Its June and we cant believe it! The gardens are growing, kids are out of school and there is plenty to do around Feed Fayetteville. This summer were offering three different part time internship positions. Each unique, interns have an important role in our non-profit organization and are treated like part of our team. Please see the descriptions below and email [email protected] with your Cover Letter and Resume as soon as possible. Internships are possible during the academic year as well, please ask about them!
Grow Intern
MAJOR OBJECTIVE:
The mission of Feed Communities and Feed Fayetteville is to create community food security by cultivating a sustainable food network. The grow intern will assist in the execution of Feed Fayetteville’s gardens with the aim of cultivating opportunities for all Fayetteville residents to have space and knowledge about sustainable gardening practices and places.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:
Grow Intern will work with Assistant to the Executive Director to:
- Complete garden maintenance at SNAP/Community Garden and Head Start garden including compost management, harvesting and establishment of events and work shops
- Design and teach Head Start Preschool Garden Club Classes
- Establish community partnerships (businesses, organizations) for specific garden needs and promotion in order to:
- Reduce cost for supplies
- Recruit gardeners and volunteers
- Compose blog entries/social media outreach
- Assist in creation of promotional/educational materials
- All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS NEEDED
- Knowledge of sustainable growing practices (one year experience preferred)
- Demonstrated passion for organic gardening and hunger issues
- Good communication, organization and management skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Valid Driver’s License
TRAINING AND PREPARATION NEEDED:
There will be both an organization and program orientation as well as on site support/training as needed.
TIME AND PLACE
Position requires 15-20 hours per week. Grow programs are located in Fayetteville.
Position will run from June 10th (negotiable) to August 21st, 2015.
SUPERVISOR:
This position will report directly to Katie Rievert, the Assistant to the Executive Director and indirectly to Jared Phillips, the Program Manager of the UAMS grant and the Executive Director.
OPPORTUNITIES:
The Grow Intern has the opportunity to make a tangible difference in food insecurity, awareness, nutrition education and hunger alleviation in Fayetteville. They will assist in teaching low-income preschoolers gardening and nutrition information as well as support SNAP/Community gardeners in the garden. This position is not paid.
Prepare Intern
(Summer Cooking Classes Intern)
MAJOR OBJECTIVE:
The mission of Feed Communities is to create community food security by cultivating a sustainable local food network. The Prepare Intern will assist in the execution of Feed Fayetteville’s Prepare programs.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with the coordination, planning and execution of cooking classes with Lifestyles, Inc. participants (individuals with disabilities)
- Assist with the coordination, planning and execution of cooking classes with Head Start families in Springdale and Fayetteville
- Assist in the development of class cookbooks and promotional materials for Feed Fayetteville’s healthy cooking classes
- Synthesize collection of healthy and affordable meal recipes
- Assist with the coordination, planning and execution of children’s activities focused on healthy eating/gardening in our Books and Bites program
- Assist with the coordination, planning and execution of children’s activities through various summer events
- All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS NEEDED:
- Experience with food preparation/cooking
- Demonstrated passion for hunger issues and interest in cooking and nutrition
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Valid Driver’s License
TRAINING AND PREPARATION NEEDED:
- There will be both an organization and program orientation as well as on-the-job support/training as needed.
TIME AND PLACE
Position requires 10-15 hours per week. Locations will be in Fayetteville and Springdale. This position will run from June 10th (negotiable) to August 21st, 2015.
SUPERVISOR:
This position will report directly to Katie Rievert, the Assistant to the Executive Director and indirectly to Jared Phillips, the Program Manager of our UAMS grant and the Executive Director.
OPPORTUNITIES:
The Prepare Intern has the opportunity to make a tangible difference in food insecurity, awareness, nutrition education and hunger alleviation in Fayetteville and Springdale. They will assist in creating and developing community partnerships to facilitate these programs. This position is not paid.
Share Intern
MAJOR OBJECTIVE:
The mission of Feed Communities is to create community food security by cultivating a sustainable local food network. The Share Intern will assist the Assistant to the Executive Director in the execution of Feed Communities/Feed Fayetteville’s ‘Share’ programs.
MAJOR RESPONSIBITIES:
- Assist in the creation/implementation of a food recovery program with Samaritan House and Harps in Springdale, AR
- Assist in the creation/implementation of a food recovery program with Marvin’s IGA and The Salvation Army in Fayetteville, AR
- Organize healthy food drives with stores like Natural Grocers, Harps and ONF for food pantries
- Run Feed Fayetteville’s Gully Park Concert Series food drive
- Run informational tables at summer events
- All other responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS NEEDED:
- Demonstrate passion for hunger issues and interest in healthful nutrition
- Good communication, organization and management skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Valid Driver’s LicenseTRAINING AND PREPARATION NEEDED:
Feed Communities will provide an orientation to the organization and program as well as on-the-job support/training as needed.
TIME AND PLACE:
Position requires 10-15 hours per week. Locations will be in Fayetteville and Springdale. This position will run from June 10th (negotiable) to August 21st, 2015.
SUPERVISOR:
This position will report directly to Katie Rievert, the Assistant to the Executive Director and indirectly to Jared Phillips, the program manager of our UAMS grant and the Executive Director.
OPPORTUNITIES:
The Food Recovery Intern has the opportunity to make a tangible difference in food insecurity, awareness, nutrition education and hunger alleviation in Fayetteville and Springdale. They will assist in creating and developing community partnerships to facilitate these programs. This position is not paid.