This internship may be of interest to some of you. It is an unpaid internship, but know that Rubenstein students have the opportunity to apply for funding for unpaid internships through the Rubenstein Internship Fund. -Anna

Shelburne Farms Education Intern Role Description 2018
Role Description
Shelburne Farms is a nonprofit education organization whose mission is to educate for a sustainable
future. Our campus is a 1,400-acre working farm and National Historic Landmark on the shores of Lake
Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont.
We are seeking a spring-season, undergraduate intern interested in earning credit while working with
and learning from our education programs. A majority of time will be spent with our school programs with some
additional time spent with early childhood, family, and public programs. Our school programs focus on hosting
elementary-age classes for four-hour field trips. Our family and public programs happen on the weekends.
Mentorship will be provided by education staff members; a variety of texts and resources; and through
independent reflection. There is the potential to apply for paid seasonal staff positions upon successful
completion of the internship.
Key Responsibilities
● Participate in an orientation to Shelburne Farms and the internship role.
● Observe, team teach, and teach activities for Shelburne Farms school programs during weekdays.
● Participate in daily set-up and debrief meetings with education team.
● Complete required readings and topical preparation work before scheduled programs.
● Support and/or teach family programs and public events on occasional weekends.
● Participate in and provide support for seasonal special events.
● Attend planning meetings for programs and spend time preparing lessons and materials.
● Meet with supervisor to create goals and a personalized work plan.
● Maintain a daily reflection log to note skill development and change over time.
● Check in regularly with mentors and supervisor to discuss performance, goals, and work plan.
● Communicate effectively with coworkers to create a respectful and communicative work environment.
● Work on assigned education projects on occasional non-teaching days.
● Receive and incorporate constructive feedback from supervisor and mentors into teaching practice.
● Support a continuous effort to foster a culturally aware learning community, open to multiple
perspectives.
Prefered Qualifications
● Educational background, and/or experience with education, sustainability, or farm-based education.
● Junior or senior standing.
● Prior experience with camps or education programs.
● Positive and flexible attitude with co-workers and visitors.
● Solution-oriented mindset when faced with challenges.
● Demonstrate initiative and display motivation in work.
● Can follow directions in assigned tasks and work independently.
● Openness to receive supportive praise and constructive feedback and make adjustments with a growth
mindset.
Requirements
● Availability on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, and/or Fridays 8-230, and occasional weekends.
● Commitment to work a full semester (Jan-May or Sept-Dec)
● Receive college credit (3 credits: 10hrs/week)
● Reliable personal transportation.
Physical Working Conditions
● Outdoor work environment.
● Varied weather conditions.
● Ability to move over uneven terrain.
Compensation
● Undergraduate credit (arranged by applicant)
● Admission to Shelburne Farms
Term: Spring Semester 2018 (Jan-May)
Possibility to apply for paid seasonal employment upon successful completion of internship.
To Apply:
Please email a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for two references:
workandlearn@shelburnefarms.org
Timeline : Deadline to apply Monday,November 6, 2017.
Shelburne Farms is committed to fostering a culturally aware learning community that is open to multiple
perspectives.
NOTE : Housing and payment are not provided. This is not an employment agreement, and Shelburne Farms does
not provide compensation, reimbursement, Workers Compensation, or Health Care coverage for this position

Thanks,
Anna