Sustainable Development Internship in Bahamas

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The Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) is now accepting Sustainable Development Internship applications for Fall 2019 (August 28 – December 14) and Spring 2020 (January 29 – June 12).

Sustainable Development Internship applications are available at https://www.csdbahamas.org/internships-1                                    

The Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) was created in the belief that our incredibly unique and remote location southern Eleuthera, The Bahamas, necessitates a high level of self-sustainability. Food security is an extremely important issue for not only The Island School but also The Bahamas as a whole. The Food Security Team at The Island School focuses on both aquaponics and permaculture in order to increase the amount of food produced on island while also being a sustainable agriculture model. In our pursuit of outstanding environmental management, we are seeking ambitious, innovative, and bright young interns to join our team. The food security and sustainable development internship is split into two key responsibilities that are involved with ongoing projects to ensure that we achieve a higher rate of food security as well as to meet our zero waste goals.                   

Aquaponics Responsibilities

• Harvesting, seeding and transplanting salad greens for The Island School’s dining hall
• Taking daily water quality measurements
• Maintaining fish production systems and fish husbandry
• Educating students, educational programs or visitors on the aquaponic system and the role it plays in the future of food security
• Assisting in research and development on innovative operations for aquaponic systems
• Recording data on the aquaponics system

Permaculture Responsibilities

• Working closely with local farmers and the kitchen team to create farm-to-school connections
• Maintaining compost and building soil
• Planting and harvesting annual vegetables for our kitchen
• Maintaining our rotational chicken and pig systems
• Propagating and caring for fruit trees
• Recording farm data                              

Sustainable Development Internship Requirements
This position requires flexibility, perseverance, and the ability to work long hours with a can-do attitude. The ideal applicant:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Has an interest in food security, agriculture, sustainable food systems, biology, or other related fields
• Able to work independently, as part of a team, and be adaptable to a flexible schedule
• Comfortable working outdoors and physically fit

Details

Fee: $1200/month. Costs cover room and board, three meals a day on campus, airport transfers, internet, professional development, and networking activities. Based on program schedule interns may have the opportunity to experience kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, community outreach, and island exploration. Scholarships are available.

Questions?

Please contact Katlin Tilly at katlintilly@islandshool.org

 

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