Internships


We are now accepting applications for Spring and Summer Internships 2012. If you are interested in unpaid internships to build your resume, please contact us at any time!


Interns at Gaining Ground learn a broad range of skills connected with running a non-profit organization including outreach, public presentations, fundraising, communication, and web management. Additionally, Interns work on specific hands-on projects tailored to their specific interests. These projects are written up in an intern plan-of-study at the beginning of the internship and evaluated weekly by intern advisors. Independent projects have included learning to run a farmers market, creating a composting system on a college campus, and hosting an educational conference. Projects could include: designing and building a model of strawbale or cob housing, creating and running a CSA, working with youth to promote healthy eating, working with farmers to help create a vibrant local food system, etc, etc. Interns work 4-5 days per week, averaging 20 hours of work per week. It is intensive job training experience and requires at least an 8-week commitment.

Dear GGSIM,
I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful internship opportunity you provided this summer. I had a great experience I would not change for anything. It was truly and honor to have worked with such a ground breaking organization. Thanks for the experience and let me know what else I can do!
Taylor

Dear Members of GGSIM,
Thank you all for such a great internship experience! This was the best summer. I met so many wonderful people and got a lot of hands-on experience. I plan to remain active with GGSIM. You all are really inspiring.
Ali

All interns must have a positive attitude, an ability to receive constructive criticism, and a strong work ethic. Interns will receive supervision, intensive hands-on training, and skill sets acquisition with the opportunity to conduct and implement independent projects. The following are other skills needed for a positive internship:

  • A eagerness to engage in hands-on physical labor 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, board members, and the  community.

Stipend:

Part-time Interns will receive $200/month and/or academic credit through independent studies. 

Full-time Interns will receive $400/month + housing.

Essential Duties:

  1. Maintaining garden sites including:
    • Moving compost and other organic materials;
    • Building living biological worm systems;
    • Watering plants and maintaining systems on a daily basis;
    • Picking up waste streams from area partners, e.g. coffee grounds, boxes, and other food waste;
    • Harvesting and processing produce;
    • Building of new aquaponic systems and vermicompost bins; and
    • Erecting hoop greenhouses.
  2. Presenting, marketing, and outreach for Gaining Ground around the region.
  3. Ability to assist in basic grant research, writing, and reporting.
  4. Retail sales at seasonal farmers markets.
  5. Teach and work with youth on site and in local schools, camps, and youth centers.
  6. Record keeping and evaluation.

Physical Demands:

All of the following requirements must be met by an intern to successfully perform this position:

  • Ability to handle and feel objects and tools;
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms;
  • Ability to lift heavy objects 75 lbs.+ from different locations; and
  • Ability to use wheelbarrow, wagons, etc.

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license; two-week intensive training commitment to Gaining Ground; background check to work with youth.

To Apply:

Send a resume and at least two references to info@ggsim.org. 

Send us a letter describing why you want to intern with GGSIM, what you want to learn, and why you think this work is important. If you are applying for full-time and housing, please include a statement of your ability to live in group settings and your willingness to engage in sustainable energy practices while living with us.

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