Youth Program Internship

The Youth Programs Intern assists the Education Programs staff, which is responsible for the day-to-day operations and ongoing development of the Society’s national educational programs. The Youth Programs Intern will work closely with the Education staff on youth programs on a local and national level. Specifically the Youth Programs Intern will assist in the planning and coordination of the only national annual conference dedicated to engaging children and youth in gardening activities--the 18th annual National Children & Youth Garden Symposium in Pasadena, California, July 22-24, 2010.

The Intern will also assist with children’s programs at the Society’s national headquarters, including school group tours, summer camp programs, the River Farm Children’s Garden, and other related projects.

The youth programs internship is open to individuals interested in engaging children and youth in gardening activities. Candidates with education, work experience, or training related to teaching, museum studies, and horticulture will be given preference.

The Youth Programs Internship is funded by the 2010ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program and administered by Volunteer Fairfax. To qualify for the internship the intern must be a currently undergraduate student enrolled in a U.S. college or university, who will be returning to college as a full-time (minimum of 12 credits per semester) sophomore, junior, or senior student in the fall of 2010. International students need to be eligible to work in the United States.

The duration of this internship is a minimum twelve weeks. Compensation is $9.00/hr. The workweek is 37.5 hours and is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Housing is the responsibility of the intern. Assistance in finding accommodations is provided with a listing of potential rentals, affordable apartment office contacts, and a map of the area.

Applications for the Youth Programs internship should include the following:

• Completed application form

• Current resume

• College transcript (an official version is not required)

• Three professional references with addresses, phone and fax numbers

• A statement of professional objectives (200 words)

The student must be a United States citizen or legally eligible to work in this country. We are unable to accept foreign applicants.

To apply, please forward application materials to Stephanie Jutila, Director of Member Programs and Outreach, to fax number 703-768-7533 or education@ahs.org. If you would like further information please call (703) 768-5700 ext. 121 or e-mail education@ahs.org. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2010.

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