Internships in Farm Based Environmental Education, NY

Phillies Bridge Farm Project, in New Paltz, NY, is looking for two fun-loving hard working interns to work with our summer education programs. This internship will give you the opportunity to gain hands-on educational experience on a working farm. You will work with children ages 5-15 at our farm based summer camp where you will lead small groups in fun and creative activities that help them learn about and celebrate the cycles of nature that produce their food. You will also get to work with parents and their toddler aged children during our Growing Together program, assist with educational birthday parties, lead educational farm tours for visiting children/families and help at our outdoor, cob-oven Pizza & Movie Nights on the farm. In addition, you will be responsible for assisting with the set-up/clean-up of all programs and other tasks related to education programs.

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Educational activities include: planting, harvesting, cooking, creating a farmer’s market, composting and soils, farm arts and crafts, farm history, caring for farm animals, nature trail hikes, cooperative games, music and storytelling. A strong curriculum has been developed over the years but there are also opportunities to develop new activities based on your own interests and skills.

Interns will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week. The hours of these positions are Monday-Thursday 8am-3:30pm with some hours on Fridays, evenings and/or weekends.

About the Farm Project:
Phillies Bridge Farm Project (PBFP) is a non-profit educational working farm on 65 acres in New Paltz, NY. Mixed vegetables are produced on 6 acres for a 180 member CSA, local restaurants, low-income families and on-site educational programs. In addition, chickens and goats are raised for meat and eggs. The educational programs at PBFP offer school children, local youth, CSA members, and the general public opportunities to learn about and participate in sustainable and local food production. PBFP is committed to agriculture that is ecologically sound, community oriented and economically viable. For more information go to https://www.philliesbridge.org.

Positions Available:
7 Week Summer Environmental Education Intern: July 1st -August 19th – one position available
4 Week Summer Environmental Education Intern: July 1st- July 29th – one position available

Compensation:
Summer Education Interns will receive a stipend of $1,400 (seven week position) or $800 (four week position) and produce from the farm during the internship. We are not able to provide on-farm housing for these positions.

Desired Qualifications:
Creative, hard-working, responsible, self-motivated, conscientious;
Musical and artistic skills a big plus;
Experience working with children;
Passion for nature and sustainable agriculture;
Positive attitude and a cooperative work ethic;
The ability to work outdoors in all weather (hot, cold, humid, rainy);
Flexibility to work some Fridays, evenings, and weekends

About the New Paltz Area:
World-famous rock-climbing cliffs, the Gunks, are within a 10 minute drive from the farm, as well as 2 nature preserves featuring endless hiking/biking/cross-country ski trails, lakes, ponds and streams. The farm is a 5-minute drive (or 20 minute bike ride on the rail trail) from the college town of New Paltz.

To Apply:
Send letter, resume, and names and phone numbers of 3 references to: Amie Baracks, 45 Phillies Bridge Road, New Paltz, NY 12561 or amie@philliesbridge.org.