Spring/Summer Garden Intern

http://www.youthgardenproject.org

The Youth Garden Project (YGP) is a non-profit organization in Moab, Utah

with a mission of cultivating children, families and community through

educational programs and the profound act of connecting people with food

from seed to table.  Our 2 acres of land includes 64 garden beds, a CSA

plot, an orchard, a greenhouse and grow dome, chickens and rabbits, a

commercial kitchen, indoor classroom space and several unique outdoor

classroom areas.

YGP offers both school-based and out-of-school programs for youth using

the garden as a teaching tool and incorporates interdisciplinary lessons

into programs for all ages. Produce is grown using organic methods and

then sold at the Moab Farmers’ Market, to local restaurants, to the

natural food store and used in our programs.  Learning opportunities are

available to everyone including youth of all ages, interns, volunteers and

adult community members.

Internship Description:

Internship Starts:

March 4, 2013

Internship Ends:

August 23, 2013

Interns will be expected to make at least a 6-month commitment.  Interns

will work 40-hours a week.  Duties include the following: *germinate seeds in

greenhouse  *harvest overwintered crops  *bed prep  *soil mixing  *prune & thin

fruit trees  *learn about irrigation system  *plant spring crops  *transplant seedlings

*plant sale  *harvest and process fruits/vegetables  *garlic harvest & braiding

*composting  *pest control  *work Farmers’ Markets, Weed-n-Feeds and other

community events  *CSA program  *canning & preserving  *animal care.

The Youth Garden Project focuses on learning-by-doing as well as the

possibility of self-directed learning opportunities. In addition to

growing, harvesting and working the local farmer’s market, interns will

also be given the opportunity to learn how to preserve garden produce.  We

have an on-site commercial kitchen which allows us to prepare and then

sell our value-added canned goods.  Our garden also provides a small

number of CSA shares to the Moab community. As part of their work here,

interns will have the opportunity to learn and assist with the operation

of a production garden.

Skills Desired:

No previous gardening experience is necessary, but we expect interns to be

able and willing to work hard and possess a strong desire to learn.  We

are looking for individuals interested in learning not only how to grow

food organically, but also the process of taking food from seed to table.

Compensation:

Meals: The interns will have an allocated garden space as well as access

to garden resources enabling them to grow a portion of their own food (to

be supplemented with $250/month living stipend).

Stipend: $250/month

Housing: We will provide shared housing.  Security deposit required.

Minimum Age Requirement: 21

CONTACT:

Send an e-mail with an attached resume to Kelly Smith at

farmer@youthgardenproject.org . Please specify in your email the

internship title and the session for which you are applying.

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