Internship Job Descriptions Booklet | Page 10

Job Summary
Essential Skills
Professional Skill Outcomes

General Garden Intern

Department: Food Sovereignty | Language and Culture Mentors: Junsen Bush and Wyatt Szpliet Contact: Junsun. Bush @ glt-nsn. gov | Wyatt. Szpliet @ glt-nsn. gov | 269.567.8995 Age Requirement: 15 + Hours: No preference

Job Summary

The intern will assist with garden operations, including planting, harvesting, weeding, watering, and preparing beds. They may also help connect gardening work with traditional teachings and language when appropriate.

Essential Skills

• Willingness to work outdoors
• Ability to perform physical tasks
• Dependability
• Interest in food systems and cultural learning

Professional Skill Outcomes

• Hands-on garden and food production experience
• Teamwork and strong work ethic
• Knowledge of food sovereignty
• Exposure to land-based cultural practices
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