Food Access Intern - Denver Urban Gardens

Food Access Intern
Denver Urban Gardens (DUG)
www.dug.org

This educational opportunity provides training in management of a metro wide food access
program. For the past twenty years, DUG’s Seeds & Transplants Program has ensured that inneed
individuals, families, seniors and groups have access to the necessary seeds, plants and
education to grow a successful, productive vegetable garden thereby improving local food
security for program participants. In 2017, this program is undergoing a number of updates and
improvements, including moving to an online application and providing educational workshops
along with the seeds and plants. Because this is a transition year, this internship will be a unique
learning opportunity in regards to program development and implementation. Areas of work
include volunteer management, educational event coordination, program administration, working
with the public, spreadsheet and database work, and discussion of gardening concepts.
Exposure to additional aspects of non-profit management is possible depending on the unique
interests of the intern, for example fundraising, communications, etc.

This internship runs January through May 2017 (21 weeks), with an estimated 12-18
hours/week. This position requires a flexible schedule from week to week, with some weeks
requiring more time and others less. This is a paid position. The Food Access Intern will report
to the Director of Horticulture.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate volunteers - individuals and groups
• Communicate with distribution center coordinators and program participants to provide
updates, answer questions and troubleshoot concerns
• Seek food donations for volunteer days
• Provide administrative support including but not limited to preparation of materials and
set-up for seed sorting, filling seed orders, seed and transplant distribution and
educational workshops
• Provide on-site support for educational workshops
• Collect program data for evaluation

Experience & Qualifications
• Computer skills, particularly Word and Excel, and online programs
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and reliable
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds
• Willingness and ability to have a flexible work schedule
• Working with diverse communities
• Effective verbal and written communication

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume in one PDF file by Thursday, December 1st to
Jessica Romer, Director of Horticulture at jessica@dug.org.

Denver Urban Gardens Ι 1031 33rd Street Suite 100 Ι Denver, Colorado 80205
303.292.9900 Ι dirt@dug.org Ι www.dug.org