Composting/ Native Plant Nursery Internship

This internship is part of a larger volunteer program at the Presidio Native Plant Nursery in the GGNRA. The Presidio is committed to sustainable practices; capturing and re-using most of the green debris generated in this 1500 acre park is a key component to the park's success.

The Compost Intern will focus on learning all aspects of compost production including building, watering, and monitoring compost piles, recording data, making compost tea, and working at community compost sites.

Other duties include:

*Co-lead volunteer activities once a week with adult volunteers and participate in youth education programs at native plant nursery.
*Assist with integrated pest management field work, data collection and analysis. *Participate in plant propagation, seed collection, ecological restoration, and community-based restoration.
*Work in Presidio Community Garden- assist coordinator with various tasks.

Qualifications:

*College level coursework in: compost/ soils, ecology, environmental education, natural resource management, horticulture or another related field; and/or good knowledge of ecology and sustainability issues,
*Ability to work with children and adults of diverse backgrounds,
*Ability to work in groups and independently with little supervision,
*Willing to perform physical or repetitive labor on a daily basis, generally outside,
*Ability to use basic computer programs,
*Excellent oral and written communication skills,
*Willingness to be trained and operate heavy equipment/ machinery including backhoe/ loader and tractor/compost turner,
*Ability to work safely and with dexterity with hand tools, especially pitchfork, hand pick, and shovel,
*Basic carpentry and mechanical knowledge preferred,
*Able to lift up to 30 lbs,
*Valid driver's license. 

Internship is from January - October 2006, 40 hours/ week. A stipend of $75/ week plus housing in the Presidio are provided.