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INTERNSHIPS

Work where you can find meaning, fulfillment and inspiration.

It takes a community to run Hayes Valley Farm, and new opportunities are spouting up every day. You can be a part of the team. Check below for available positions and internships.

 

 

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Seeds ThumbnailPlant Propagator Extraordinaire

This position would serve an integral role in increasing community benefits and ecological biodiversity for Hayes Valley Farm. The responsibilities include but are not limited to managing, coordinating and facilitating the operation of our farm greenhouse.

This is an excellent position for someone who is eager to get their hands dirty and become the seed, the catalyst for an entire growing community to thrive.

Internship Starts: ASAP & Internship Ends: Mid to Late Nov/Dec

Skills Desired: Strong communication skills. Must be organized. Computer literacy highly valued, especially email. High level of social intelligence, ability to work in a team environment. Plant propagation, greenhouse management, drip-irrigation operations, seed starting techniques, and optimism.

Educational Opportunities: IT'S ALL HANDS ON! You are encouraged to do your own reading, ask questions, but most importantly, roll up your sleeves and dive in! Initial training and orientation will be provided.

Internship Details: Work with the Site Manager and Director of Operations to envision, plan, design and propagation strategy that meets the plant needs of our community. 8-12 hours / week with flexibility allowed.

This will include:

  • Plant Propagation
    • Preparing soil blocking mixture, working potting line, transplanting (potting up)
  • Watering
    • Regular watering of seedlings, plants and outdoor nursery
    • Adjustment of automatic irrigation timers as neccesary
  • Administration
    • Regular powows with Site Manager
    • Label Plants, Document # of plants produced, what worked well, what didn't
    • Keeping Inventory of Seeds, Plants and Trees
    • Reordering supplies / materials when neccessary
    • Tie, tag, price, etc., to prepare for market or give away.
  • Education
    • Teach occasional nursery and propagation classes
    • Create resiliency by facilitating community involvement and care of the greenhouse

To Apply: Please send an email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with subject "Internship - Plant Propagator Extraordinaire - [Your Name]" including two things: A brief cover letter stating your interests and values relating to the project and a resume.

 

 

Events and Promotions Intern

The internship position would include a range of functions including facilities rentals, interacting with partner organizations, arranging on-site events and fundraisers, coordinating off-site opportunities such as speaking engagements and tabling, working with vendors and being creative about sourcing materials. Ideally, you would have experience working on a tight budget. You may have the opportunity to strengthen relations with local businesses through building sponsorship packages for events and farm programs.

These skills are vital to the position: super communication and organizational talents, multi-tasking, thinking outside the box, troubleshooting problems in the moment. The planner must have the ability to work with all types of people and be able to visualize an event not only from start to finish, but also the steps he will take to accomplish it.

Additional Details:  Ideally the event planner should have some permaculture knowledge or an interest in eco-sustainable solutions that contain low embodied energy. 8-12 hours / week with flexibility allowed. Computer skills: Email, Word & Spreadsheet experience required.

To Apply: Please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with subject "Internship - Events and Promotion Intern - [Your Name]" including two things: A brief cover letter stating your interests and values relating to the project and a resume.

Public Relations & Website Editor Intern

This position would serve an integral role in the Marketing and Public Relations for Hayes Valley Farm. The responsibilities include but are not limited to capturing on-site activity for online media, public relations with local media, and social media messaging.

This is an excellent position for someone who is eager to make a positive impact on the planet while practicing public relations, online marketing, community building and communication skills.

Internship Starts: Early to Mid August & Internship Ends: Mid to Late Nov/Dec

Skills Desired: Strong communication skills. Must be organized. Computer literacy highly valued, especially email. High level of social intelligence, ability to work in a team environment. Graphic Design a plus. Social Media Experience(Flickr, Blogging, Twitter, Facebook). Self-confidence, energy, enthusiasm. Personal integrity, good time management skills

Educational Opportunities: IT'S ALL HANDS ON! You are encouraged to do your own reading, ask questions, but most importantly, roll up your sleeves and dive in! Initial training and orientation will be provided.

Internship Details: Work with the Marketing Director to envision, plan, design and execute a marketing strategy that raises awareness of our project while encouraging our community members to participate in the activities and abundance surrounding Hayes Valley Farm. 8-12 hours / week with flexibility allowed.

This will include:

  • Website Editor - manage and edit website content to ensure regular flow of new, exciting, innovative and relevant stories for our community
  • Communication with the public -  being a source of information to our partners (contacts, outreach collaborators, networks) regarding events and initiatives both on-site and online.
  • PR Liason and Press Contact - Focus on approaching local blogs, print publications, etc. to build strong relationships and send consistent stream of press releases.  Follow up with press releases and campaigns, etc.
  • Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, etc.) - keep up with tagging, provide comments to build resiliency in our network of neighbors, friends and supporters.

Please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with subject "Internship - Public Relations & Website Editor Intern - [Your Name]" including two things: A brief cover letter stating your interests and values relating to the project and a resume.