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Open Volunteer Positions
Building and Grounds Assistant
Positions Details: A lot of hard work goes into maintaining our historic farm and we are always looking for dedicated volunteers with a diverse set of skills. Whether you’re a master carpenter, a novice mechanic, or are just looking to cruise on the riding mower while listening to the ballgame, we would love to have you as part of our Building and Grounds Team! As a Buildings and Grounds Assistant you will have the opportunity to put your skills to work alongside our dedicated staff and volunteers. Our areas of need include painting, carpentry, general cleaning, small engine maintenance, and basic lawn care. This is a flexible position that allows you to volunteer your time as your schedule allows.
To apply for an open volunteer position or to inquire about volunteering as a group, please send a message to alex@ecojusticecenter.org for more information.
Open Volunteer Positions for High School Students
Summer Camp Position
This volunteer position is open to high school students between the ages of 14-18 years old. Assist in providing safe, fun, educational experiences for children ages 6-14 in our summer camps. Summer Camp Assistants interact with children, helping them feel comfortable, included, and proud of their participation. Summer Camp Assistants learn professional work skills and receive mentorship from Summer Camp Interns and Eco-Justice Center staff. Applications due no later than 5pm on May 23, 2025.
Summer Camp Assistant Application
Join the Board
We rely on a talented and dedicated board of directors. This fantastic group of leaders works with us to promote our mission, determine policy, provide oversight, and educate folks about sustainable living.
Board of Directors
Meets: 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 pm via Zoom; once per month (no meetings in July or December)
Term: 3 years with opportunity to renew
Time Commitment: 1-3 hours per month
Requirements:
- Attend all board meetings
- Join a committee and attend committee meetings
- Volunteer position; no membership or dues required
Board member opportunities for college students
We have a unique opportunity for college students – serve you community by volunteering as a 1-year term board member! The commitment is from September through the following August, and may be extended if desired. You would be a voting member of our non-profit board and directly influence strategic initiatives within the organization. Additionally, you’ll connect with seasoned professionals and gain valuable experience outside of the classroom. Preference for consideration will be given to upperclassmen or graduate students, but all students and majors are encouraged to apply.
Committee Members
Not ready to become a board member but want to contribute your ideas? Join one of our committees:
- Finance Committee Programs
- Committee Development & Marketing Committee
- Building Committee
- Grounds Committee
- Animal Husbandry’ Committee
Meets: varies depending on committee
Term: 3 years with opportunity to renew
Time Commitment: 0-2 hours per month
Requirements:
- Attend Committee Meetings
- Volunteer position; no membership or dues required
For more details about individual committees, click here.
Interested in joining the board or a committee?
Interested candidates should email their resume and board/committee application.
Employment
Educator & Volunteer Manager
This full-time, hands-on position is responsible for assisting the Program Manager in creating, developing, and teaching Eco-Justice Center (EJC) programs including camps, fieldtrips, and workshops that are in alignment with EJC mission, vision, and values. Responsible for recruiting, training, coordinating, and supervising volunteers to help carry out the work and mission of Eco-J, especially in areas of maintaining the grounds and animal care. Assist Executive Director with management of animals. Also includes coordination of gift shop and revenue-generating items for sale (jellies, popcorn, alpaca products, etc).
Click here for complete job description and requirements.
Live-In Internships
Are you a graduating college senior, taking a gap year, or deciding on a career path? Take a break from the ordinary and become an intern at the Eco-Justice Center. Spend three months to a year educating children about the environment, harvesting organically-grown vegetables, helping shear alpacas – the sky is the limit! Work alongside our experienced staff who will teach you by doing. This is not a classroom study but actual farm labor that will educate you on what it takes to grow food, care for animals, and teach people.
Change with the Seasons of Life
You’ll be part of the seasons on the farm. Expect to work outdoors for hours at a time caring for animals and planting, harvesting and weeding in the gardens. On one day you could be educating a school group about healthy eating, weeding in the garden, mucking out the goat area, and preparing the Hermitage. In the winter months, you’ll care for animals, organize supplies, conduct school programs, and help to develop curriculum.
Who should apply?
The Eco-Justice Center welcomes people of all faith traditions (or none!), ethnicities, backgrounds, socio-economic demographics, sexual orientations and gender identities.
1. Adults (ages 18+) who are energetic, reliable, and have a demonstrated interest in environmental education and sustainable agriculture.
2. Physical requirements – Must be able to bend, crouch, and stand for extended periods as farming requires strength and stamina. Ability to lift 50 lbs., work in the soil, handle farm tools, and be outside in all weather conditions.
3. Desire to educate people and work with animals. Previous experience with children and public speaking skills helpful, but not necessary to apply.
4. Exhibit consistent skills – positive attitude, initiative, emotional maturity, and self-responsibility. Possess a strong desire to learn and the ability to self-direct.
5. International applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without Eco-Justice Center sponsorship.
What to expect
Specific duties vary depending on the time of the year, but will largely revolve around education programs and regular small farm operations. Interns work approximately 36-40 hours per week. Because we are a working farm, your schedule will include a weekend day – for example Tues-Sat or Sun-Thu.
Daily tasks:
- Work in summer camps, school programs, and/or public programs
- Conduct tours and special events
- Feed and care for animals
- Clean out barns and pastures
- Plant, mulch, seed, weed, and other garden tasks
- Harvest, wash and pack veggies for farmers market
- Gather and process eggs
- Hermitage scheduling and cleaning
Housing
Each intern is provided with a private room. Interns have a shared kitchen, bathroom, & living space. Depending on the time of year, you have the option of utilizing a small raised garden bed for any produce you would like to plant and harvest personally. Features include:
- Private furnished bedroom
- Fully furnished living space
- Full kitchen
- Heating/air conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Onsite laundry facilities
- Laundry soap and cleaning supplies
- Towels and linens
- Free parking on site
Food/Meals
You can prepare meals and food in the kitchen. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, dishes and utensils.
Stipend
$1650 per month
Be part of the team
As an intern you’re a part of the Eco-Justice Center team. You’ll attend staff meetings, lead or assist in programs and tours, and assist with fundraising events.
Start your internship journey
Applying is easy. Just pick either an individualized internship or a seasonal internship.
- Individualized internship – Choose this if you want to choose the length of your internship. To be considered you will need to commit to at least six months and no longer than 1 year.
- Seasonal internship – Choose Sept-Dec, Jan-May or June-August.
*Specific start and end dates listed in application below
To apply:
We are no longer accepting live-in intern applications for summer 2025. We are only accepting applications for fall 2025 and beyond.
Email completed application (found here)and resume to katie@ecojusticecenter.org
Summer 2025 Education Internship
Help educate children ages 6-14 about the environment, animals and organic farming in our Summer Camps. Interns develop child management techniques, interactive teaching strategies, and are directly mentored and extensively trained through a self-reflective, experiential training program.
- Facilitate outdoor educational activities for small groups of children ages 6-14.
- Supervise and evaluate: Mentor high school volunteers on a day-to-day basis.
- Prepare educational materials on an as-needed basis.
- Internship focuses on career-related skills: We help prepare you for the professional workplace. Interns are encouraged to develop their skills through reflective, mentor-based relationships with education staff.
- Other opportunities: Assist with gardening and harvesting activities on our 15-acre organic farm. Learn the basics of animal husbandry and handling techniques for our farm animals.
- Note: Housing not provided
2025 Education Internship Position Description
Applications are closed for the 2025 season.
Land Stewardship Internship
The Eco-Justice Center is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Land Stewardship Interns on a historic 15-acre farmstead. This position will provide hands-on experience in various aspects of small scale market gardening, agroforestry, land management and conservation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for environmental stewardship, a readiness to acquire new skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team as well as work independently.
The Land Stewardship season runs from May until October, with a flexible start and end date based on applicants’ availability.
Applications are closed for the 2025 season.
If you are interested in the program and have questions, please email Land Stewardship Manager, Alex Weyenberg, alex@ecojusticecenter.org