Hello folks!
Despite sub-zero temperatures, it's time to start thinking about the Summer! We are proud to say that we have been approved funding for two Garden Interns this coming season by the BAC. Applications for the Garden Internship are now posted (see below for more information).
Working as a Garden Intern is a great learning experience and a lot of fun! Hamilton is beautiful in the summer and the Village has a lot to offer in the summer months. I encourage anyone interested in the position to email Rob (rjeffery@students.colgate.edu) or myself (smarion@students.colgate.edu) with any questions you may have. (Plus we love to talk about our experience this past year!)
The application as posted:
The Sustainability Office is offering two paid Garden Internship positions to students starting on April 11, 2011 until August 29, 2011. Garden interns will help manage and promote the one-half acre garden on campus. It is especially important that these students train other students to work in the garden and create opportunities for volunteer work parties. The Garden Interns will work in conjunction with a Garden Consultant as well as with other Colgate students, faculty, and staff to plan and manage the garden. The student interns will gain knowledge in planting and maintaining a garden, organizing and supervising volunteer workers.
Requirement:
Key Responsibilities
---Work with the Garden Consultant to plan and manage the garden during the spring and summer seasons. Specific tasks include preparing soil, cultivating, planting, weeding, and harvesting.
---Organize and supervise work parties of volunteer workers.
---Plan activities to promote the garden in the Hamilton and Colgate communities and raise awareness of sustainable food production.
---Provide continuity for work on the garden throughout the 2010-2011 academic year.
Recommended Qualifications and Skills
---Strong work ethic and self-motivated.
---Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
---Preference will be given to those with experience and firsthand knowledge in farming and/or gardening with vegetable crops.
---Experience organizing and supervising the work of others.
Work Requirements and Benefits
---Student interns will begin work on April 11 and work 10-12 hours per week. On May 16 this will change to 40 hours per week ending on August 29. Students will have the opportunity to take time off during the summer to visit family/friends or take vacation.
Please contact Sustainability Coordinator, John Pumilio, for more details. Email: jpumilio@colgate.edu.
Requirement:
Key Responsibilities
---Work with the Garden Consultant to plan and manage the garden during the spring and summer seasons. Specific tasks include preparing soil, cultivating, planting, weeding, and harvesting.
---Organize and supervise work parties of volunteer workers.
---Plan activities to promote the garden in the Hamilton and Colgate communities and raise awareness of sustainable food production.
---Provide continuity for work on the garden throughout the 2010-2011 academic year.
Recommended Qualifications and Skills
---Strong work ethic and self-motivated.
---Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
---Preference will be given to those with experience and firsthand knowledge in farming and/or gardening with vegetable crops.
---Experience organizing and supervising the work of others.
Work Requirements and Benefits
---Student interns will begin work on April 11 and work 10-12 hours per week. On May 16 this will change to 40 hours per week ending on August 29. Students will have the opportunity to take time off during the summer to visit family/friends or take vacation.
Please contact Sustainability Coordinator, John Pumilio, for more details. Email: jpumilio@colgate.edu.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 18th
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