Non-Profit and Community Garden Management Internship

Reports to: Operations and Community Garden Manager 

Job Status:  Seasonal Intern, 15 hours per week  

Compensation: Qualifies for credit at the university level, includes $400 upon completion 

Location: Boulder, CO 

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Growing Gardens’ mission is to cultivate community through regenerative urban agriculture. Our programs empower people of all ages, income levels, and abilities by connecting them with their local food system, each other, and the environment.   

Our organization values the diverse skills and individuals that come together to create a thriving community and workplace.  We are committed to the work we do, and bring our best selves each day, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously, have fun, and enjoy the process of doing good in our community.  We take care of each other and put people at the center of everything we do. 

The Non-Profit Operations Management and Community Garden Intern will support all Growing Gardens programs, with a focus on the community garden program, and will be a community ambassador for the organization. This internship is fast paced and requires a great deal of hard work, focus, and care. It is also deeply rewarding. 

Operations and Community Garden Intern Duties  

Online Registration 

Assist with Growing Gardens’ online registrations for all programs, including reassigning community garden plots when needed 

Assist with program registration tracking, and follow up with participants for registration payments and forms as needed 

Organize and distribute participant information for instructors and Community Garden Leaders, this includes the monthly Community Garden Program Newsletter 

Outreach 

 Be an ambassador for Growing Gardens and positively engage with the community during outreach events 

 Communicate directly with Community Garden Leaders and community gardeners to ensure smooth functioning of the Community Garden Program 

 Support Community Garden Leaders in developing, planning, and implementing Community Garden projects and volunteer events, educational offerings, and other programming  

Event Planning and Execution 

 Provide support for Farm Picnics as needed 

 Solicit, collect, and organize product donations for annual auction, thank donors 

General Operational Support 

Assist with overseeing the general logistics and administration of the Community Garden Program 

Answer the office telephone and make follow up phone calls 

Receive and sort mail and process donations 

Help support admin needs of youth programming 

Provide additional administrative support as needed 

Knowledge and Skills the Intern May Acquire: 

Exposure to the operations of a non-profit, community-based organization.  

Database organization and management 

Current marketing and social media practices and platforms 

Introduction to grant-writing and fundraising 

Networking in local community with press, agriculture and natural foods industries 

Conflict resolution, volunteer coordination and communication skills 

The ability to work in a dynamic, team environment 

Structure of Internship 

Internship duration is May 27th, 2026 – August 28th, 2026 and includes $400 upon completion 

Intern position is 15 hours per week. *Note: hours may vary between weeks; however the average number of hours per week will be 15 hours. Hours primarily take place during the work week, however there is some required weekend work 

Intern will attend the internship orientation meeting. This will take place before the start of the internship on May 11th from 8:30am - 1pm 

Intern will be working closely with a mentor from GG staff who will oversee all daily activities; an intern supervisor is available upon request for meetings and provides general oversight of Growing Gardens’ internship program 

Interns will have the opportunity to shadow Growing Gardens’ staff and attend staff meetings to learn about the operation of the non-profit organization 

Learning Objectives Contract – Developed within the first month of internship. This includes: position description, educational objectives, learning activities, and skill development 

Evaluation – A midpoint evaluation and end of internship evaluation will include intern self-evaluation, supervisor, and mentor evaluation 

Benefits of Interning with Growing Gardens 

●  $400 paid upon completion of the internship and qualifies for credit at the university level. 

Experience working on a diversified vegetable farm. 

●    Experience supporting a variety of non-profit programs 
●    Hands-on experience making a positive impact in the lives of children, teens, and adults. 
●    Community connections and networking within the burgeoning local food movement. 
●    Your own weekly share ($20-$25 value) of fresh seasonal vegetables. each week from the garden June-August as the season permits. 
●    50% off all produce at the farmstand (June - October) 
●    Friendly environment with a committed, passionate community. 
●    Develop marketable leadership and management skills. 
●    Access to in-person and online courses taught by Growing Gardens staff. 
●    Office is centrally located and easily accessed via public transportation 

Qualifications 

We are looking for someone with great communications skills with experience in Excel, Word, and the Google platform. Customer service experience is a plus but not required. Our staff and youth enjoy their time together in the garden and office and we’d love for someone to join us while we have fun and do good work. The Non-Profit Operations Intern must be responsible, dedicated and organized. This experience is a great opportunity for someone interested in a job in nonprofit administration and development, and/or community development. 

Growing Gardens prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment and will take affirmative measures to ensure against them, especially if they are carried out on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, neurodiversity, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation or political affiliation. This policy applies to all employees or potential employees, volunteers, participants, members of the Growing Gardens Board of Directors, people who serve on Growing Gardens’ committees, and anyone attending Growing Gardens’ events. This policy extends to all aspects of employment at Growing Gardens, including hiring, transfer, promotion, training, working conditions, policies, compensation, evaluation, discipline and termination. 

To apply: 

Applications due by April 6, 2026,  position will remain open until filled. 

Send a cover letter and resume to info@growinggardens.org with your name and “Summer Ops and CG Intern Application” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please include: 

Information on relevant skills and experiences (for example, working in an office, gardening, Microsoft office and Google programs, customer service, volunteer management, and community development), and 

What you hope to gain from this internship