ABOUT

Walnut Way Conservation Corp. (Walnut Way) is a neighborhood association with a mission to sustain economically diverse and abundant communities through civic engagement, environmental stewardship and creating venues for prosperity. Walnut Way is the lead agency for the Lindsay Heights Neighborhood Initiative that aims to support the design and implementation of a comprehensive neighborhood driven quality-of-life plan.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Walnut Way is seeking a part-time Environmental Education & Agriculture Intern to assist with the Environmental Education Program & Urban Agriculture production in our Central City Milwaukee neighborhood-based campus in Milwaukee, WI. Walnut Way operates sub acre production gardens and orchards, teaching gardens, and educational programs. The Environmental Education Intern is responsible for assisting in all educational programming including 4H Club, Gardens to Market (G2M) Teen Internship Program, and Environmental Education Programs. The Environmental Education intern will also assist in farming operations as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of teaching environmental education or related.
• College level coursework or equivalent in teaching, environmental studies, or related preferred.
• Experience supervising volunteers and working with diverse communities.
• Experience teaching youth and/or adults in a farm or garden setting.
• Interest and familiarity with issues relating to local food, food access, and sustainable agriculture, and a genuine appreciation of the urban environment.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in all MS office applications required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach hands-on Environmental Education lessons to visiting schools and youth programs held at the Walnut Way farm & classroom.
• Farming: Assist with day-to-day growing operations in our urban Milwaukee neighborhood-based campus.
• Attend farmers markets and other events to sell garden products and promote organization as needed
• Assist with Walnut Way and Lindsay Heights events
• Other related duties as assigned