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Crown Point offers several opportunities to gain hands-on experience in organic agriculture and environmental education. |
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Spring Internship (Teacher/Organic Gardener) 1 position
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Plan and lead gardening and environmental education activities for spring and early summer youth programs |
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Assist in development of summer earth camp scheduling |
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Assist with planting, cultivating and harvesting in youth organic gardens |
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Assist with the direction and support of volunteers |
Qualifications:
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Desire to work with youth in an Earth-friendly environment |
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Desire and ability to work around small farm animals with children |
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Ability to perform outdoor physical labor |
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Previous leadership experience with children or environmental education preferred |
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Previous experience with organic gardening helpful |
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Completion of sophomore year of college (minimum) |
Benefits:
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$200 weekly stipend |
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Housing available |
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Free or at cost attendance to Crown Point Programs and events |
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Access to resource library at Crown Point |
For more information or to apply, send resume, cover letter and three references to: Heather McClure, Education Coordinator, Crown Point Ecology Center, PO Box 484, Bath, OH 44210 or
Responsibilities:
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Assisting the farm staff with planting, maintenance, and harvesting for the Foodbank Farm, CSA and Farmer's Market |
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Assist with packing, shipping, and preparation of harvested crops for distribution |
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Help coordinate the efforts of volunteers, work groups, and CSA members who are working on the farm |
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Help interpret the farm programs to visitors, guests and volunteers |
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Assist with other tasks as needed |
Qualifications:
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Knowledge of and experience with organic vegetable growing techniques |
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Ability to perform outdoor physical labor |
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Skills and desire to relate with volunteers, children, and other staff in a team situation |
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Openness to work in an environment which connects spirituality and ecological responsibility |
Benefits:
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Competitive weekly stipend |
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Housing may be available |
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Free produce from the farm |
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Free or at cost attendance at Crown Point programs and events |
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Access to the resource library at Crown Point |
For more information or to apply, send resume and three references to: Tim Knorr, Farm Manager, Crown Point Ecology Center, PO Box 484, Bath, OH 44210 or
Responsibilities:
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Plan and lead gardening and environmental education activities for summer youth programs including the summer Earth Camp and other children’s activities |
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Assist with summer family events |
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Assist with planting, cultivating and harvesting of youth organic gardens |
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Assist with the direction and support of volunteers |
Qualifications:
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Desire to work with youth in an Earth-friendly environment |
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Ability to perform outdoor physical labor |
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Previous leadership experience with children or environmental education preferred |
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Previous experience with organic gardening helpful |
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Completion of sophomore year of college (minimum) |
Benefits:
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$180 weekly stipend |
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Housing may be available |
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Free or at cost attendance to Crown Point Programs and events |
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Access to resource library at Crown Point |
For more information or to apply, send resume, cover letter and three references to: Heather McClure, Education Coordinator, Crown Point Ecology Center, PO Box 484, Bath, OH 44210 or
Crown Point Ecology Center, PO Box 484, Bath, Ohio 44210
Phone: 330-668-8992 e-mail: hite@crownpt.org
