Internship Position – Volunteer Coordination Assistant

Agency Mission:

Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to building community, one urban garden at a time. Denver Urban Gardens has built and currently manages over 60 community gardens, small parks and the DeLaney Community Farm. We strongly believe that gardens are not only a source of inexpensive food for urban people, but also a place of connection to develop community, promote healthy living, develop skills and empower individuals to strengthen and beautify their communities.

We are looking for motivated interns with a sincere interest in community building and willingness to work hard. DUG, like the vegetables in each garden, is a small organization in the process of growing and developing. The energy and motivation of the staff and intern team is essential to DUG’s success.

Job Description:

The Volunteer Coordination Assistant will assist in work project coordination, construction and maintenance of garden sites and various garden and office projects.

Responsibilities include:

· Assist with work days including pre-day planning and coordination, workday organization and training volunteers.

· Help to lead work days in gardens and community farm.

· Coordinate construction and maintenance of garden sites.

· Help with general field work.

· Assist with general office work.

Skills Needed:

· Experience with volunteers and construction projects desired.

· Interest in community gardens.

· Self-motivated.

· Ability to do outdoor, physically demanding work.

· Comfortable in diverse settings and diverse communities.

· Prefer college juniors, seniors, or graduates.

Benefits:

· Tangible results in the form of actual garden improvements.

· Training in volunteer management, construction skills and work project coordination.

· Working for an organization that benefits Denver’s diverse communities.

· Possibility of stipend.

Timeframe for Internship:

Four-month commitment with flexible hours averaging 20 hours per week commitment for a total of 340 internship hours.

To Apply:

Deadline: March 12 (Start April 2, Finish July 27)

Please send a cover letter and resume to Denver Urban Gardens, 3377 Blake St, Suite 113, Denver, CO 80205 or email to dusty@dug.org. For more information, please look online at www.dug.org or call 303-292-9900.