Internships

Want to spend your Spring…

Working with urban farmers and gardeners?
Sitting in on dynamic classes about growing food like Season Extension and Small Farm Planning?
Attending events and conferences about food, farming, and growing?
Helping administer an urban agriculture school grounded in community and social justice?

Then apply to be a Farm School NYC Intern!

Our Interns:

Assist our instructors as Teacher's Assistant for classes
Create compelling social media posts and community email updates
Navigate Constant Contact and Excel
Perform data entry and administrative office tasks
Join site visits to local urban agriculture destinations and meet leading professionals
Table at events and conferences to help our community grow

What We Need:

Strong interest and ability in writing and communications
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle large amounts of data
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Drive/Docs
Willingness to work both independently and collaboratively
Based in New York City with the ability to work remotely
Availability on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays between 10am – 2pm
Enthusiasm for urban agriculture and social justice

Time Frame + Compensation

Internships begin in January 2019 and end in early May
Unpaid position, university credit may be available
Commitment of 12-15 hours per week (On site Wednesday evenings & Saturdays, in office one weekday and possible remote hours)

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume highlighting your experience and interests to Connor Vaughn, at connor@farmschoolnyc.org with the subject line "Farm School NYC Internship." Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Farm School NYC values diversity, and encourages applicants of all backgrounds and abilities to apply.