Food, Farm, and Energy Experience Intern -Summer 2026 -$14/hour up to 180 hours

The Food, Farm, and Energy Experience Intern is responsible for designing, constructing, and installing an outdoor urban garden environment to engage guests, volunteers, and supporters. They will work with community partners to establish relationships and bring awareness to the new facility.

Requirements

• Experience in horticulture, agriculture, plant science, environmental science, landscape design, conservation, or a related field.
• Enthusiasm to learn, grow, and collaborate with others
• Training in sustainable agriculture, conservation, or food systems is helpful
• Experience managing projects and delivering results on time
• Community outreach and education experience
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple diverse stakeholders
• Desire to work independently and take ownership of project goals and outcomes
• Basic knowledge of plant care
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills
• Passion for community impact
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Professional development
• Practical professional experiences
• Free parking and general admission to Conner Prairie
• Free admission to Conner Prairie events
• Discounts at the Conner Prairie Store and café
• Recommendation letters from staff and documentation of hours served