New Roots Farm Intern

Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: Glendale
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
SCOPE OF WORK:In this role,the internwill assist the program coordinator inmanagingthe two farm sites operated by New Roots Phoenix. This includes a community garden with raised garden beds for individuals, anaquaponics greenhouseas well as flood irrigation and drip tape row farming methods. Tasks willincludepropagation, production, harvesting and marketing of produce tocustomers through the farm stand or CSA program. The intern will also support general maintenance of the property, including weeding, watering, picking up trash and siteprojects. Finally, the intern will support outreach and education of refugee farmers and community members in horticulture/farming and nutrition.RESPONSIBILITIES:Learn aboutthe aquaponics system and community gardens to actively contribute to the Community Food HubCompleting assigned daily checklist responsibilities, including aquaponics system maintenance and site maintenance (including, but not limitedto: taking care of fish, cleaning settling tanks, weeding inside greenhouse, keeping greenhouse organized, etc.)Contributing to educational programmingaround farming for clientsAssisting withgroup volunteer daysPerforming other general site-related improvement projectsCommunicating regularly withfarmers and community gardenersAlerting New Roots Staff of any issues that may come up at the gardenAssisting with growing on the IRC demonstration plot (seeding, watering, weeding, caring for seedlings/transplants, pruning, harvesting, etc.)Assisting growers as neededwith crop plans, pest management and irrigationDeveloping and completing at least onefocused side-project related to farming, aquaponics, gardening, or agricultural practices, as planned and discussed with New Roots staffLEARNING OUTCOMES:Develop a working knowledge ofmanagingandworking an urban farm sitePlanning, propagating, growing,harvesting, and marketing producePlanning and executing educational programming for refugee farmers/gardenersBuild outreach skillswithresidentsas well as many non-English speaking farmers
Minimum Qualifications:REQUIREMENTS:Ability to obtain an AZ Level One Fingerprint Clearance CardProof of COVID-19 vaccinationA strong passion for and knowledge of food and farming issuesBachelor's degree or coursework in related field preferredPrior experience working in urban agriculture, gardening, or aquaponics preferredPrior experience working with refugees, immigrant or pre-literate populations in non-traditional setting preferredAn understanding that this is a mostly outdoors internship with the majority of the time focused on hands on tasksStrong leadership, communication, and organizational skills requiredA flexible schedule and ability to travel to both farm sites regularlyAbility to lift 30lbs.Note: This is an unpaid internship. Intern must commit to at least 10-15 hours per week for a 3-month minimum. Internship hours are completed between Monday and Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and/or occasional Saturday availability from 8:00 AM-12:00 PMThis position reports to the New Roots Development CoordinatorIRC leading the way from harm to home.IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.


Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

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