Internships
The Community Ecology Institute (CEI) is looking for 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, will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the workforce, bolstering their professional resumes and building connections in the environmental, health and education fields.
We offer fall, winter, spring, and summer 12-week internships. 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. For this fall, the internship dates are September 15th to December 15th, 2020. These dates are flexible depending on candidate’s semester schedule
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 indicate if you are applying for a fall, winter, spring or summer 12 week internship and 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?
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, will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the workforce, bolstering their professional resumes and building connections in the environmental, health and education fields.
We offer fall, winter, spring, and summer 12-week internships. 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. For this fall, the internship dates are September 15th to December 15th, 2020. These dates are flexible depending on candidate’s semester schedule
Specific Responsibilities May Include:
- Engaging in the day-to-day operations of Freetown, including volunteer coordination and oversight
- 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
Desired Professional Qualities:
- 16 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, health and education
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Experience with web and multimedia design and/or development is a plus
- Professional, respectful, hardworking, results oriented individual
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude that works well in a team but is also motivated, self-sufficient and can work well independently as needed
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 indicate if you are applying for a fall, winter, spring or summer 12 week internship and 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?