Garden Education Internship
Employer: The Sylvia Center
Work Location: Kinderhook, NY
Term of Employment: May-October 2025
Compensation Range: $18-22/hr
Duties / Responsibilities
Internship Overview:
The Garden Education Internship offers hands-on work experience to an individual interested in vegetable gardening, farm-based education, garden-to-table skills, the culinary arts, and nutrition education. The intern will build introductory skill sets in the above areas and will be better prepared for entry level work in farm-based and/or culinary education.
Responsibilities:
Assist Garden Manager with garden bed and equipment maintenance including but not limited to seeding, transplanting, weeding, bed preparation, harvesting, researching and implementing best practices, preparing the garden for winter, cleaning tools, and other tasks as assigned. Take on increased responsibilities in these areas over the course of the growing season.
Assist Garden Manager and Chef Educators with the farm program including but not limited to assisting students with planting or harvesting, collecting survey results and participation numbers.
Attend staff meetings and trainings, and collaborate with fellow program staff.
Assist with annual fundraising event in mid-July.
Complete a final project (to be developed with the Garden Manager).
Other related assignments as necessary.
Desired Applicant Experience
Interest in gardening, passion for farm-based education and working with young people, and a desire to work with diverse communities
Experience with Google Suite and ability to use time clock and scheduling platforms
Enthusiastic, energetic, and able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Ability and desire to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to stand on your feet for at least 5 hours at a time, lift 50 lbs and willingness to do physically demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions
How to Apply / Notes / Other Information
Compensation and Work Hours/Location:
The Sylvia Center is an inclusive, non-discriminatory organization. The position is based on Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, NY with occasional travel to other program sites. This is a nonexempt, seasonal, hourly position at 15-18 hours per week (including rotating weekend chores) with an hourly pay range of $18-$22/hr. May-October. Weekly schedule is flexible and to be mutually agreed upon.
To Apply:
Candidates should email their resume and a cover letter to julieanne.cerny@sylviacenter.org. Applications will be accepted and candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis until March 20th.