Growing to Green Intern

Franklin Park Conservatory•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Growing to Green Intern works alongside the Growing to Green Manager and Educator to develop dynamic virtual resources, coordinate community events, support leadership programming, assist with volunteer workdays, and manage experimental educational garden beds. This multifaceted role balances public-facing community engagement with hands-on urban agriculture and technical asset management. It is an ideal opportunity for an emerging professional passionate about sustainable urban agriculture, food justice, and community resilience.

Requirements

Current Student or Recent Graduate from a college or university program.
Ideal fields of study include Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Food Systems, Geography, Community Development, Social Work, or Public Health.
Prior experience with gardening, farming, or landscaping.
Experience participating in group settings, campus organizations, volunteer groups, or customer service roles where you interacted regularly with the public.
Proficient with standard digital productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include occasional evening or Saturday hours.
Comfort working outdoors in typical Ohio weather (heat, humidity, or light rain).
Ability to perform standard garden tasks like bending, kneeling, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 30 lbs, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate a strong passion for urban greening and food justice.
Prior exposure to GIS (Geographic Information Systems) or digital mapping software.
Familiarity with graphic design platforms (such as Canva) to create community guides, flyers, or infographics.

Responsibilities

Maintain the regional Community Garden Map by inputting garden data and updating the map’s visual interface and layout.
Act as a co-leader for off-site community garden workdays, guiding volunteers through various tasks.
Assist in the logistical planning and execution of the annual Harvest Awards and other in-person networking events.
Assist in the maintenance of an on-site educational garden bed.