Columbia Heights Green Urban Farm Internship – Summer 2018
Are you passionate about sustainable farming? Urban agriculture? Food systems? Then, we are
looking for you! The Columbia Heights Green is seeking one intern to assist with coordinating
volunteers, workshops, and trainings on sustainable food systems. The Columbia Heights
Green is a community-run urban farm in northwest Washington DC. The CoHi Green is
committed to creating sustainable food systems and healthy communities. Learn more about the
Columbia Heights Green at www.columbiaheights.org
The CoHi Green intern will
• Organize weekly gardening work hours for community members
• Train volunteers on basic gardening and farming techniques
• Track weekly farm production
• Work with youth groups and local elementary schools on sustainable agriculture
• Coordinate workshops such as “Composting 101” and “Container Gardening”
• Work with local food banks to provide fresh, organic produce
• Coordinate with partner urban farms in Washington DC
• Promote and educate the community about the CoHi Green and our sustainability efforts
through fliers, blogs, brochures and other content
Interns will work a minimum of 10 hours per week (or as determined by their academic
department) throughout the summer of 2018. Interns are encouraged to commit two semesters
to the CoHi Green, extending through the Fall semester. The intern will be required to track
activities with weekly status reports.
Qualifications: You must LOVE getting your hands dirty and being outside! CoHi Green Intern
must have strong verbal communication and organizational skills. Attention to detail and
analytical skills are also essential. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint) is required. The intern must be comfortable working with diverse groups. Familiarity
with horticulture, sustainable agriculture, food systems, and social justice issues are a plus.
People with social media, blogging, graphics design experience are encouraged to apply.
Internship Credit: Academic credit may be available for this position. Students must talk with
their academic advisor to see if internship credit is available through their academic department.
Students are responsible for determining internship requirements, such as hours worked and
any academic projects, as well as covering the tuition- related implications of accepting the
internship. Columbia Heights Green will not pay for course credits.
Prerequisites: Interns must be a current University of Maryland graduate or undergraduate
student with at least sophomore standing. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is recommended.
Interns are expected to have a strong interest in sustainability, a professional work ethic, and a
desire to make our food systems more sustainable. In addition, interns must be disciplined and
self-motivated as they will take the lead on their own projects. Students in all majors are
encouraged to apply.
Interns are required to have a demonstrated commitment to campus sustainability and service
initiatives. Previous volunteer experience with campus programs and groups is required. Please
describe this experience in your application. Examples of campus programs include the
Sustainable Food Working Group, campus vegetable gardens, Office of Sustainability,
Recycling Program, Food Recovery Network, Farmers Market, Campus Arboretum, and more.
Relative service projects conducted off-campus will be considered.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume (including two references), and two writing
samples to kltully@umd.edu. Please write "Columbia Heights Green Internship" in the subject of
your email.
The one-page cover letter should address the following questions:
• Why do you want to be a Columbia Height Green intern?
• What are your qualifications for the position?
• Describe your previous experience with campus service and/or sustainability
programs/projects.
• What specific ideas and goals do you bring to this position?
• What are your plans for after graduation?
Applications are due May 5, 2018.
