Saturday, July 31, 2021

Rep. Underwood Fall Internship Announcement

The internship applications are available for Rep. Underwood. They are looking to host interns IN PERSON for the fall and would love for you all to spread the word! Below are the social announcements made by the Congresswoman on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 

 

Twitter Announcement: https://twitter.com/RepUnderwood/status/1414647063414026240?s=20

Instagram Announcement: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjvxMvjVXz/?utm_medium=copy_link

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/repunderwood/

 

Applications close on Monday, August 1st and are open to college/recent graduates.

Friday, July 16, 2021

Job opening - Research Fellow - Babbitt Center Colorado Basin Land & Water Indicators Project

The Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is hiring a Research Fellow to work on the Colorado River Basin Land & Water Indicators Project during the 2021-2022 academic year. This will be a 9-month appointment that can be done remotely.   
Here is the job posting on Idealist for more information and to apply: 
https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/51a4a2ed3043420ebaa8cf2f84df7b34-research-fellow-lincoln-institute-of-land-policy-cambridge.  


Babbitt Research Fellow . Colorado River Basin Land and Water Indicators Project. Position Title: Research Fellow Supervisor Title: Senior Program Manager Dates: August 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022 FLSA Status: Full-time / Exempt Location: Phoenix, AZ or remotely Project Description

 

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Fall Garden Interns

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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

 

POSITION TITLE:                                   Walnut Grove Vocational Farm Garden Intern

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:                      Administration

REPORTS TO:                                        WGVF Program Director

FLSA STATUS:                                       Non-exempt

STATUS:                                               Seasonal full time/ 38 hours per week

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Garden Intern is responsible for supporting the Walnut Grove Vocational Farm (WGVF) Program Director in day-to-day garden operations. Supports the WGVF Program Director and WGVF Assistant Program Director in management of garden tasks accomplished by WGVF program participants and volunteers. Must demonstrate good judgment, ability to be approachable and professional, solid problem-solving skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, and ability to be self-motivated and well organized.  

The Walnut Grove Vocational Farm (WGVF) program provides agriculture and horticulture-based training for individuals with developmental disabilities in a comfortable and supportive integrated environment, through participation in the farm’s retail plant business, half-acre vegetable garden and CSA program. 

POSITION CONTEXT:

The position reports directly to the WGVF Program Director. The position is required to work a part-time work week, as designated by the DCCG Employee Handbook, including evenings and weekends. 

 

EXAMPLES OF MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 

               Assist in day-to-day garden operations, including seeding, planting, harvesting and weeding.

               Maintain garden supplies in an orderly manner.

               Ensure all equipment is in good working order and properly stored at the end of day.

               Assist in implementing and monitoring season extension practices

               Other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

 

Knowledge of:

               Beginner horticulture or gardening methods (or desire to learn.)

 

Skills:

               Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

               Must have the ability to give and receive information clearly.

               Must have good knowledge of MS Office Suite, email and internet-browsing software.

               Good analytical skills to interpret and apply program data.

 

Ability to: 

               Deliver services to those in need with compassion, clear boundaries and good communication skills.

               Demonstrate a strong interest and show compassion for the issues of food insecurity and poverty. 

               Work autonomous.

               Handle multiple tasks at the same time in a professional manner.

               Prioritize work and complete work in a timely fashion.

               Problem-solve on various issues as they relate to the community education program.

               Keep an open mind to new work ideas and methods.

               Work well with persons of varied sexual preference, racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds and with individuals who are differently abled.

               Work with people of diverse backgrounds.

               Strong interest in pursuing future organizational leadership opportunities. 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The working environment is mostly outside in the garden, in varying weather conditions. The noise level varies but is generally moderate to loud. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The duties of this position require frequent sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and kneeling. May require lifting or moving objects up to 50 lbs. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to handle plants without damage. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education & Certifications

               Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent. 

 

Experience

               Beginner horticulture experience or desire to learn. 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED OUTCOME:

Because of the varied nature of the work at Walnut Grove Farm, Learning Objectives and Outcomes can depend on the individual interest and desired outcomes of the intern selected. Some objectives may include:

·                Learn how to properly seed and transplant select crops.

·                Learn and follow safe harvest and washing/packing procedure for fresh produce

·                Track harvest yields and dates for vegetables 

·                Build, plant, and monitor hydroponic vegetable production

 

Employee Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: _____________

 

Management Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: _____________

 

c.c. employee file

 

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

DeKalb County Community Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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