Internship
Public Horticulture
URI Master Gardener Program Internship
posted August 16, 2018
apply by September 11, 2018
Description
Interested in learning about the food system, land stewardship and plant science? Want to gain experience working with highly motivated, community-minded volunteers? Join the URI Cooperative Extension team! Gain experience and skills working with enthusiastic faculty, staff and volunteers in an engaging atmosphere. Increase your odds of landing a job after college!
The URI Master Gardener Program MGP is URI Cooperative Extension’s CoopExt largest train-the-trainer programs, with the mission to educate citizens in environmentally sound horticultural practices. This paid internship position will help to empower volunteer educators throughout RI to think globally and act locally. Learn about environmental horticulture and behavior change while gaining skills in volunteer management, program coordination and event management. Work alongside innovative CoopExt staff and volunteers to plan and carry out science-based, continuing education workshops tailored to Master Gardener volunteers. Serve as the teaching assistant for the core training in sustainable horticulture and related topics for adult learners, held annually from January–May one evening per week. Student should commit to working 15-20 hours during the fall and spring semesters with some evening and weekend availability.
The URI Master Gardener Program MGP is URI Cooperative Extension’s CoopExt largest train-the-trainer programs, with the mission to educate citizens in environmentally sound horticultural practices. This paid internship position will help to empower volunteer educators throughout RI to think globally and act locally. Learn about environmental horticulture and behavior change while gaining skills in volunteer management, program coordination and event management. Work alongside innovative CoopExt staff and volunteers to plan and carry out science-based, continuing education workshops tailored to Master Gardener volunteers. Serve as the teaching assistant for the core training in sustainable horticulture and related topics for adult learners, held annually from January–May one evening per week. Student should commit to working 15-20 hours during the fall and spring semesters with some evening and weekend availability.
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Skills and Expectations
Attention to detail and independent self-starter
Effective communication skills oral, written, interpersonal
Willingness to learn new skills and develop professionally
Interest in community service, education and sustainable horticulture
Reliable transportation
Ability to work some nights and weekends and
Undergraduate upperclassman preferred, but not required enrolled in one of the following or related majors at the University of Rhode Island Education, Communications, Environmental Horticulture, or Natural Resource Science.
Attention to detail and independent self-starter
Effective communication skills oral, written, interpersonal
Willingness to learn new skills and develop professionally
Interest in community service, education and sustainable horticulture
Reliable transportation
Ability to work some nights and weekends and
Undergraduate upperclassman preferred, but not required enrolled in one of the following or related majors at the University of Rhode Island Education, Communications, Environmental Horticulture, or Natural Resource Science.
Wages, Salary and Benefits
$10/hr
Application Requirements
Applications are due 9/11/2018. Please visit RhodyNet to apply. Cover letter, resume and writing sample required.
RhodyNet Posting ID 14729
https //rhodynet.uri.edu/postings.htm?pId=14729
RhodyNet Posting ID 14729
https //rhodynet.uri.edu/postings.htm?pId=14729
Contact
Kate Venturini, kate@uri.edu or 4018744096