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STU_CES_Local Food Research Internship

Job Details

WASHINGTON COLLEGE - CHESTERTOWN, MD
Student_Regular (REG)
$15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Description

The intern will research and document the food system on the Upper Shore including addressing topics such as food recovery, food production, food distribution, and food security. The intern will also support communication activities for the Upper Shore Farm and Food Network, Innovation Plant, and overall Sustainable Food Systems program.  

Responsibilities:

  • Research and document current community activities in food recovery, food production, food distribution, and resolving access to food for under-served communities. Research should be guided by the objectives of the Upper Shore Farm and Food Network.
  • Support the development of a website and outreach materials for the Upper Shore Farm and Food Network.
  • Attend meetings with external partners in-person (off campus and virtual).
  • Use geographic information systems software to research and document food security in Maryland.
  • Participate in planning for a new business incubator kitchen at the college’s upcoming Innovation Plant.
  • Assist the Sustainable Food Systems team as needed with farm activities and research.
  • As requested, assist the CES staff at Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall to welcome visiting prospective students and parents.

Please submit a cover letter and resume that describes your strengths, interests, and experiences. The same letter can be used for all internships sponsored the Center for Environment and Society as long as it includes each internship that you are interested in and how it aligns with your academic interests and career goals.

Qualifications

  • Current full-time students are eligible to apply.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Resourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player.
  • Strong interest in sustainability, food system management, food resilience, policy, and agriculture.
  • Experience in GIS, social sciences, agriculture, communication, or business is preferred but not required.

Additional Info

  • Intern will be paid $15/hour for approximately 10 hours/week.
  • This internship is housed within the Center for Environment and Society.
  • Work will be conducted Semans-Griswold Hall and throughout the community. 
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