Food Forest Maintenance Intern
Quick answer
Boston Food Forest Coalition is hiring a part-time, in-person Food Forest Maintenance Intern for $20/hour to support food forest care and maintenance in Boston, MA.
- Role
- Food Forest Maintenance Intern
- Organization
- Boston Food Forest Coalition
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $20/hour
- Category
- Other
The role
Boston Food Forest Coalition is seeking a part-time, in-person support intern to assist with the care and maintenance of food forests, including facilitating volunteer workdays and contributing to the codification of food forest care practices.
What you'll do
- Facilitate landscaping and maintenance-based food forest workdays with volunteers
- Generate steward learning resources by codifying food forest care practices into written and video formats
- Conduct permaculture/agriculture techniques on food forests, including weeding management, dividing and transplanting perennial plants, fall site clean ups, and path maintenance & edging
- Support the annual update of plant map assessments and plant tags
- Support the development of the plant database
What it takes
- At least 1 year of experience in permaculture, ecological agriculture, agroecology, or food forest maintenance
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Action-oriented with strong creativity and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and capacity to prioritize and manage time well, with strong attention to detail
- Familiarity with web browsers and Google Suite tools (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets)
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Boston, MA, requiring daily travel between Boston neighborhoods.
What are the compensation details?
The internship pays $20/hour for 20 hours per week.
What qualifications are required?
At least 1 year of experience with demonstrated success in permaculture, ecological agriculture, or food forest maintenance is required.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by December 31, 2026. Please include an explanation of your proposed availability if it does not align with the specified schedule.
Is this a remote position?
This is an in-person position based in Boston, MA.
How to apply
Apply directly on Boston Food Forest Coalition's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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