Sustainability Internships – Spring & Summer 2008

The following is a list of Sustainability related Internships (in chronological order).  If you are interested in earning academic credit for internship work, please contact me at jgerber@psis.umass.edu and see Internship Information on the expectations and process.  Also, for a list of internships from 2006 go here, 2005, go here, and from 2003- 2004, go here.  Many of these opportunities are available each year, so it is worth checking previous years.   

If you search the web for internships and either environment, sustainability or other related words, you will find several web lists and search engines that may also help.  Here are a few other lists to review:

The Food Project list

ATTRA list

NOFA list

Internships in Canada

Suggestions on Gaining Green Experience

And for an excellent year long apprenticeship program, check out The Farm School (contact me to learn how to get academic credit for this program).

Finally, WWOOF-USA is part of a world-wide effort to link volunteers with organic farmers, promote an educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming practices. I have sponsored students to gain academic credit while “woofing”.  To learn more visit their website at: http://www.wwoofusa.org

Also, I maintain a separate list of sustainability jobs, here.


June 12, 2008

Internship: The KO Festival of Performance is seeking two interns for this summer season. The theme of the festival this year is "FOOD: appetites, attitudes, and politics." Interns work closely with the staff and the visiting artists to execute the full range of summer activities, including mounting and running of shows, assisting with rehearsal residencies where new work is being created, hosting the visiting artists and workshop students, and the creation of visual displays about the work. All activities will be held on the Amherst College campus in Amherst, from July 5-August 12. Housing provided. For more information, visit the festival's website or contact Sabrina Hamilton at (413) 427-6147.

Volunteer: Rice Fruit Farm in Wilbraham is seeking volunteers to help out in the orchards from late June-October. Duties would include clearing of weeds & grass, some tractor work and picking of fruit come peach & apple season. This is a great opportunity to learn the skills needed to grow fruit in Massachusetts from a farm that's been in the business since 1894. For more information, contact Amy at (413) 596-4002.

Volunteer: Greenfield's Free Harvest Supper organizers are looking for help! There are many ways to be involved-planning, volunteering the day of the Supper, donating food, or providing information for the display area. The organizers are looking for folks to help create the "Map of the Meal" and the supper program and to help with the Really, Really Free Market, as well as people to set-up, serve, and clean-up. To volunteer, donate food, or provide display information, contact us by e-mail or call (413) 773-5029, ext. 3.

 

May 20, 2008

Listening, a Wellness Center in Barre, MA is offering two summer internships for students ages 14-21 in the Sustainable Landscaping Program and the Arts and Literature Program.  Interns will work with Listening staff and other members of the local community, and will receive a stipend of $50-$100 per week. This is an excellent educational opportunity, as well as a fun and enjoyable summer job. Internships are a valuable addition to your resume or college application, and some college students may also be able to receive college credit for their experiences. Call or stop by Listening MWF 9-3 for more information and an internship application  For more see: http://www.listeningwellness.org/

 

May 19, 2008

Interns Wanted

Organization Name: RideBuzz

Contact: Jeff Brown

Tel. 978-394-3740 (cell)

Email: Jeff@RideBuzz.org

Website: www.RideBuzz.org

 

Organizational Description

RideBuzz.org is a community-driven ridesharing program in the Pioneer Valley that is directly benefiting the local community and environment.  This community-enriching organization is increasing access to low-cost and efficient transportation options for those in need (i.e. low-income, elderly, disabled, immigrant and non-licensure populations: students too!).  RideBuzz is working to help people share rides; build a stronger community; and drastically reduce fuel consumption while stimulating local economies.  This is a unique and innovative program.  Our program is endorsed by Co-op Power, CET, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, Highland Valley Elder Services, Riverside Industries, Mayor Higgins (Northampton), ServiceNet, PV Local First, Mass Bike PV, Deans Beans, River Valley Market, Author Richard Heinberg (Peak Oil expert), and many more…

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Intern Positions All positions will help positively impact the Pioneer Valley to advance social equity, increase access to transportation for the underserved, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  The amount of responsibility that you have will be directly proportional to your ambition.  Self motivated individuals are a plus! And if you feel strongly about making meaningful changes to our world that is a double plus!!  Strong communication skills will be helpful for all positions.

 

1) Community Development

Responsibilities: Communicating with under-served populations and related human service organizations/agencies (may also include municipalities and socially responsible businesses) to help co-develop tailored rideshare programs and educate related communities about the RideBuzz program; PowerPoint presentation and strong communication skills will be helpful.  We welcome individuals with a command of the Spanish language, but not necessary.  If you attain financial sponsors you will be rewarded monetarily.

 

2) Economic Development: Leverage your business skills for social change

Responsibilities: Communicating the economic value proposition of the RideBuzz program to businesses, helping implement rideshare programs (being involved and leading sales and potential financial partnering sponsors.  If you attain financial sponsors you will be rewarded monetarily.

 

3) Social Change Activists (grassroots organizers/canvassers): “Moving towards sustainability.”

Responsibilities: Locate and mobilize a force of canvassers to raise awareness and funding for the program.  If you attain financial sponsors you will be rewarded monetarily.

 

4) Computer Science and Web Development

Responsibilities:  Using your skill set to augment the development process

Looking for Computer programmers, web developers that have interest in playing a role in the develop of an innovative ridesharing system that is developing GPS enabled approaches to increase last-minute options for users

 

5) Marketing Savvy Outreach Folks/Events Planners/Creative solutions for awareness raising.

Responsibilities: Learning about the project. Planning and arranging events.  Contacting potential event co-sponsors, running events, tabling booths, creating flyers and marketing and promotional material, creative solutions also welcome “GETTING THE WORD OUT ABOUT THE RIDEBUZZ PROGRAM!!”  Planning Community events (that may include music and other activities that draw the general community in and create awareness)”

 

6) Planners: Transportation, Sustainability

Responsibilities: Looking at geographic strategies and physical location based strategies to increase the use of ridesharing inclusive of GIS mapping; Demographic analysis and identification of communities that can be served by the program

 

7) Grant writers 

Responsibilities: Locating and applying for grants that will strengthen the RideBuzz program

Focus area: Congestion and traffic Mitigation, Environment, social welfare, transportation, economic stimulation foundations, government grants, etc.

 

8) Graphic Designers/Artist Activists/Film makers: 

Responsibilities: Flyer Design, creating a documentary on ridesharing

Finding creative ways to raise consciousness

 May 12, 2008

Isabella Freedman: Jewish Retreat Center Internship

Fourteen Summer Fellows and fourteen Fall Fellows will be selected to participate in the 2008 Program.  Fellows spend much of their time learning and practicing sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry on the four-acre ADAMAH farm and in small gardens throughout the retreat center. Fellows also participate in leadership training, community living, ecological and Jewish seminars with visiting faculty, and moreFellows are asked to pay a fee of $500 to cover part of the cost of the ADAMAH Fellowship. Financial Aid is available for those in need.  See: http://isabellafreedman.org/environment/adamah

 

May 9, 2008

3 Summer Interns, AASHE
AASHE is accepting applications for 3 summer intern positions: an IT intern, a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) intern, and a Resources intern. The IT intern will help with the development of data-intensive and user-friendly web applications that help colleges and universities share information and measure their progress toward meeting sustainability goals. Qualifications include proficiency with PHP5 or other OOP language, proficiency with SQL, Javascript/AJAX and/or Actionscript experience, and experience working with web frameworks and using version control systems. The STARS intern will assist with the STARS program by researching other certification or rating systems and standards to identify best practices for allocating points, maintaining/updating the system, and determining standards; helping to revise STARS credits, with particular focus on the "Education and Research" and "Administration and Finance" categories; assisting in researching funding opportunities and writing grant applications, and more. Qualifications include strong written and oral communication skills, strong internet research skills, and interest and experience in campus sustainability. The Resources intern will assist with the development of the AASHE Resource Center, assist in processing memberships, provide outreach and membership support, support the AASHE Conference Team, and more. Qualifications include strong written and oral skills, strong internet research skills, and attention to detail. All positions are open until filled.

For links to complete position descriptions, go to http://www.aashe.net/blog/posts-by/niles/summer-internship-opportunities-at-aashe

 

**2008 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE!!**

Do you want to work for a great organization focused on building community, building local food systems, and working for economic justice for family farmers? And, at the same time, learn marketable skills in the areas of grassroots organizing, event planning, fundraising, and legislative campaigning? Would you like to meet farmers from around the state, eat a lot of ice cream, and make a real difference for farmers and consumers in Vermont? If so, please apply for a SUMMER INTERNSHIP at Rural Vermont. We are now interviewing for 3-6 summer internship positions, which will run from June 1st through August 20th. Interns must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel in-state (in Vermont - mileage reimbursement is available) and also work at the Rural Vermont office in Montpelier. You must commit to 16-32 hours/week. A small stipend is available. If you are interested, please email a cover letter and resume by May 16th to amy@ruralvermont.org.

 

 April 27, 2008

Farmer for Successful, Organic, Urban Farm in Atlanta
For information on this position, see: 
http://www.eastlakecommons.org/Documents/GaiaGardensFlyer.pdf 
 
Assistant Organic Farm Manager: 
Grow with us!! Mid-June to Mid-September position for person interested in helping our family-owned 
and operated organic berry and veggie farm. Must be responsible, self-starter, organized, flexible, 
and hard working. Ability to drive truck for deliveries and manage a small crew required. 
 
Weekly stipend dependent on organic farming experience with supplemental income from harvest work. 
Season-end profit sharing plan possible. 
 
For more information call us at 413-354-6380 or send an email with your resume and/or work experience 
to pioneervalleyfarm@comcast.net 

 

April 18, 2008

*The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is seeking a VISTA/Americorps **Member – Digital Media Specialist*
<http://www.nesfp.org/>

By becoming a VISTA Member, you will perform a community service and develop needed resources that will have lasting impact. You will gain non-profit experience in the areas of media, technology, agriculture, and community economic development.

The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (NESFP) started in 1998 as one of the first initiatives nationwide to assist socially and economically disadvantaged immigrants and refugees to develop commercial farming opportunities. The mission of NESFP is to assist immigrants, refugees and others underserved individuals with agricultural backgrounds to successfully enter farming in Eastern Massachusetts, in order to (a) build long-term economic self-reliance and community self-sufficiency among participants and their communities; (b) expand access to high quality, culturally-desirable foods through production of locally-grown foods by members of these communities; and (c) support the vitality and sustainability of the region's agriculture. See http://www.nesfp.org <http://www.nesfp.org/> for more information on the project.

The VISTA Member will manage all aspects of developing digital media in the three areas noted below: online courses, webcasts, and video clips.

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Location_*: Position based in Lowell, Massachusetts, at the NESFP office. Travel primarily between Lowell, Dracut, and surrounding communities. Must have reliable transportation.

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Beginning Date_: *July 14th, 2008

To apply: Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Hashley, jennifer.hashley@tufts.edu AND Kimberley Fitch, kfitch@comteam.org.

Boston Phone:  617-636-3793
Lowell Phone:  978-654-6745
Cell:  617-306-4879
Fax:  866-306-3941

http://www.nesfp.org

 

SUMMER PERMACULTURE APPRENTICESHIP
May 26 - August 24

The Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute offers an exciting opportunity to explore sustainable, regenerative design in exchange for 10-20 hours of work each week. Apprentices attend all permaculture events without charge, including the Permaculture Design Certification Course, August 8 - 24.

Current projects include several acres of gardens, installation of ponds and other water features, restoration of our trail system, and ecosystem restoration of an agroforestry site through the cultivation of edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms.

Accepting applications through May 16. For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.FingerLakesPermaculture.org

Residential: $700 (includes access to facilities, materials and facilitation)
Commuter: $500 (includes materials and facilitation)

 

April 8, 2008

University of the Wild Apprenticeship

University of the Wild is in its development phase and is looking to build a community of passionate leaders committed to the vision of growing a sustainable culture. We have openings for resident apprenticeship positions available. Apprentices will be part of a small team that will collectively be focused on the following areas (i.e. apprentices are not solely responsible for these):

1.Organizational Development

2.Learning Community

3.Educational Programming

4.Research & Development

5.Caretaking Facilities

6.Community Involvement

Time-Period: May 1st through October 31st, 2008. Six-month commitment required. Flexible start and end dates, with possibility of building a more long-term position.

We are looking for people who are self-directed and are passionate about sustainability and alternative education. Apprentices will be living in a small c! ommunity where accountability and open-mindedness are essential. Lastly, we are looking for people who are excited about growing a new organization and building a vision for a sustainable culture, and at the same time modeling this culture by growing personally.

For more details, visit: http://instituteforenvironmentalawareness.org/uofw/apprenticeship

Contact: Nika Fotopulos, University of the Wild Co-Director, (978) 724-3448 nika@universityofthewild.org

April 2, 2008

Organic Farm Internships

 

Our 300 acre farm is located in Cambridge, Vermont.  The crop land is river bottom flats, between rolling hills and streams.   We grow certified organic vegetables, flowers and herbs for our 200 member CSA, retail farm stand, wholesale business, health food stores, natural food stores and two Farmers Markets.  We also sell bedding plants, and certified organic hay.  We have 3 greenhouses and 250 egg laying chickens.  Our family of 6 is shrinking, as our children move toward their own careers.

 

Apprenticeship Opportunity -We are looking for 6 apprentices for the 2008 growing season.  The positions are intended for those interested in organic farming.  While we enjoy our work we also expect employees to be responsible and hard working.  We encourage apprentices to expand their educational experience by experimenting with their own farm project if they choose.

 

Work expectations - Apprentices will be expected to work 10hrs /day, 5 1/2 days & every third weekend,  lift 50 lb feed bags, be assertive, enthusiastic, work alone or as a team, dress for all weather conditions and have fun while doing their jobs.  The apprentice should commit for a minimum of 14 weeks, preferably the whole season (May 15 thru Oct 31).  The work includes instruction, implementation, feedback and weekly reviews.  Work includes all aspects of growing from seed starts to post harvest handling and sales. 

 

Skills learned – seeding, transplanting, hoeing, weeding, cultivating, using row covers, crop rotation, insect control, greenhouse operations, irrigation, bed preparation, composting, harvesting, bunching, storage, handling, packaging, haying, rotational grazing, egg collection, cleaning and packing, marketing, farmers market, communication with CSA members and personal evaluation.  Special areas of focus are considered upon request.

 

Educational experience - We believe you will learn from experience everything you need to know about operating your own farm.  You must attend and participate in weekly farm meetings.  Interns are encouraged to self direct their own farm project on their time off, with our approval and possible assistance if necessary.   

 

Wages and Housing - Apprentices receive a stipend of $700/month, and on farm shared housing.  You must maintain personal hygiene and neatness in a group living arrangement.  Use of a kitchen, utilities, surplus organic vegetables, flowers, and herbs are also offered.  We also offer a tent site (3 miles offsite) to those that need a little more space from the workplace.  Performance and production based bonuses are given bi-weekly. 

 

Nearby – We are located 5 miles from Smugglers Notch Resort and Jeffersonville with restaurants and pubs.  Local activities range from biking, hiking, boating, fishing, cliff climbing to just enjoying the beautiful Vermont scenery.  Stowe is ½ hr, Burlington is 40 minutes, and Canada is 2 hrs.

 

If you think that our apprentice program would be a good fit for you, send us a resume and a cover letter explaining the reason you want to work as an apprentice on our farm, what you like to do in your free time, at least 2 references who can describe your work habits and performance, and an optional – farm project of particular interest. 

 

Email: valleydream@wildblue.net  or     Attn: Anne Tisbert or Wendy Hall   

               Valley Dream Farm LLC

               5901 Pleasant Valley Rd

            Cambridge, VT 05444

 

March 24, 2008

The Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) is interested in hiring student interns
with backgrounds in landscape architecture, horticulture, environmental design,
urban planning and landscape contracting for a 10-week service learning
internship this summer. Interns will help plan and implement community-based
revitalization projects in Pennsylvania. This year's projects range from
streetscape visioning to community gardens to converting a reclaimed mine field
into a community park.
 
PDC is working with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society to implement the 2008 Internship Program. Selected interns
will receive project-specific training and orientation in Philadelphia,
professional mentoring throughout the internship, summer housing and a $2,000
stipend or scholarship.  See: www.padowntown.org 
 
Stephanie Glecos
Internship Program Manager
Pennsylvania Downtown Center
130 Locust Street, Suite 101
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 233-4675, ext. 22  voice
(717) 233-4690  fax

 

Blooming Hill Farm a mixed, organically grown,
vegetable, herb, flower, and fruit farm in our 27th
year, on 10 acres of upland and 30 acres of muck, plus
land for wild crafting.  We have 15 greenhouses for
season extension.  We market through a farm stand, 2
farm markets, and delivery to NYC restaurants.
   We are looking for apprentices to focus on one aspect
of our operation  i.e., herbs, flowers, markets,
green house, animals, etc.  We have local full-time
staff to operate day-to-day fieldwork.  This is an
opportunity for a person to gain exposure to a
commercial farming operation.  We are farming for a
living.  We need 2-4 people from March to December 25th. 
   Accommodations include streamside cabin and/or
trailer.  Five and a half day work week.  Competitive
salary. Bonus for length of stay.  Food stipend.  We
are located 60 miles from NYC, 7 miles to Hudson
River.  Hiking and Swimming.
 
Contact:
Guy Jones
(845)782- 7310
blomminghillguy@yahoo.com

 

Ambrosia Gardens Internship

Guru Ram Das Ashram and Gurdwara,

368 Village Street, Millis MA 02054

 

Contact name: Jai Kaur /aka Annamaria San Antonio 

 

Phone/email:

H: 781.259.0864 C: 781.738.1920   asanajai@verizon.net

  

An ashram is a place where spiritual seekers join together to study, grow, and excel. Named in honor of the great Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das, the Millis Ashram and Gurdwara are located on an 18-acre property about thirty-five miles southwest of Boston. At the heart of our life, is the belief that spiritual practice walks hand in hand with life in a busy world.

Established in Boston in 1970 through the inspiration and guidance of Yogi Bhajan, Guru Ram Das Ashram and Gurdwara moved to Millis in 1981. The physical property is simple. There is a community building for yoga, meditation, and Sikh worship. We also have residential apartments, open fields, a Montessori school, and a community garden. 

A small community organic garden project sprung forth last year after several years when the land lay fallow. We are looking to expand the garden size to grow more vegetables, flowers and to re-cultivate the herb garden.  It is our hope to grow enough of our own vegetables to fortify our langar (free meal) program.  Additional goals are to construct a green house, to become certified and to sell to whole foods market in Bellingham Mass which is the next town over. 

Our parent organization is called 3HO, signified by the three H’s, Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization.

The 3HO Foundation is a non-profit organization, founded thirty years ago by Yogi Bhajan. It is dedicated to the excellence of the individual and serves people through the teachings, technology and lifestyle of Kundalini Yoga.  For more info go to: www.kundaliniyogane.com and www.3HO.org .

 

Suggested length of stay for volunteers/interns:

The shortest length of stay is one week and volunteers are welcome to stay for the full term providing that the responsibilities are being fulfilled as mutually agreed upon. 

 

Months of the year you accept volunteers/interns:

Volunteers are needed mainly in the months of May-September with a possible option for one or two to stay beyond that to participate in larger work projects.

 

Accommodations:

Accommodation is provided in member homes and will consist of a private bedroom.  Volunteers may partake in the weekly free-meal program usually once or twice a week or join in impromptu group meal preparation.  They may also choose to cook their own meals.

 

Non-Farm opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/

restoration project, alternative energy, etc):

Help may be needed in building repair and construction and in the possible construction of alternative energy installation.  Volunteers are welcome to attend any of the yoga classes or ashram events and pay the fee where applicable.

 

Expectations of work for volunteers:

This depends on the number of workers on any given day but a safe range would be 4-8 hours 5 days per week.  General farm-work description includes; garden clean-up, general garden construction, transplanting/planting, weeding, hoeing, watering, harvesting, etc.

 

Transportation availability:

Volunteers without vehicles may be able to get rides for their own shopping/errand needs with ashram members.  Rides to/from airports or train stations are provided.

 

Languages spoken:

Main languages are: English, Punjabi, Hindi.

 

Children and Pets:

Volunteer couples who have children are welcome, providing that child-care is to be covered by one of the parents/caretakers.  This is not a situation that would work for single parents.  Volunteers are not allowed to bring pets. 

 

Special diets and other specifics:

This is a strict vegetarian community.  No meat, eggs, alcohol, smoking, illegal drugs allowed at any time.

 

March 13, 2008

Riverland Farm in Sunderland, MA is looking for part-time help (30hrs/wk. Tues., Thurs., Sat.). We are an 18 acre certified organic farm located in Sunderland, MA on the Connecticut River. We market our produce through an on and off farm CSA, as well as wholesaling to local markets. Responsibilities would include transplanting, harvesting, weeding, hoeing, and some tractor work. Experience is a plus, but will train the right person. If interested please contact us at info@riverlandfarm.com.   

 

February 22, 2008


INTERNSHIP AT SLOW FOOD USA
 
Slow Food USA is an educational organization that seeks to catalyze a broad cultural shift away from the destructive effects of an industrial food system and fast life; toward the regenerative cultural, social and economic benefits of a sustainable food system, regional food traditions, the pleasures of the table, and a slower and more harmonious rhythm of life. 

Slow Food USA offers (unpaid) internships to work in the national office in Brooklyn, New York City.  An internship at Slow Food is a terrific way to learn about the food sector and the non-profit world, and to be involved in a movement that seeks to preserve the world we live in while enjoying its harvest.
 
This internship provides the opportunity to be involved with the organization and coordination of local, national, and international events and projects, and to make contact with international leaders in the food sector.
 
We are a fun and busy non-profit organization with an open-minded, friendly staff.
 
Minimum 15 hours a week, 3 (ish) month commitment. Full time commitment preferred. Interns who can dedicate more time to this internship will gain more from it and be involved in more interesting work.

Qualifications:
• A keen interest in food preferred but not required
• Currently enrolled in or graduated from an accredited university
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively on a team or independently
• Good writing skills
• Good general and internet research skills
• Computer skills including Word, Entourage, Excel
 

Slow Food USA, an eco-gastronomic, educational non-profit organization based in Brooklyn NY, is seeking interns for the spring.  Please send a resume and cover letter explaining your interest to:
Jerusha Klemperer
internships@slowfoodusa.org.

 

February 15, 2008

HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE FARM CENTER

VEGETABLE PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP

 SUMMER 2008

 

Positions available: 3-4

Starting date: May 19, 2008

Ending date: September 2, 2008

Stipend: $300/wk

The Hampshire College Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) internship program provides a hands-on working/learning experience designed for college students interested in sustainable agriculture.

Interns will work alongside the CSA Manager to carry out the daily operations of organic vegetable production on the Hampshire College Farm. Normal working hours are Monday-Friday 7am-4pm with a one hour lunch break. Some weekend hours will be required.

Responsibilities include:

greenhouse seeding and watering

field preparation

transplanting and direct seeding

weed control including tractor cultivation and hand hoeing

organic pest control

planting and managing cover crops

assisting Hampshire College professors with on-farm research

Throughout the summer, interns will be given written learning materials including information on soil health, plant fertility, weed, disease and insect ecology as well as specific crop rotation plans, seed orders, planting schedules and cover crop plans. Interns will have the opportunity to conduct their own on-farm research projects if they wish.

The Hampshire College CSA is looking for interns with a strong commitment to learning about sustainable agriculture.  Farm work is often strenuous labor that requires physically challenging tasks. It is important for interns to feel physically capable and willing to work hard in all types of weather. When interns are introduced to new tasks they will receive appropriate training. Benefits include occasional trips to other local farms and farm conferences including the NOFA summer conference; some veggies, flowers and herbs; and a one week vacation which must be scheduled with the CSA Manager during the first week of work.

For more information or an application contact:

Nancy Hanson at 559-5599 or nhanson@hampshire.edu

Application deadline: March 14, 2008

 

February 6, 2008

Internship: Export Development Intern. Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources seeks a student for a paid internship position ($13-15/hour; up to 20 hrs./week) in Boston. The ideal candidate will have experience, education, or a strong interest in subjects relating to food marketing and export market development. Strong communication and computer skills are necessary. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Mary Beth . For questions, contact Bonita.

 

Community Workers Wanted 

Local bakers, farmers, and community members are banding together to bring local grain production back to the Pioneer Valley.  We used to be the breadbasket of New England, but sadly all our production has been lost.  Come help us form the Pioneer Valley Heritage Wheat Foundation, and be involved with community events, fundraising, seed trials, flour tests, and more! 

 

Contact Adrie at wheatberryma@gmail.com

Amherst, MA

 

Wendell and North Leverett, MA
Community Farm Apprenticeship

May - August 2008

Permaculture Systems and Design, Animal Care, Goat Milking, Cheesemaking, Fiber work, Forest Gardens, Rainwater Collection, Perennial Vegetables, Gardens, Orchards, Passive Solar Homes and Greenhouses, Marketing, Food Processing and Storage, Agroforestry

Work and learn on 5 farms and homesteads in two agriculturally oriented and progressive towns in western mass. Each week is a rotating schedule of work and learning on several properties with a variety of ongoing projects. Each location is operated by knowledgeable dedicated growers and homesteaders. You work directly with experienced people implementing projects and taking care of their land.

This is an opportunity for 2-3 dedicated individuals to spend the summer (minimum of one month) living, working, and creating sustainability on local farms.
Participating Farms:
1.    Winterberry Farm, Jill Horton-Lyons, Teawaddle Hill Rd. Leverett
2.    Wildbrowse Farm, Sharon Gensler, Pru Smith, Bullard Pasture Rd, Wendell
3.    Mamashoe Farm, Jeoff Pooser, Locke’s Village Rd., Wendell
4.    Hickory Gardens, Jono Neiger, Kemper Carlsen, Rattlesnake Gutter Rd., Leverett
5.    E.I.E.I.O. Farm, Leesa Crocker, North Leverett, Rd. Leverett

Program Fee: $75/month and 40 hours per week.
Housing: Housing available.
For more information contact:  Jono Neiger, 413-367-2304, jononeiger@earthlink.net,
  Leesa Crocker, 413-367-9982, leesa@crocker.com

For a flyer; see: http://people.umass.edu/jgerber/CFA-08-Flyer.pdf

 

January 27, 2008

Seeking Interns for 2008 on Bucks County, PA sustainable vegetable farm.    
Blooming Glen Farm is seeking three full time, full season interns from April
1st to mid-November for 2008 (Couples welcome). We are a diverse organic
vegetable farm marketing to a 160 member CSA (all on farm pick-up), a weekly
farmers market in Philadelphia, and local restaurants. We grow a large variety
of field crops and devote the bulk of the space in our 5 greenhouses to intense
tomato and heirloom tomato production. We are located in scenic Upper Bucks
County, an hour from downtown Philadelphia.
We are a young ambitious farm looking for enthusiastic hard workers with a
sincere interest in sustainable and organic agriculture. You will be an
integral part of our team, and gain hands on experience in all aspects of the
farm from seed to harvest. We provide a stipend and housing in a beautifully
restored farmhouse. 
Please see our website at www.bloomingglenfarm.com for more details about the
internship and to apply.

 

Export development internship 
 
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources seeks a student for a paid internship position 
($13 - $15/hour - up to 20 hours per week in Boston.  The ideal candidate will have experience, 
education or a strong interest in subjects relating to food marketing and export market development.  
Strong communication and computer skills are necessary. 
How to Apply:  Please e-mail a cover letter and résumé to marybeth.burnand@state.ma.us.
If you have questions contact:  bonita.oehlke@state.ma.us
 
Bonita Oehlke 
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources 
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500 
Boston, MA   02114 
617-626-1753 FAX:  617-626-1850 
www.mass.gov/massgrown