Campus Community Garden Intern

Universities of Wisconsin•Kenosha, WI

23h•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to gain experience in small scale agriculture while supporting the mission of the Racine-Kenosha County Food Bank to reduce hunger? The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is offering an on-campus paid internship to work at the community garden. The Community Garden Intern will have the opportunity to support a variety of projects, issues, and needs related to food security, agricultural best practices, habitat enhancement, and nutrition. Interns should have a background and/or interest in environmental studies, sustainable management, nutrition, health, or a related field. Interns should also be passionate about sustainability, public service, and supporting community engagement efforts through their work with the UW-Parkside Community Garden. Undergraduates, including seniors graduating in May, and graduate students, in any field of study are encouraged to apply. Please highlight any relevant personal, work or volunteer experience or academic training in natural resources management or agriculture in the cover letter and resume in your application. Successful candidates should have the ability to work with others, an interest in working in the field of natural resources, as well as enthusiasm for environmental stewardship. Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, are required. Interns should expect to carry out their duties in adverse weather and under dynamic conditions.

Requirements

Must be enrolled at the University of Wisconsin Parkside
Be at least 18 years of age
Completion of one year of college or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
Ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds
Ability to use a variety of hand tools
Ability to stand, squat, bend, or kneel for extended periods of time
Ability and willingness to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Preparing in ground and raised planting beds through weed removal, turning of existing soil, and addition of soil and/or compost
Placement and maintenance of exclusion fencing
Garden path maintenance (weeding and spreading wood chips)
Removal of weeds (non-native species) and pests using natural/sustainable methods
Planting various plants and seeds in ground, raised beds, pots or pollinator plots
Watering plants and seeds
Opening and/or closing the hoop house west of Tallent Hall on a daily basis
Harvesting produce from the community garden
Packaging and transporting harvested produce
Manual turning of compost
Maintaining tools and garden shed
Waste removal/disposal