Overview
The Food & Land Access Intern will work across New Roots Garden sites to assist with community engagement programming and promote food access opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with development of materials and curriculum and facilitate logistics for garden orientations.
- Assist in garden outreach and gathering of applications from interested clients.
- Assist in gardener and farmer communications, trainings, and meetings.
- Assist in development and management of garden and farm infrastructure.
- Attend garden and farm workdays to assist in infrastructure projects and spring land preparation.
- Fulfill clients' needs and support requests through research of community resources, food pantries, and supply deliveries.
- Collect information on local community needs and evaluate effectiveness of programming.
Required Experience
Background in nutrition, public health, health promotion, or environmental and sustainability studies with gardening or farming experience preferred.
