New Roots Program Support Intern

3 weeks ago

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States IRC - The International Rescue Committee Full time
Students of agriculture, development, anthropology, communications, architecture, engineering, language, art, and more are encouraged to consider this position. Past interns have specialized in community engagement, marketing, communications, social media, and farm systems.

We encourage you to consider where your passion and experience intersects with our multi-cultural urban agriculture and food justice programs.


Responsibilities:

  • Serve as an enumerator for New Roots participant surveys and food security assessments
  • Attend regular garden workdays in the field
  • Design self-directed project(s) to benefit the New Roots community of refugee and immigrant farmers and gardeners
  • Support the New Roots community through various opportunities such as garden site events, designs, and policies
  • Assist New Roots gardeners with the annual garden application process
  • Communicate with New Roots gardeners and community volunteers through various in-person and digital platforms
  • Assist with administrative tasks as needed
  • Record hours and submit a timesheet

Qualifications

  • Attend IRC volunteer orientation
  • Strong organizational skills, motivated, and able to work independently and in a team
  • Reliable, responsible, punctual and professional
  • Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment, willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Comfortable working in a multicultural setting
  • Fluent in English, Bilingual skills a plus
  • Ability to communicate with limited English speakers and experience working with diverse communities
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Suite
  • Farming, gardening, or community organizing experience a plus
  • Access to reliable transportation to garden sites across Charlottesville
  • Availability for weekend and evening work

This position is unpaid and reports to the New Roots Education and Outreach Specialist.
*IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.*

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