental Education Intern (15 hours per week, September 15 - October 31) Fall EE Interns gain experience teaching and engaging youth in the Children's Peace Garden programs including on-farm and in-classroom teaching. To apply, please fill out the application below. 

Application for All Environmental Education Positions

Non-Profit Operations and Marketing Internships

Nonprofit Operations and Management Internship, Part-Time 20 hrs/wk          

Spring, Summer, and Fall Opportunities, Stipend Provided Gain experience with program registration, event logistics, and behind the scenes support for an established non-profit organization. Please fill out this application to apply.

Seasonal Descriptions:

• Spring Session January 15 - May 24, 2017 - Filled for 2017 (applications accepted on rolling basis)
• Summer Session June 1 - August 28, 2017  - Filled for 2017 (applications accepted on rolling basis)
• Fall Session September 1 - December 15, 2017

Marketing & Outreach Internship, Part-Time 20 hrs/wk                                                                                

Spring, Summer, and Fall Opportunities, Stipend Provides This intern will assist with marketing, outreach and special events. This is a part time (20 hrs/week) position. Please fill out this application to apply.

Seasonal Descriptions:

• Spring Session January 15 - May 24, 2017 - Filled for 2017 (applications accepted on rolling basis)
• Summer Session June 1 - August 28, 2017 Filled for 2017 (applications accepted on rolling basis)
• Fall Session September 1 - December 15, 2017  - Filled for 2017 (applications accepted on rolling basis)

Growing Internships

Cultiva Farm Management Internship - Full Time, Stipend Provided, March – October Cultiva Farm Management Interns will gain experience in managing and cultivating a small, organic vegetable farm while learning skills in community leadership and youth development through our Cultiva program. Please fill out this application to apply. - Filled for 2017 (applications accepted on rolling basis)

Food Project Farm Internships, Part-Time, 20 hrs/week                                                                             

Spring, Summer, and Fall Opportunities, Stipend Provided This intern will support production for the Food Project Farm, a one-acre garden and educational site located in Longmont. FPF Interns will gain valuable experience in small scale organic agriculture and farm-based education for all ages. Please fill out this application to apply.

Seasonal Descriptions:

• Spring Session March 1 - May 24, 2017 - Filled for 2017 (applications accepted on rolling basis)
• Summer Session May 15 - August 15, 2017 -Filled for 2017 (applications accepted on rolling basis)
• Fall Session August 15 - November 15, 2017 - Filled for 2017 (applications accepted on rolling basis)

Spring Greenhouse Grower Internship - Part Time 15hrs/week, For Credit, March – May Spring Greenhouse Interns will gain experience in the cultivation of vegetable and flower crops in the greenhouse environment while learning skills in community leadership and education. Please fill out this application to apply. - Filled for 2017 (applications accepted on rolling basis)

Apply  

To apply for an internship, please download the appropriate application. You can fill out the application on your computer and save it with your name in the title. Then email the application along with a cover letter and updated resume to the contact noted at the bottom of each application.

For questions regarding our internship program, please contact Lauren Kelso at Lauren@GrowingGardens.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!