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Student Employment : Albert Schweitzer Institute: Gardening Intern - Summer 25

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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.)
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.
Hours of Position:
  • Flexible – morning hours preferred for community garden work.
Required Documents for Application:
  • Resume
  • Letter of interest addressing the responsibilities and qualifications of the position
Instructions to Applicants: Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application.

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