Apple Seeds Program Intern

Apple Seeds Teaching Farm is dedicated to inspiring healthy living through garden-based education. We create programs that educate and excite young students about healthy food and increase students’ access to those healthy foods. Located on a two-acre plot inside Gulley Park, Apple Seeds includes vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, an orchard, an outdoor classroom space, and a teaching kitchen. Interns and their work assisting with programs is vital to our mission and our community. 

Interns will assist with facilitating our nutrition education programs with students at our Teaching Farm and in schools. Additionally, interns will help with harvesting, washing, packing, and delivering Apple Seeds produce to community partners. Additionally, interns may assist with events, kitchen maintenance, and farm maintenance. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting programming staff with implementing children’s cooking programs

• Harvesting, washing, packaging, and delivering farm produce

• Assisting with maintaining the kitchen, equipment, teaching farm, and outdoor wash station

• Help with ongoing outreach and fundraising events

Position Requirements:

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to multitask and be flexible

• Works well with many personality types, backgrounds, and ability levels

• Detail-oriented

• Capable of working independently at times

• Ability to work with children and utilize positive behavior management techniques

• Has a passion and desire to fulfill our mission

This internship will run the course of the semester. This internship is unpaid and part-time. Interns will be responsible for making their own transportation arrangements to Apple Seeds and/or the designated program location for the intern’s shift. Flexible availability is preferred, as intern schedules may vary from week to week based on program and farm needs. Some weekends may be required.

To apply, please send your resume to the Volunteer and Program Coordinator, Julia Nall, at volunteer@appleseedsnwa.org, or reach out with any questions.