Student Employment : Albert Schweitzer Institute: Gardening Intern - Summer 25
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Job no: 496569
Work type: Student Employment
Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Categories: Non-Federal Work-Study
Job Title: |
Gardening Intern - Albert Schweitzer Institute |
Department: |
Albert Schweitzer Institute |
Student Employment Type: |
Non-Federal Work-Study |
Responsibilities: |
- Support the Executive Director of the Albert Schweitzer Institute (ASI) in managing community garden(s) in Hamden that help to address food security needs in the community
- Coordinate student, faculty, staff and community volunteers to plant, weed, water, and harvest in the garden(s)
- Assist with programming in the garden to include programming for children and neighbors of the garden, and participants in Keefe Community Center programs.
- Assist the Executive Director of the ASI in communication with the Keefe Community Center, the Hamden Food Security Task Force, and other community partners.
- Tend to plants in the pollinator garden, vegetable garden, and herb garden at the Albert Schweitzer Institute (watering, weeding, etc.)
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Qualifications: |
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take responsibility for projects.
- Good interpersonal skills; strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated interest in gardening, food security, community action.
- Ability to manage own transportation to work sites.
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Hours of Position: |
- Flexible – morning hours preferred for community garden work.
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Required Documents for Application: |
- Resume
- Letter of interest addressing the responsibilities and qualifications of the position
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Instructions to Applicants: |
Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application. |
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