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 Volunteer Coordinator, Sophie Silver-Isenstadt, and Executive Director, Dr. Chiara D’Amore, to support on-site and remote initiatives. Interns 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 16 local high school students working together for a summer or an entire academic year. Interns are expected to work approximately 8 hours a week, split into 6 hours of on-site work at Freetown Farm and 2 hours of at-home work. We also accept college interns that work directly with Dr. D'Amore on a case by case basis (contact cdamore@cei.earth if interested).
Our high school internships are divided into four tracks:
To see an example and better understand the responsibilities of each track, click here to download a PDF describing the Summer 2021.
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.
DEADLINES
Applications for the Fall 2021-Spring 2022 (year-long program) are now open. The deadline to apply is August 20th, 2021!
HOW TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to ssilver-isenstadt@cei.earth with the subject line ‘CEI Intern Application.’ Please include which track you are most interested in and why, and notify us if you have any time constraints that need to be considered. Thank you!
Interns will work with our Volunteer Coordinator, Sophie Silver-Isenstadt, and Executive Director, Dr. Chiara D’Amore, to support on-site and remote initiatives. Interns 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 16 local high school students working together for a summer or an entire academic year. Interns are expected to work approximately 8 hours a week, split into 6 hours of on-site work at Freetown Farm and 2 hours of at-home work. We also accept college interns that work directly with Dr. D'Amore on a case by case basis (contact cdamore@cei.earth if interested).
Our high school internships are divided into four tracks:
- Environment/Farming
- Arts
- Maker Space
- Social Media
To see an example and better understand the responsibilities of each track, click here to download a PDF describing the Summer 2021.
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 not required but is a strong 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.
DEADLINES
Applications for the Fall 2021-Spring 2022 (year-long program) are now open. The deadline to apply is August 20th, 2021!
HOW TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to ssilver-isenstadt@cei.earth with the subject line ‘CEI Intern Application.’ Please include which track you are most interested in and why, and notify us if you have any time constraints that need to be considered. Thank you!