Food, Farm, and Energy Experience Intern -Summer 2026 -$14/hour up to 180 hours

Conner Prairie Museum•Fishers, IN

7d•$14 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

The Food, Farm, and Energy Experience(FFEE) Intern is responsible for design, construction, and installation of an outdoor urban garden environment to engage guests, volunteers, and supporters. The Intern will work with community partners to establish relationships in the community while bringing awareness to the new facility. They will also be an integral part of the team in the overall land management plan including the natural resources on site.

Nice To Haves

Experience in horticulture, agriculture, plant science, environmental science, landscape design, conservation, or a related field. Students with relevant coursework are encouraged to apply.
Enthusiasm to learn, grow, and collaborate with others
Training in sustainable agriculture, conservation, or food systems is helpful
Experience managing projects and delivering results on time
Community outreach and education experience
Ability to communicate clearly with multiple diverse stakeholders
Desire to work independently and take ownership of project goals and outcomes
Basic knowledge of plant care
Adaptability and problem-solving skills
Passion for community impact
Attention to detail

Responsibilities

Execute a multi-year design, planting, maintenance, and harvest schedule for the urban garden.
Assist with land management plans which may include removal or treatment of invasive species, planting of native plants, establishing biodiversity counts, etc.
Collaborate with internal and external partners for support and use of the garden including food security organizations.
Coordinate and lead volunteer planting day and/or garden tending day(s) (weeding, harvest, etc.)
Develop hands-on interactive activities to compliment FFEE topics.
Create social media posts throughout the experience.