Education Intern Job Listing at Capital District Community Gardens in Troy, NY

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About Capital District Community Gardens
For more than 35 years, Capital District Community Gardens (CDCG) has worked to reduce the impact poor nutrition has had on public health in the Capital Region by organizing urban community gardens, offering healthy food access, providing nutritional and horticultural education for all ages, and coordinating urban greening programs.

Position Description
Education Intern (Year round; hours vary with seasons)
Assist with phone calls to elementary schools to generate interest and schedule Taste Good Sessions
Assist with the preparation and implementation of the Taste Good Series
Develop and update content for Garden Fact Sheet Library
Provide support in Summer Months during scheduled Garden Hours
Assist with program database input
Develop content for weekly blog posts

Education
Ideal candidates have an interest in working in the areas of gardening, community health, early childhood, food or environmental education.

Time Frame
Year round
4-6 hours a week during the Winter/Fall Months (October March)
8-10 hours a week during the Summer Months (April September)

Compensation
Unpaid, college credit may be available

Interns will have the opportunity to pursue related interests and special projects toward fulfillment of the program. Spring, summer and fall internships are available.

Please send resume and cover letter to Laura Matturro, Garden Educator, at educator@cdcg.org with the subject line Education Intern