Employment Opportunities

Farm Day Camp Intern Needed

Rural Resources is seeking a qualified Intern to assist its summer Farm Day Camp program.  The intern will be a female age 18 or older.

Rural Resources is a non-profit educational organization that connects farms, food and families. Based in Greene County, we are committed to teaching children where their food comes from.  Because agriculture is a vital part of Greene Countians’ family values, sense of place, and local food system, we have created Rural Resources--located on a 15-acre farm site in the Glendale Community near Tusculum and Greeneville.  We have held our popular Farm Day Camp since 1997.

Our goal is for each Farm Day Camper to end the week with a greater love for the farm and their natural environment.  We want each participant to learn to care for animals including milking a cow; to garden—planting and harvesting herbs and vegetables; and to appreciate the wildlife and stream life that make up the larger farm ecosystem.  While these activities will be simply fun to the children who participate, through them they will connect to their food system, and to the heritage of Greene County.  They will also learn to appreciate their ability and responsibility to care for plant and animal life.

We are looking for an Intern who can demonstrate:

• background in agriculture/wildlife/environment/education
• genuine love for and commitment to children
• knowledge/willingness to care for farm animals
• knowledge/willingness to care for a small garden
• creativity and a sense of humor
• the capability of developing appropriate activities for participants ages 4-12 centered around gardening, animal husbandry, creek exploration, environmental concepts

The Intern will be responsible for being present during the hours children are present and should be able to demonstrate the ability to ably assist with children as well as possess the qualities and skills listed above.

The Internship will be paid.

To apply, send a letter describing qualifications, reasons for wanting the job and two references (non-familial).  Please e-mail your letter.  Deadline is May 8, 2012 or until the positions are filled.  Feel free to check our web-site for more information on Rural Resources and Farm Day Camp.