Farm Education Apprentice Position at Urban Adamah

Part-Time (Spring/Fall) | Full-Time (Summer)

Urban Adamah, based in Berkeley, CA, is a three-month intensive residential leadership training program for young adults ages 20-29, that integrates urban organic farming, social justice work and progressive Jewish living and learning. Twelve Urban Adamah Fellows are selected each season to operate an organic farm and educational center, intern with community organizations addressing issues at the intersection of poverty, food security and environmental stewardship, and learn an approach to Jewish tradition that opens the heart and builds joyful community.

The Urban Adamah Farm Education Apprentice internship is responsible for supporting the educational mission of Urban Adamah. This includes serving as farm educator for various community programs, as well as providing key administrative support to ensure that these programs run smoothly.

Requirements: The ideal candidate should have some experience with farm and garden based education and/or Jewish environmental education. Urban agriculture experience is also a huge plus. We are looking for someone who is in personal alignment with the mission, values and heart/mind/body/spirit approach of Urban Adamah. Jewish background/knowledge is not necessary, but is very helpful. The candidate should be computer literate and comfortable with technology, social networks and email outreach.

Compensation: This is a paid apprenticeship internship position. Stipend is $1,000 a month plus full health care coverage after 3 months.

Dates: This is an eleven-month position. Start date is February 1st 2012. The position requires 20 hours per week from February through April, 40 hours per week from May through August, and 20 hours per week from September through December. Position requires being available on approximately two Sundays per month.

To apply: Please send resumé and cover letter to casey@urbanadamah.org. In your cover letter, please state why you are interested in this position and how your experience relates to the responsibilities described above.