Duties:
- Learn to install, test, and maintain drip irrigation systems in greenhouse
- Crop planning and micro-farm management as per the needs of the Branch managers in Parramore or Audubon Park
- Plant Propagation
- Communicate with both branch managers to find out where to plant seedlings in farmlettes.
- Aid in natural pest management
- Help turn compost each week and also help to organize/ save seeds
- Periodically updating social media with FLEET FARMING images
- Report to the Greenhouse Manager with a bi-weekly timesheet
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IDEAS For Us (IDEAS) is an Orlando-based 501(c)(3) grassroots non-profit organization and accredited NGO of the United Nations. IDEAS creates global environmental solutions through local action. Our mission is to develop, fund and scale solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges. Our vision is to contribute to a future where humanity thrives in harmony with nature and in peace with one another. IDEAS is the official parent-nonprofit of multiple programs:
The IDEAS Hive, The IDEAS Solutions Fund, Fleet Farming
Live in Orlando, Florida and are looking to get involved in the environmental movement?
Join the IDEAS For Us team and build your professional resume as an Intern!
IDEAS For Us offers internships in the following departments:
- Administrative Assistant
- Blog Writing
- Farmer’s Market Business
- Elementary Education
- Eco-Action Organizer- Orlando Branch
- Eco-Action Organizer- UCF Branch
- Event Planning
- Farming
- Grant Writing / Fundraising
- Greenhouse
- International Affairs
- Online Marketing
- Photography / Videography
- Social Media
- Video Editing
We recommend that applicants have some experience in the department to which they are interested in applying for, yet we take passion and drive into consideration.
Applicants must be able to:
- Work a minimum of 8 hrs a week
- Attend the internship in-person (In Orlando, Florida)
- Professionally communicate absences, questions, comments, or concerns
- Must apply through our website here to be considered: https://ideasforus.org/internships/