Cultivation Intern- San Francisco, CA

Organization: Healthy Planet US

Position Title: Cultivation Intern

Location: San Francisco, CA, US

Hours and Compensation: unpaid

Application Deadline: not listed

Organization Overview

Do the words nonprofit, social enterprise, and innovation excite you? Do you cherish the health of the environment? Are you an out of the box thinker?

Then you’re in the right place!

Healthy Planet US is a nonprofit that seeks to address the two biggest challenges of our time – our health and our food system – by inspiring individuals, families, and communities with practical and fun solutions.

We believe small changes make a big difference.

Description

As the Cultivation Intern, you won’t be sent to pick up coffee and tea. You’re a mover and shaker, and eager to learn. It will be your duty to cultivate the proper information and relationships. You will learn how to efficiently and successfully implement projects and initiatives. You will help us manage our project research. You will assist in the planning and implementation of program operations. You will gain an overall understanding of how a non profit functions, from its day to day running, to its internal and external communications, to its overall strategic planning. You may also have the opportunity to learn how to plan, design, and implement one of your own ideas…from ‘farm to table.’

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist in cohesive project planning and implementation
• Liaise and recruit a range of partners and stakeholders, including schools, businesses, chefs, ?sport and social clubs, and food champions
• Assist in the planning and implementation of workshops, events, cooking courses, and more ?for Healthy Planet members
• Assist in the implementation and periodic renewal of Healthy Planet’s policies and ?procedures
• Research new training opportunities for all staff
• Learn and assist in the formulation of cross-­?departmental strategies and initiatives
• Assist to ensure that all communications accurately and persuasively present the vision, ?mission and values of Healthy Planet

Qualifications

This is a very hands on role. An ideal candidate for this position will be highly organized, very personable, and an astute problem solver, as well as flexible and self motivated. The successful intern will demonstrate a real interest in project and operations management. You will also be passionate about environmental and/or food issues.

• Highly organized, direct, professional and ambitious
• A problem solver that thinks out of the box
• Excellent communication & very personable
• Ability to build networks and make connections
• Excellent computer skills
• Self-starter with the ability to use own initiative
• Research experience
• A passion for environmental issues especially sustainable foods
• A team player
• Punctual & good time management
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Commitment to self?development
• Personal integrity and credibility
• An eye for detail

Note: This is an unpaid internship. Reward comes in helping to become something that’s bigger than yourself. You’re helping support incredible programs that will educate the youth on how important is it to eat healthy. Our goal is to see a garden in every school in America – this is how you can help! Perks include, building your profile, work experience, free events, references.

How to Apply

If interested, please email a cover letter and your resume to [email protected]  For more information call (415) 49GROW4