Education Intern
The Education Intern will assist the Education Programs Manager in planning, preparing for, and hosting field trips, and educational tabling events. The Education Intern will learn about developing fun educational activities, planning for accessibility, tailoring educational content to people of all ages, making learning fun and experiential, and program/ impact evaluation. They will, of course, learn more about growing and cooking with seasonal produce and food systems issues, too. Through working in the learning garden, the Education Intern will also learn about organic and regenerative growing methods including low/ no-till farming, drip irrigation, composting, and attracting beneficial organisms. As a small, young organization, everyone helps each other whenever possible. Therefore, the Education Intern may have opportunities to assist the Farm Operations Manager with harvesting produce and/or other managers with their respective projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist Education Programs Manager with:
Field trips at the farm
Planning lessons, set up, working alongside and supporting field trip helpers, and teaching lessons to K-12 students
Hosting educational activities (workshops, our educational booth at the farmers market, and tabling at events)
Planning and prep will involve testing lesson plans, acquiring materials, preparing to address potential safety concerns, etc.
Hosting will involve running planned activities related to growing, cooking, and food systems education; entertaining people of all ages when there is “down time” with games and conversation; helping to keep groups of up to 40 people safe on the farm
Evaluating educational activities and improving them on an ongoing basis as well as some record keeping about learning outcomes
Planting, building, maintaining, and harvesting from the learning garden
Communicate regularly with Education Programs Manager regarding upcoming education programs and projects that you are working on individually
Complete independent projects such as creating an accessibility audit or designing educational signage for the farm
Assist other TCF managers with their projects, as needed
Desired Characteristics:
Experience and comfort with teaching others
Working knowledge of farming/ gardening, cooking, nutrition, environmental science and food systems
Strong work ethic
Friendly, enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities
Attention to detail
Good teamwork skills
Able to take initiative and self-direct
Interested in learning about all sides of the organization
Interested in and committed to:
Advancing all forms of social justice, especially food justice (improving our food system so that everyone has access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate food regardless of economic status, race, religion, etc.)
Responsible environmental stewardship
Working with a diverse team to serve a multicultural community
Capable of lifting and carrying at least 50 lbs
Able to use basic tools such as a shovel and wheelbarrow
Prepared to work in a variety of weather conditions
Must be at least 18 years old at start of internship
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
CPR, First Aid, and or food handler’s certifications are helpful, but these can be completed before internship starts, if needed
Expected Intern Experience Outcomes:
Enhanced knowledge of:
How to plan, prepare for, and host educational activities for people of all ages and abilities
How to create an accessible learning garden
Organic and regenerative growing practices
How to cook with seasonal produce
Social, environmental, and health-related food systems issues
Creative food systems solutions related to food access and distribution
Program/ impact evaluation
The inner workings of nonprofit organizations
Other Opportunities Associated With this Job:
Work with a small team of passionate nonprofit professionals
Work in a fun, energetic start-up environment
Meet other local players in the food movement by attending meetings, trainings, and other networking events (optional)
Leave the desk and computer behind to work with your hands in a beautiful, rural environment!
Anticipated Time Requirements: 8-20 hrs per week, including some weekends in the summer for tabling events
Duration: early April - mid December 2026 at minimum, with the possibility of extending into 2027
Work Model: Hybrid
Pay Details: $18/hr. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we are able to host interns who need school credit and/or interns who secure payment through their schools.
If you are interested in this position, please complete this application form and send your resume to our Education Programs Manager, Bella Mounsey, at bella@thimbleberrycollaborativefarm.org. Thank you!
