Summer Garden Educator Intern

Coastal Roots Farm • Encinitas, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Garden Educator Interns will work closely with the Education Department to support the Summer Farm Camp program. Throughout the internship, interns will gain hands-on experience with a variety of farming skills and will co-lead “farmers-in-training" (campers) in working in the garden. Interns will also develop outdoor education skills, including group management skills, facilitating student-led learning, developing hands-on activities, differentiating experiences for diverse ages, and fostering relationships with “farmers-in-training".

Requirements

• Enjoys working with youth ages 4 and up and their families.
• Comfortable with being outside in all weather conditions
• Interest in regenerative farming practices and/or Jewish values/traditions
• Customer and service-oriented
• Eager learner, flexible with assignments, and willing to jump into unfamiliar tasks
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and see projects through to completion
• Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills
• Comfortable using a computer
• Must be at least 14 years old
• Those who are 18 years or older will be asked to complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a certificate, degree, or career in related field (i.e. education, child development, agriculture, environmental science, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support and co-facilitate daily farm chores with “farmers-in-training" (campers) ages 4-11 years old.
• Learn basic farm skills such as planting, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, insect scouting, fixing and maintaining irrigation, field preparation, trellising, etc.
• Help maintain the Education Farm and Garden and ensure safety when “farmers-in-training" are interacting with farm spaces.
• Attend regular Farm team meetings and trainings as appropriate.

Benefits

• Coastal Roots Farm certificate upon completion of 36 hours of service
• May complete credits through Coastal Roots Farm pending approval from associated schools and universities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed