Join our diverse team of passionate young professionals!
We offer individualized, hands-on internships that are suited to a wide range of academic and professional goals.
How to Apply
Send a letter of intent and your resume to the internship manager named in the description.
Contact Chris Goering, Internship Manager, for any questions.
Available Internships
Program Management Intern
The Program Management Intern will work under the direction and mentorship of the Sustainable Agriculture Program Manager to support program related needs. Projects may include: program development and implementation, data entry & analysis, communication and outreach, classroom visits, curriculum development, and writing opportunities.
Production Management Intern
The Production Management Intern will work under the direction and mentorship of the Sustainable Agriculture Program Manager to support program related needs. Projects may include: ECO-Cycle maintenance and manufacturing, sales , inventory accounting, parts ordering, system troubleshooting, classroom visits, education program enrichment, and writing opportunities.
Community Outreach Intern
The Community Outreach Intern will work under the direction and mentorship of the Community Outreach Coordinator to support program related needs. Projects may include: scheduling and tracking volunteers, data entry & analysis, identifying collaboration opportunities, engaging with beneficiaries, developing and communicating messaging, designing email marketing campaigns, designing program collateral, public speaking opportunities, aquaponics maintenance, and representing ECOLIFE at community events.
Aquaponics Technician Intern
The Aquaponics Tech Intern will work under the direction and mentorship of the Aquaponics Technician to support program related needs. Projects may include: planting seeds, harvesting produce, research, water quality testing, system maintenance, attending events, as well as construction assistance using wood, metal and PVC.
Development Intern
The Development Intern will work under the direction of the Development Director on projects relating to fundraising and development of individual and corporate donors. All duties will have the central focus of cultivating and strengthening new and existing donor relationships.
Social Media Intern
The Marketing Intern will work under the direction and mentorship of both the Community Outreach Coordinator and the Media & Communications Coordinator to help develop & implement social media marketing strategies, assist with content creation, and perform research and analysis.
My internship at ECOLIFE has taught me more than I could have learned in a classroom. As the social media intern, I learned marketing skills and how truly important social networking is to a company. The hands-on experience has been priceless.
– Stephanie Ledezma, Social Media Intern
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