MISA

Women's Environmental Institute

Contact: Beth Hatch, Executive Director
P.O. Box 128
North Branch, MN  55056
Telephone:  651-583-0705
Email: wei@w-e-i.org
website: www.w-e-i.org


This year WEI will be able to support up to 6 interns for on-residency farm education and training in organic farming. The internship includes a season-specific curriculum, hands-on skill building, educational classes when Organic Farm School is in session, experience working as a member of the farm crew and at farmer’s markets, and a research project. Includes up to 24 hours of direct-paid farm work per week in addition to the educational component of the program. On-site residency at WEI available: Monday evening through Friday afternoon for Spring and Summer internships.


Internships available in 2012:
Spring Term (April 23 - May 31- one intern)
Early Summer (June 3 - July 13 - two interns)
Late Summer (July 16 - August 24 - two interns)
Autumn Orchard Internships (September 7 -  October 14 – one intern; Fri-Sun and local residents only).

Farm Interns receive a weekly food basket from the farm to help cover meal costs.


Interest in Sustainable Organic Agriculture
Availability to work daily on the Farm in Almelund, MN Tuesday-Friday.
Strong desire to become an organic farmer and/or community gardener and/or organic agriculture educator
Prefer previous farm work experience or background in farming
Prefer students with studies relevant to food, farming, environment and social justice.
Early morning starter; good physical condition. Farming is hard work.
All interns must have a positive attitude, an ability to receive constructive criticism, and a strong work ethic.
An emphasis on hands-on physical labor and practice is very important
Ability to work as a member of team with flexibility in work assignments as needed; and
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, staff and management.

Application online at http://www.w-e-i.org/2012-farm-internship-application

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Internship Opportunities

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