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.
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:
This internship is a 8-12 hr/week commitment, for a minimum of 12 weeks.
The position includes but is not limited to the following:
- Plant Propagation - Preparing soil blocking mixture, working potting line, transplanting (potting up)
- Plant Care & Watering - Regular watering of seedlings, plants and outdoor nursery, adjustment of automatic irrigation timers as neccesary
- Plant Research - Document plant productivity, what worked well, what didn't
- Keeping Inventory of Seeds, Plants and Trees
- Reordering supplies / materials when neccessary
- Administration - Regular pow-wows with team
- 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 with the 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.
Please include when you can start the internship, and your experience with the farm.
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