Environmental Education Intern
Education Programs Internship
Victory Garden Initiative is a non-profit organization that builds communities who grow their own food as a way of life to create a community-based, ecologically sustainable, socially just and nutritious food system for all. We are a small, dynamic and rapidly growing organization seeking the right team member to join us in changing Milwaukee’s landscape into a lush, food-producing city.
Position Description:
The Education Programs Internship is an opportunity to expand your knowledge of urban food production, gain connections with the Milwaukee food scene, and hone great communication skills while supporting the creation of a more sustainable and socially just food system. This internship will provide experience in curriculum development, education program planning and evaluation, event planning, community engagement, volunteer management, marketing, web-based design, and nonprofit management. This is an unpaid internship - students that qualify for school credit are encouraged to apply. Interns can also be hard-core volunteers that are not students!
Reports to: Youth Programs Manager
Schedule and Duration:
September 1 - December 31: 10-15 hours/week
Schedule is determined by the Intern and Youth Programs Manager at the time of hire.
Location:
- Victory Garden Initiative Office - 249 E. Concordia, Milwaukee, WI
- Victory Garden Urban Farm - 220 E. Concordia Ave. Milwaukee, WI
- Education venues throughout Milwaukee, mainly Riverwest and East Side neighborhoods
Learning Opportunities and Duties:
- Work from Victory Garden Initiative office 10-20 hours per week, 2-3 days per week; evening and weekend availability
- Collaborate with Youth Programs Manager to plan and implement Youth Education Programs (After School Garden Club, Summer AgriCorps, and Farm Field Trips)
- Develop YEP! Program materials including experiential (hands on) curriculum, evaluation methods, marketing, and procedures
- Assist in marketing educational programs including material development, advertisements, and other promotional material
- Create and distribute promotional materials for upcoming programs (canvassing, putting up posters, attending community meetings)
- Help VGI run an informational/educational table at community outreach events
- Design fliers and write newsletter content
- Assist with upkeep of Youth Education Garden (12 raised beds), school garden at Riverwest Academy (4 beds), and pollinator beds on farm from May-October
- Complete other duties as assigned and interested
Qualifications:
- Aptitude for detail management and commitment to deadlines
- Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite (drive, gmail, etc), and general social media
- Responsible, able to follow through on assignments and work independently
- Availability some evenings and weekends for outreach and volunteer events
- Passionate about changing the food system and living the VGI mission
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Available ten to fifteen hours per week during 8:30-5:30 business hours
- Interest in food system issues
- Biology, agriculture, environmental, or education student preferred.
- Additional desired skills: Curriculum design and youth engagement experience
The Education Programs Intern is crucial to the success of our programs. In addition to general organizational and program needs, this intern can expect to take part in events and activities that take place at our many outreach events as well as our urban farm.
To apply: Please send cover letter and resume to christine.kuhn@victorygardeninitiative.org with the subject line: Internship Program - Youth Education. If possible, please combine into one PDF document.
Application Due Dates: We accept applications on a rolling basis. However, we usually focus our efforts around these due dates. You may submit at other times, but we cannot guarantee space available at those times or that we will be able to consider your application promptly.
May 1 (Summer Internship), August 1 (Fall Internship), December 1 (Spring Internship)