Organization: Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group

Location: Belfair, Washington State 

Overview: The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group is seeking an enthusiastic Active Duty service member to serve as a Sustainable Farm Education Intern. This internship offers an opportunity to learn more about sustainable agriculture, organic farming, livestock care, and crop production.

Responsibilities:

●       Planting, weeding, seeding, and harvesting vegetables and flowers

●       Marketing and selling produce at the Salmon Center’s U-Pick Garden and CSA

●       Assisting with record keeping of farm documents

●       Assisting in the care of alpacas, chickens, ducks, rabbits, sheep and goats; and honeybees

●       Assisting with children’s farm programs, including field trips, farm tours, day camps, and classes

●       Assisting with maintenance and construction of farm structures

●       Assisting with supervision of volunteers

Qualifications:

●       Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

●       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

●       Strong attention to detail.

●       Ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment in all weather conditions.

●       Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

●       Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

●      Experience working in gardens, farms, and/or with livestock.

●      Experience working outdoors.

●      Demonstrated interest in agriculture and/or sustainability.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the internship position. Please also include any relevant experience or coursework related to the environmental sciences, agriculture, and/or animal science.

Deadline for Application: We are accepting applications on a rolling-basis until filled. 

Contact Information: For inquiries or to submit application materials, please contact [email protected]

Learn More: For more information about the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group, please visit our website at https://www.pnwsalmoncenter.org/