Work & Learn Opportunities
To support our mission, Shelburne Farms has developed a Work and Learn program to offer individuals the opportunity to learn about agricultural and environmental education and to learn more about cultivating active stewardship of the land while working alongside our staff.
Work and Learn Positions:
To apply for any of these positions, please send a letter of interest and resume to:
Margaret Burke,
Work and Learn Coordinator
1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482
Or email: mburke@shelburnefarms.org
For more information call: (802) 985-0327
Please clearly specify which opportunity you are interested in.
Farm Based Education Residency
We are excited to begin accepting resumes and letters of interest for a brand new Work and Learn position! The Farm Based Education Residency is a great short-term opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in Environmental or Agricultural Education to gain early experience in the field. Residents will observe, team-teach, and teach independently in our school programs, summer camp programs, and in the pre-school Adventures program.
COMMITMENT: January-August or April-November
Residents will be expected to work full time and to teach 5 days a week, and will be compensated at minimum wage. Housing will be provided for a learning community immersion experience. They are encouraged to enhance their practical experience through active engagement in other departments on the farm while living on site. A small weekly expense will be deducted to help defer the cost of housing.
REQUIREMENTS: Farm Based Education Residency experiences are for post-college individuals with limited teaching experience. Candidates should enjoy working with children and be excited about learning. A degree in Environmental Studies, Education, Agriculture or a related field is preferred.
Farm Based Education Internships
Education Internships are designed for students to earn college credit through their institutions while working and learning at Shelburne Farms. Interns learn to teach while assisting and teaching field trips or summer camp programs for students ages 3-13.
COMMITMENT: An internship can be full or part-time and may last for a full season or part of a season. We have opportunities for fall and spring semesters as well as programs throughout the summer.
REQUIREMENTS: Intern candidates must have a desire to work with children. Enthusiasm and flexibility are required!
*Housing and payment are not provided. This is not an employment agreement, and Shelburne Farms does not provide compensation, reimbursement, Workers Compensation, or Health Care coverage for this position.
Currently accepting resumes and letters of interest for Summer 2012.
Market Garden Internship
Market Garden Internships are designed for students to earn college credit through their institutions while working and learning at Shelburne Farms. Garden interns have the opportunity to learn gardening tasks, such as planting, cultivating, weeding, harvesting, irrigation, IPM, transplanting, delivering, seeding and trellising, and mulching. Interns in the Market Garden also have the opportunity to demonstrate land stewardship with adults and youth visitors.
COMMITMENT: An internship can be full or part-time and may last for a full season or part of a season. We have opportunities for late spring and early fall, and especially throughout the summer.
REQUIREMENTS: Intern candidates must have a desire to work hard and learn more about organic gardening techniques through hands on experience. Enthusiasm and flexibility are required!
*Housing and payment are not provided. This is not an employment agreement, and Shelburne Farms does not provide compensation, reimbursement, Workers Compensation, or Health Care coverage for this position.
Currently accepting resumes and letters of interest for the 2012 growing season.
Farmyard Stewards in Training
Interested in gaining valuable teaching
skills and learning more about agriculture
and animal care? Farmyard SITs are volunteers (ages 15-17), who
assist the Farmyard staff with animal care
and agricultural interpretation programs
for the public. Examples of responsibilities: helping with and leading chores, taking
animals out on halters to interact with
families and camps, teaching the public
how to spin yarn, answering questions
about the farm and the animals, and acting
as a mentor to the Farmyard Helpers.
COMMITMENT: 1 week (Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm), between June and August.
Adventures Stewards in Training
Interested in learning how to educate
children ages 4–6? Adventures Camp
SITs are volunteers (ages 15-17), who will learn new knowledge and skills
relating to the environment and agriculture as they assist camp staff with leading activities. Responsibilities may include: teaching environmental and agricultural
activities, leading songs, playing games,
directing craft activities, and providing
general supervision of campers.
COMMITMENT: 2 or 3 weeks (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm), between June and August. (Times will vary depending on camps)
Volunteers
Shelburne Farms welcomes volunteers! Our Education Department accepts volunteers for family programs, school programs, and more! If you’re interested in getting involved in the Shelburne Farms community to learn, to work, and to have some fun, please specify your area of interest and we’ll contact you about how you can join us on the Farm.
