LandPaths is seeking a Community Garden Intern! Bayer Farm and Jeff's Baldwin Community Gardens together contain 120 garden plots adopted out to community members, as well as education plots for students to learn about growing food and nutrition. We are seeking an intern to assist our garden manager with planting, weeding, and other garden maintenance tasks as well as community engagement and program management. The internship will focus on the following activities:
Assisting with faming tasks, such as planting, wedding, and harvesting.
Program management, including assisting the garden manager with scheduling, leading groups and data tracking.
Community garden support, including assisting the garden manager with gardeners and volunteers.
Eligibility: We are looking for an intern with an active interest in environmental conservation and farming or gardening. Previous experience is not required, and training will be provided.
Requirements: Dependability and reliability, and availability to work occasional weekends or evenings. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is beneficial but not required.
Schedule: working days are Monday - Friday between 8:00 and 4:30. We are seeking an intern that can commit to working at least one day per week.
Location: Bayer Farm - 1550 West Ave., Santa Rosa and Jeff's Garden - 3399 Moorland Avenue, Santa Rosa
Terms: the internship is offered on a part-time basis, unpaid, up to 20 hours per week, with an option of work in exchange for course credit.