GARDEN INTERN – April-November 2024

Southeast Como Improvement Association (SECIA) is looking to hire one
paid Community Garden Intern. This position will be approximately 5-10
hours of work per week.

The Community Garden Intern works with Community Garden
Coordinators, volunteers, community members and other SECIA Interns.
The Southeast Como neighborhood currently has 7 community gardens:
one vegetable garden and six pollinator gardens.

The goal for this position is to expand and foster garden participation,
support the management and caretaking of the gardens, and to host events
that bring community members into SECIA’s gardens. SECIA has a long
history of engaging students in community building through our internship
programs, and we are looking for candidates to fill our open internship for
2024. More information about SECIA and its specific gardens can be found
on our website: ------------.

Job Duties may include:

● Participate in regularly scheduled gardening days in our pollinator
gardens (about 12-15 hours per month in May through October);
● Facilitate garden functions;
● Participate in and support potential new gardens (if any);
● Meet with and assist Garden Coordinators;
● Help to implement our Equitable Engagement Plan through outreach to
our diverse community for input, enjoyment of, and participation in the
gardens;
● Support the distribution of produce from FairShare Farm in cooperation
with Southeast Seniors;
● Welcome community into the gardens as visitors and/or volunteers;
● Work with SECIA’s staff to develop multi-modal outreach through email,
social media, in-person, and place-based strategies;
● Meet regularly with project leads and other interns to coordinate
activities and discuss progress.
● Organize and acquire basic resources for the gardens as needed;
● Assist in pre and post-season garden planning;
● Assist with grant applications to raise funds for projects and initiatives;
● Help organize gardening activities and outreach for the Como Cookout
and other SE Como events; and
● Promote gardening as a way to improve our environment, prevent
stormwater runoff, and sustain pollinators; and
● Other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

● Demonstrated interest in native pollinator gardens and
agriculture/horticulture;
● Available for in-person hands-on gardening late April through October
● Strong communication and organization skills;

● Ability to work in Google Suite and video conferencing;
● Familiarity with social media platforms and organizational pages; and
● Flexibility and capability to work both remotely with proper guidance
and onsite at the gardens, both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Significant gardening experience;
● Stormwater management and rain garden knowledge;
● Experience with habitat restoration native plants, gardening for
pollinators, and organic strategies for addressing invasive plants;
● Event Planning or organizing experience;
● Currently enrolled in a higher education program in Minneapolis or St.
Paul;
● Education in horticulture or agriculture;
● Connection to Minneapolis neighborhoods, and/or live in the SE Como
area; and
● Familiarity with multiple languages.

Compensation:

This is a part-time intern position and will be paid at $16.00 per hour.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter to ------------.
Applications will be reviewed starting March 1, 2024.

SECIA (see-key-ah)
P.O. Box 18460
Minneapolis, MN 55418
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The Southeast Como
Improvement Association works
to maintain and enhance the
physical, social, and economic
environment of our neighborhood.
Through programs that serve our
community’s present and future
needs, through communication,
stewardship, and citizen
involvement, we strive to foster a
sense of community and to
promote the neighborhood as a
vibrant place to live.
Our programs and activities are
open to ALL and do not
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color, national or ethnic origin or
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EEO & Affirmative Action Statement: The Organization provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as
required by state, federal and local Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action laws, including the Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinances. The
Organization "will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to a public
assistance program” as required by City Ordinances. The Organization provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees
with disabilities in compliance with the Organization's ADA Policy, as applicable. SECIA’s complete EEO Policy and Affirmative Action Plan
can be viewed HERE.