McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm has several internship opportunities for the 2017 season. Whether your passion is growing, management, education, special events, advertising, community service, or promoting healthy living, McGrows has a place for you on the farm! Terms and length of service for most of the internships are fluid and can be discussed during the interview process.
Farm Education Internship: Preparation for, and assistance with, the farm’s educational opportunities will be a large part of internship responsibilities, as well as assisting the farm education coordinator in the office and at education sites. Additional duties may include some general farm work, preparation for and assisting at local farmers’ markets, and assisting with McLaughlin Grows Community Supported Agriculture program. Please refer to complete description for more details.
Farm Marketing and Event Internship: This internship will focus on promoting the programs in place, proposing additional opportunities for events and products, researching the viability of new products within the constraints of local ordinances, and developing marketing materials for these possibilities. Marketing responsibilities will include the farms’ Community Supported Agriculture program, local farmers’ market participation, educational opportunities, and more. Additional duties may include some general farm work, preparation for and assisting at local farmers’ markets, and assisting with McLaughlin Grows Community Supported Agriculture program. Please refer to complete description for more details.
Farm Management Internship: The Farm Management Intern will report to McLaughlin Grows’ Farm Manager and work extensively with farm staff, farm workers, volunteers, and community members who come to the farm. This internship is fast-paced and requires a great deal of working in all types of weather, focus, and commitment. Areas of involvement are extensive, so please refer to complete description for more details. We are excited by the prospect of working with someone who is willing to offer their own ideas for improvements in operations, in helping to develop new partnerships, and has interest in shaping the long-term direction of our farm. Please refer to complete description for more details.
General Farm Site Internship: Farm work will be done under the direction of the Farm Manager. These interns are an integral part of operations, work extensively with farm staff, farm workers, volunteers, and community members who come to the farm, and will support production and aid in all daily aspects of the farm. Workdays will involve working in all types of weather, traveling to multiple sites and repetitive tasks. Please refer to complete description for more details.
“Muskegon Prescribes Food for Health” Internship: The intern for this program will attend multiple meetings while participate in the planning process, assisting McLaughlin Grows’ staff and program manager/coordinator with research, implementation guide development, grant writing, and troubleshooting. This program is being developed in conjunction with federal funding, so attention to detail is a must! Additional duties may include some general farm work, preparation for and assisting at local farmers’ markets, and assisting with McLaughlin Grows Community Supported Agriculture program. Please refer to complete description for more details.