Agricultural and Community Health Intern - Ag Specialty

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Agriculture and Community Health Intern opportunity supporting the Farm at Trinity Health Ann Arbor. This paid internship ($15 per hour), scheduled 40 hours per week for 20 weeks, is an integral part of the Farm at Trinity Health Ann Arbor.

The Farm works to grow a healthy community by empowering people through food, education, and relationships. Our interns learn sustainable agriculture practices; how to interact with community members of all backgrounds; communication skills; and educational material development. This position is primarily working out-of-doors requiring bending, lifting and walking.

The Agriculture and Community Health Intern will grow and learn in a variety of meaningful ways:

* Actively participate in all aspects of sustainable vegetable production, the Farm Share, and additional programming needs

* Work with Farm volunteers of all ages

* Develop and implement supplemental educational offerings (e.g., cooking classes, recipe samples)

* Create educational materials to accompany vegetables distributed to clinics and Farm Share members (e.g., vegetable storage tips, information about Farm programming, healthy recipes)

Farming specialty:

* In-depth crop production

* Integrated pest management

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

* Education: High school diploma

* Experience: Crop production experience preferred

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBOR

* Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
* Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
* Retirement savings plan with employer match
* Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health

ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBOR

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is a 537 -bed teaching hospital located on 340 acre campus. Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years. Trinity Health Ann Arbor has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.