Education Outreach/Special Projects Intern
Using the garden cycle as a tool, the mission of the Washington Youth Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum is to inspire children and families to engage in self-discovery, explore relationships with food and the natural world, and contribute to the health and well-being of their communities. Program Description The Washington Youth Garden (WYG), a project of the Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA), is comprised of four gardening and environmental science programs. Garden Science is an 8-week classroom and 3-week garden program where children receive instruction through a highly interactive, hands-on program that introduces plant and environmental sciences, food, and nutrition. There are two additional outdoor garden programs at the WYG, Growing Food...Growing Together and Seed to Supper. During the spring and summer, families and children learn to grow and prepare their own food by tending their very own garden plots and a variety of communal areas, participate in environmental science lessons, cooking and nutrition classes, in a variety of field trips, creative arts activities, and special garden events. Our Science Program Reaching OUT (SPROUT) is a one-time science outreach program conducted in DC elementary schools or with school groups at the WYG. Responsibilities The Garden Education Intern will be responsible for the coordination and facilitation of the WYG's outreach educational program, SPROUT conducted in the Spring and Fall and assisting with the WYG's summer youth program. The intern will be expected to learn general organic gardening techniques and assist with the maintenance of the garden and greenhouse. Assistance with special events planning will be expected as well. The intern will participate in supervisory and program planning meetings and will work closely with WYG, FONA, and USNA staff, volunteers, teachers and program participants. Qualifications Applicants must be working toward an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies, Biology, Education or another related field. The student must be returning to college in the fall as a full- or part-time student. Applicant must have the ability to be creative and work well with children, have good communication and organizational skills, an enthusiasm for outreach, and a general knowledge and interest in vegetable gardening and food. First Aid/CPR certification a plus. Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and lift 50 lbs. Time Commitment 10 - 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Mid- March through mid- November 2008. This is a nine-month internship. Flexible start and end dates. Compensation $10.00/hour. Salary is subject to FICA and income taxes. Contact Information Kaifa Anderson-Hall (202)245-2709 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at http://www.fona.org/youthgarden.html Friends of the National Arboretum 3501 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002-1958 202-544-8733 ∙ Fax 202-544-5398 ∙ www.fona.org Garden Education Intern Using the garden cycle as a tool, the mission of the Washington Youth Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum is to inspire children and families to engage in self-discovery, explore relationships with food and the natural world, and contribute to the health and well-being of their communities. Program Description The Washington Youth Garden, a project of the Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA), is comprised of an in-school Garden Science program and two outdoor garden programs, Growing Food...Growing Together and Seed to Supper, both located on the grounds of the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA). During the winter months, children receive weekly instruction through a highly interactive, hands-on program that introduces plant and environmental sciences, food, and nutrition. During the spring and summer, the children and their families learn to grow and prepare their own food by tending their very own garden plots and a variety of communal areas. In addition to learning to grow their own food, youth gardeners participate in a variety of field trips, creative arts activities, environmental science lessons, cooking classes, and special garden events. Responsibilities The Garden Education Intern is responsible for assisting with the development and facilitation of educational programs that use cooperative learning techniques for the Washington Youth Garden's two summer programs. The intern is also expected to learn general organic gardening techniques and assist with the maintenance of the garden and greenhouse. An approved project regarding some aspect of the program must be developed and presented by the intern during the course of the summer. The intern will also attend weekly supervisory and program planning meetings, as well as ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs intern Development Seminars. The intern works closely with WYG, FONA, and USNA staff, volunteers, parents and children. Qualifications Applicants must be working toward a degree in Environmental Studies, Biology, Education or another related field. The student must be returning to college in the fall as a full time student. General knowledge and interest in vegetable gardening and food, ability to work well with children, good communication skills, creativity, willingness and enthusiasm to learn about the youth gardening movement and help children master basic gardening skills are expected. Musical, theatrical, and arts and crafts experience is helpful. First Aid/CPR certification a plus. Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and lift 50 lbs. Time Commitment 35 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday. Mid-June through mid- August 2008. Flexible start and end dates. Eight weeks minimum. Compensation $2,500 stipend sponsored by Exxon Mobil Community Summer Jobs Program. Salary is subject to FICA and income taxes. Contact Information Kaifa Anderson-Hall (202)245-2709 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at http://www.fona.org/youthgarden.html Friends of the National Arboretum 3501 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002-1958 202-544-8733 ∙ Fax 202-544-5398 ∙ www.fona.org Christopher Turse Garden Coordinator Washington Youth Garden at the National Arboretum 3501 New York Ave. NE Washington, DC 20002 phone:202.245.2709 fax:202.544.5398 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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