Summer 2023 AmeriCorps Internships are now open and will close March 10th!
Partridge Creek Farm Internship Opportunities
Partridge Creek Farm is a progressive organization like few others in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Our goal is to improve local access to fresh produce, build a healthy community, and promote education on sustainability through food production and food waste decomposition systems. With a variety of internship opportunities we are able to provide students with hands-on learning focused on sustainable farming techniques and research in their field of interest.
Summer AmeriCorps Program
- 28 hours/week; 14-week block between May and August
- $2,875 living stipend and $1,200 education award
Fall Intern Program
- Course credit available
- 8-10 hours/week; 17-week block between August-November
- Non-paid, but a $500 stipend is provided to cover transportation costs
Extended Internship
- Course credit available
- 5-8 hours/week; 29 weeks between April-November
- Non-paid, but a $500 stipend is provided to cover transportation costs
Follow the link to access specific internship descriptions and apply today!
Current Intership Positions
If you have any questions about these internship opportunities please contact Emily at: emily@partridgecreekfarm.org
Content Creator
Partridge Creek Farm (PCF) is seeking an intern to develop and manage their social media
platforms and other forms of social outreach.
Infrastructure
PCF is seeking an intern to support our community gardens and new Intergenerational Farm by building new and existing infrastructure. Intern will also take the lead on our Resiliency Garden Bed program in Marquette County.
Growing and Giving
“Growing”: Plant and maintain 6 PCF garden sites via seed germination, soil care, watering, and weeding as necessary. “Giving”: Organize the harvesting, washing, packing, and distribution of garden site produce into appropriate channels.
Perennial Plants and Herbs
PCF is seeking an intern to oversee our Orchard site, Sunflower Garden, and all perennial plant and herb spaces.
Seed to Seed
This is a year-long internship that will provide interns with special opportunities like bee-hive upkeep and maintenance, seed-starting and seed-saving, recipe booklets, and much more.
Community Education
PCF is seeking interns who are passionate about building equitable communities through sustainable food systems. Intern will support our Farm to School program, weekly community workshops, and all volunteer events.
Agriculture and Tech Innovations
Partridge Creek Farm (PCF) is seeking a GIS intern to design and manage the ArcGIS geodatabase and create products for marketing. You’ll need your own computer with ArcGIS installed.