With the sun starting to show itself again we are thinking warm thoughts and preparing for Summer 2024. ☀️
🫛We have 2 open paid Summer Internship Positions through a partnership with Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation (SNEC) and WLT:
🐝🌿Conservation Programs Intern 🐛🐌
This intern will assist with a diverse set of tasks relating to environmental education and land stewardship. This internship will provide exposure and experience to the environmental field and the structure and functionality of a nonprofit organization. The candidate will assist with field trips and educational programming through WLT’s Living Laboratories, focused on grades K-2 and 3-4. In addition, the intern will be involved in land stewardship activities, property maintenance, community garden upkeep, guided hikes, special events and other related land trust activities.
🥗🍅Sustainable Farm Intern!💐🌻
This intern will assist with the two sustainable farms and farmers located at the WLT Barlow Property in Westerly, RI. The intern will participate in a diverse set of tasks relating to sustainable farming, land use and stewardship, and agricultural education. This internship will provide exposure and experience to the field of sustainable agriculture and ethical farming practices, enhancing the natural resource base upon which the agricultural economy depends. The candidate will assist the farmers in all aspects of their farming activities, including planting, watering, weeding, maintenance and harvesting. The intern will also assist WLT with community engagement and education through agricultural education programs, farm tours, and help in the Barlow Farm Stand.
Follow the link in our bio and select “SNEC/WLT Call For Internships 2024” or type the link below into your browser!
https://westerlylandtrust.org/join-our-team/