Internships
The Community Ecology Institute (CEI) is welcoming interns to help fulfill its mission of fostering communities where people and nature thrive together! As the stewards of Freetown Farm, a 6.4-acre organic farm in Columbia, Maryland, we seek to create a community center where people of all ages and backgrounds can learn from hands on experience about how they can lead happier, healthier, more connected and sustainable lives.
Interns will work with our Community Engagement Coordinator, Veronica Adler, and Executive Director, Dr. Chiara D’Amore, to support on-site and remote initiatives. Interns will have the opportunity to develop an applied research project, if they choose, and will gain valuable experience in the workforce, bolstering their professional resumes and building connections in the environmental, health and education fields.
Our high school internship program is designed to run as a cohort of up to 15 local school students working together for an entire academic year. Interns are expected to work approximately 10 hours a week, split into 6 hours of on-site work (at Freetown Farm) and 4 hours of at-home work. We also accept college interns that work directly with Dr. D'Amore on a case by case basis.
Specific Responsibilities May Include:
Desired Professional Qualities:
BENEFITS
This internship is unpaid. Interns may receive community service hours and letters of recommendation may be written upon completion. High school or college credit can be awarded if your institution supports it. The position includes optional engagement in applied research, training in new technologies, career development guidance from staff, and assistance from a committed CEI team member.
HOW TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to vadler@communityecologyinstitute.org with the subject line ‘CEI Intern Application.’ In your cover letter please answer the following question: What drives your interest in becoming an intern with the Community Ecology Institute and what do you hope to accomplish during your time with us? Please notify us if you have any time constraints that need to be considered.
Interns will work with our Community Engagement Coordinator, Veronica Adler, and Executive Director, Dr. Chiara D’Amore, to support on-site and remote initiatives. Interns will have the opportunity to develop an applied research project, if they choose, and will gain valuable experience in the workforce, bolstering their professional resumes and building connections in the environmental, health and education fields.
Our high school internship program is designed to run as a cohort of up to 15 local school students working together for an entire academic year. Interns are expected to work approximately 10 hours a week, split into 6 hours of on-site work (at Freetown Farm) and 4 hours of at-home work. We also accept college interns that work directly with Dr. D'Amore on a case by case basis.
Specific Responsibilities May Include:
- Stewardship of a specific part of the Freetown Farm property and collaboration on special and ongoing farm projects
- Creating blogs and social media posts to be published on our website and social media accounts
- Assisting in research, evaluation and outreach to prospective and current partners
- Contributing to the coordination, resource development and planning of events, activities and programs
- Participating in the planning, execution and promotion of year-round campaigns
- Engagement in a specific committee of the CEI Board of Directors
Desired Professional Qualities:
- 15 years or older
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from high school or an undergraduate or master’s degree program
- Personal passion around the environment, education, equity and healthy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Professional, respectful, hardworking, results oriented and able to work in a unique environment
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude that works well in a team but is also motivated, self-sufficient and can work well independently as needed
- Experience with web and multimedia design and/or development is a plus
BENEFITS
This internship is unpaid. Interns may receive community service hours and letters of recommendation may be written upon completion. High school or college credit can be awarded if your institution supports it. The position includes optional engagement in applied research, training in new technologies, career development guidance from staff, and assistance from a committed CEI team member.
HOW TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to vadler@communityecologyinstitute.org with the subject line ‘CEI Intern Application.’ In your cover letter please answer the following question: What drives your interest in becoming an intern with the Community Ecology Institute and what do you hope to accomplish during your time with us? Please notify us if you have any time constraints that need to be considered.